COVID-19 has affected Georgians in many different ways. As businesses and governments shifted into shutdown, many started to wonder how they were going to pay their bills, rent and mortgages. As more and more segments of the economy shut down jobs were lost at record levels, people panicked and the federal government stepped in to the rescue with the CARES Act.

Not since 2009, or perhaps sometime in the 1930’s, have state and municipal budgets been looking at a drop off like what they are currently facing.

On the same day that Governor Brian Kemp announced the creation of six working groups to plan for reopening schools in the fall, the Georgia High School Association said it will begin allowing workouts and training with restrictions by its member schools on June 8 in an effort to begin preparation for a possible return to sporting events in the fall.

Early voting is underway across the state and a crowded field of Republican candidates are vying for their party’s nomination for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District in the June 9 Primary.

Several months ago University System of Georgia (USG) chief academic officer, Dr. Tristan Denley, floated a plan to reduce core courses students must take upon enrollment.

On the heels of the slaying of Ahmaud Arbery in coastal Georgia, a group of Georgia lawmakers are pushing for the passage of a hate-crime bill. One of the biggest advocates is speaker of the House David Ralston, R-Blue Ridge, but opposition is building in the state Senate.