For the second straight year, the University System of Georgia’s Board of Regents has announced it will freeze tuition and fees for the next school year. All 26 of the state’s public colleges and universities will see tuition stay at the current level, with the board pointing to financial hardships resulting from the COVID pandemic as the reason for the freeze. Working to keep education affordable has been a goal for the USG, and being mindful of the economic stress facing many Georgians has students’ and parents’ ships RISING…
DeKalb drama heats up
The ongoing drama surrounding city officials in Stonecrest, in DeKalb County, has reached the State Capitol. On Monday state Sen. Emanuel Jones (D-Decatur) called on Gov. Brian Kemp to remove Stonecrest Mayor Jason Lary from office. Lary is accused of misusing over...Georgia gets nutty
It’s been a big month for nut news in the Peach State. A recent report from the USDA showed that Georgia has reclaimed the number one position for pecan production among all states. In an unrelated but fitting move, Gov. Brian Kemp on Friday signed SB 222,...Three Ga. Dems In Bind Over MLB Boycott
The liberal Major League Baseball commissioner’s decision to boycott Georgia by moving the All Star Game to Colorado is a crushing economic blow to the area of Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves. Cobb County Commission Chair Lisa Cupid is among a number of...Indicted Atlanta City Councilman to run for mayor?
Atlanta City Councilman Antonio Brown has indicated that he plans to jump into the race to challenge Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. One issue though – Brown is currently under indictment for federal fraud charges, and the U.S. Attorney’s office doesn’t...Augusta college honors Lee Elder
Leading up to the Masters this week, Augusta’s Paine College on Tuesday honored Lee Elder, the first black man to play in the tournament, with an honorary doctorate recognizing his lifetime achievement. The award also comes with scholarships to be endowed to...
