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A sign at Glover Park in Marietta, Ga., on Aug. 16, 2020, urges visitors to wear masks and practice social distancing.

Georgia COVID-19 Drive-Through Testing Sites Closing

June 21, 2024 Official News Releases

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is closing all remaining COVID-19 community testing sites. The last day to be tested for COVID-19 at a community testing site will be June 30, 2024.

What’s the ROI on a downtown redevelopment?

June 18, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Georgia cities routinely invest millions in redeveloping their downtowns, but how do taxpayers know whether they’re receiving the most for their tax dollars?

Atlanta officials approve money for businesses impacted by water main breaks

June 18, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Atlanta city officials have approved $7.5 million for a fund ostensibly intended to help small businesses impacted by a series of water main breaks that brought the city to a crawl for days.

Cobb, Gwinnett voters to decide transit tax on Nov. 5

June 12, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Voters in two metro Atlanta counties will decide on a tax to support transit when they head to the polls for November’s presidential election.

Will Georgia approve some form of gambling expansion?

June 12, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Georgia lawmakers have long considered schemes to expand gambling in Georgia, whether it’s casino gambling or sports betting, but to date haven’t found a palatable approach.

WalletHub: These are 2024’s best and worst cities for staycations

June 10, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

With roughly 82% of Americans planning to travel this summer and high expenses forcing many people to stay home, WalletHub released its list of 2024’s best and worst cities for staycations.

Georgia approves $16.9M in loans, grants for transportation projects

June 7, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Georgia officials approved $16.9 million in loans and grants for five transportation infrastructure projects across the state.

Georgia committees to explore forest innovation, farmland preservation, tree safety

June 6, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Several Georgia study committees will explore various agricultural issues facing the Peach State, including the potential impact of sustainable aviation fuel.

Georgia hearing spotlights social media companies’ censorship

June 5, 2024 Todd DeFeo

A Georgia state lawmaker who says she was silenced when she switched parties last year convened a hearing to showcase how social media companies can de-platform people to manipulate messaging.

Feds award $14.9 million grant for Flint River Gateway Trails

June 4, 2024 Official News Releases

The Atlanta Regional Commission, Clayton County and the cities of College Park, East Point, and Hapeville have received an additional $14.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to further develop the Flint River Gateway Trails, a planned 31-mile trail network in South Metro Atlanta.