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.

• May 12

Georgia drought hits 146 counties, hikes hay costs, sparks food worries

Farmers in Cherokee County say shrinking pastures and tight hay supply could lead to higher prices for meat, dairy, and groceries statewide

• Apr 30

Georgia drought strains farmers, mobile markets as produce prices rise

A statewide Level 1 drought response is affecting Georgia farmers, mobile markets and families who rely on affordable fresh food.

• Apr 28

Georgians urged to report any sightings of invasive yellow-legged hornets

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.

• Mar 31

$531 million federal aid approved for Georgia farmers hit by Hurricane Helene

Georgia farmers and producers impacted by Hurricane Helene will receive over $531 million in federal disaster relief, with applications opening March 16, 2026.

• Mar 10

Trump signs order to keep TikTok running in U.S. under new American ownership

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.

• Sep 25, 2025