The COVID-19 pandemic drove folks outdoors in 2020, leading to a record-breaking year for Georgia state parks. According to the state Dept. of Natural Resources park receipt revenue was up by 13%, overall visitation up by 11%, and hunting and fishing license holders had a 7% increase. A spike in funding and more Georgians enjoying the state’s great outdoors have our parks RISING…
State Rep: Education Scholarship bill targets students who need help the most
State Rep. Wes Cantrell (R-Woodstock) believes all parents should have a choice when it comes to their child’s education — especially low-income students, students adopted from foster care, some special education students, students who have been bullied and...USG begins search for new chancellor
The University System of Georgia will begin a search soon for a new chancellor after Steve Wrigley announced plans Tuesday to retire July 1, 2021. Dr. Wrigley has served as the 13th chancellor of the University System since 2017, overseeing 26 public colleges and...Trump Attorney: Ga. vote numbers just aren’t adding up
Ray Smith, III, who was legal counsel for President Donald Trump in his lawsuit against Georgia election officials regarding the November 3rd election, reacted to statements last week by Gabe Sterling of the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office. “Their...State DOE sets legislative priorities in their quest to reimagine K-12 education
Stating that the COVID-19 pandemic will be a catalyst for education reform, the Georgia Department of Education (DOE) has created a “Roadmap to Reimagining K-12 Education” which they believe will guide them through the pandemic and beyond. The roadmap is also...
