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[ May 21, 2026 ] NOAA predicts below-normal Atlantic hurricane season for 2026 General
[ May 20, 2026 ] Florida Keys sheriff says no changes after Cuba-related rumors spread online News
[ May 15, 2026 ] Georgia extends gas tax relief, but policy debate continues Georgia
[ May 15, 2026 ] Georgia DNR Launches New Grant Aimed to Protect Historic Battlefield Lands Georgia
[ May 13, 2026 ] New Jersey Republicans pitch gas tax holiday as pump prices climb News

Jones camp blasts rival’s spending after Georgia primary heads to runoff

May 19, 2026 The Turnaround

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones’ campaign said Tuesday night that the Trump-endorsed Republican is advancing to a June 16 runoff in Georgia’s GOP gubernatorial primary after what it called the most expensive governor’s race in state history.

Georgia governor signs measure telling courts not to tip the scales toward state agencies

May 14, 2026 The Turnaround

A Georgia bill backed by Americans for Prosperity would tell courts not to favor state agencies when interpreting laws and regulations — a quiet but potentially meaningful shift in fights over state power.

Georgia accelerates income tax cuts, expands property tax relief

May 12, 2026 The Turnaround

Georgia will cut its state income tax rate below 5% next year under legislation signed by Gov. Brian Kemp. The package also expands property tax relief efforts, school scholarship tax credits and business incentives.

Ted Turner, founder of CNN, remembered for reimagining the news cycle

May 9, 2026 Georgia Recorder

Media mogul and Atlanta businessman Ted Turner, who is credited with creating 24-hour TV news when he founded CNN more than four decades ago, died Wednesday at the age of 87.

Georgia governor signs package boosting benefits, penalties and safety tools

May 6, 2026 The Turnaround

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed 11 public safety bills into law following Georgia’s annual Public Safety Memorial Ceremony, joining First Lady Marty Kemp, lawmakers and law enforcement officials for what his office framed as a package aimed at recruitment, retention, benefits and tougher penalties for certain crimes.

Azzariti: WHCD shooting must be a wake-up call to tone down dangerous political rhetoric

April 26, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

New Jersey Assemblyman John Azzariti Jr. called the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner a “wake-up call” for leaders, the media and political figures across the country to immediately dial back the toxic rhetoric that is fueling anger and violence.

Jones camp blasts rival’s spending after Georgia primary heads to runoff

Georgia governor signs measure telling courts not to tip the scales toward state agencies

Georgia accelerates income tax cuts, expands property tax relief

Ted Turner, founder of CNN, remembered for reimagining the news cycle

Georgia governor signs package boosting benefits, penalties and safety tools

Azzariti: WHCD shooting must be a wake-up call to tone down dangerous political rhetoric

Trump orders continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, holding off Iran attack for now

Trump addresses nation on U.S. military strikes against Iran

Six killed after KC-135 aerial refueling aircraft crashes in western Iraq

Trump signs order targeting drug cartels