Public Affairs

In today’s politically charged climate, it is sometimes difficult to have respectful dialogue on hot button issues. A recent report in Greater Good Magazine offers insight on heated communication.

Chamblee is the latest city to have an open container policy in effect in its downtown entertainment district.

Steve McCoy, a well-known voice in Atlanta radio on Star 94, Z93, B98.5 and Talk 106.7 since the 80s, found joy in making Atlantans’ mornings brighter.

In early June, the Atlanta City Council motioned to approve a $31 million project to construct a $90 million police and fire training complex.

The “Georgia Online Automatic Renewal 29 Transparency Act” allows customers to cancel unnecessary subscriptions online rather than by phone.

Recently, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed five bills into law which are aimed at improving school safety and literacy: HB 147 – The Safe Schools Act requires public schools to conduct intruder alert drills and provide access to school safety and anti-gang personnel.

Having become increasingly popular in recent years, “vaping” is the act of inhaling smoke produced by an e-cigarette, vape pen or similar device containing flavored e-liquids, nicotine and/or cannabis.

The final day of Georgia’s 2023 legislative session, or Sine Die, will be Wednesday, March 29.

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Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock defeated Republican challenger Herschel Walker in Georgia’s Dec. 6 senate runoff election.

Georgians showed up to the polls in record numbers for the midterm elections on Nov.8.

It’s that time when everyone’s voice matters most. Early voting has been underway in Georgia, with the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 8.

Early voting for the 2022 midterm elections began this week in Georgia and has resulted in record-breaking turnouts.

Midterm elections are right around the corner.

On the heels of the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, Georgia has introduced a new policy allowing embryos to be claimed as dependents on state tax forms. 

In response to the economic disaster of COVID-19, the Biden administration implemented a temporary change to loosen regulations for student loan forgiveness, including pauses on payments among other breaks.

On June 24, Roe v. Wade, which has protected abortion rights for nearly half a century, was overturned, leaving many citizens angry and wondering, what’s next?

Gov. Brian Kemp has appointed Georgia Bureau of Investigation leader Vic Reynolds to the Cobb Judicial Circuit Superior Court.

In today’s polarized political climate, our perspectives are too often shaped by tainted opinions and biased headlines.

Georgia’s primary election will take place on May 24, and a record number of voters have already cast their ballots thanks to early voting.

Operation Shield, a division of the Atlanta Police Department, has launched a new initiative deemed Connect Atlanta.

Recently, in his first State of the City address, Mayor Andre Dickens spoke about several of his visions for Atlanta’s future, laying out plans for clean and green spaces as well as new public safety initiatives.

After an intense runoff election between Andre Dickens and Felicia Moore on Nov. 30, Dickens replaced Keisha Lance Bottoms as Atlanta’s newest mayor.

Lots of national commentary this morning regarding Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ announcement to not seek a second term.

Last month, Governor Brian Kemp signed a new voting law, with several key points raising concerns about voter restrictions.

On March 25, Governor Brian Kemp signed SB 202, making sweeping changes to Georgia’s election law in response to the 2020 election.

Although this year’s presidential inauguration was different from previous years, it still held moments of unforgettable history, such as the performance from National Youth Poet Laureate, Amanda Gorman.

Atlantans have yet another reason to be proud of the city as Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms was recently nominated by President Biden for a position with the Democratic National Committee.

With the eyes of the nation and the world on them, Georgians made the final decision in what has been a wild election season.

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