Georgia governor signs $36.6B budget, trims spending after tax cuts
Gov. Brian Kemp approved Georgia's $36.6 billion state budget for 2027, cutting $300 million from planned spending after recent tax cuts reduced projected revenue.
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Gov. Brian Kemp approved Georgia's $36.6 billion state budget for 2027, cutting $300 million from planned spending after recent tax cuts reduced projected revenue.
Farmers in Cherokee County say shrinking pastures and tight hay supply could lead to higher prices for meat, dairy, and groceries statewide
A statewide Level 1 drought response is affecting Georgia farmers, mobile markets and families who rely on affordable fresh food.
The invasive yellow-legged hornet has been trying to make Georgia its home since it was first spotted in 2023, and officials say the pest poses a serious threat to the state's farmers.
Georgia farmers and producers impacted by Hurricane Helene will receive over $531 million in federal disaster relief, with applications opening March 16, 2026.
President Trump has signed an executive order declaring that a proposed deal allowing TikTok to continue operating in the United States will be a qualified sale that meets national security concerns laid out by the law.
Homeowners in Villa Rica are protesting a roadway project that could force them off their property. City council voted to use eminent domain to gain access to private land to complete construction.
Grady Health System is expanding access to emergency care with a new 24-hour emergency department in Union City.
Police say a suspect was arrested shortly after Margaret Swan was stabbed to death aboard a MARTA train.
Atlanta's Policing Alternatives & Diversion Initiative says it expects more people to seek services after Fulton County's new misdemeanor policy takes effect.
It's been nearly a week since Arthur Cofield escaped a federal prison camp in Georgia, and the FBI is offering a reward for any information that leads to the capture of the "armed and dangerous" inmate.