Georgia is quickly becoming one of the bright spots in solar job growth in the country. According to information released Tuesday, Georgia ranked second in the U.S. for solar job growth in 2019 and led in percentage growth at 29 percent more jobs than 2018 — trailing only Florida in total job increase.

There has been a lot of talk lately around Georgia’s planned May 19 primary, including calls by one of the state’s top lawmakers to move the election date into June because of concerns with the COVID-19 outbreak.

Late last week, former State Representative Beth Beskin filed an appeal with the Georgia Supreme Court in her lawsuit that would force Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to call an election for the seat currently held by Justice Keith Blackwell.

By now, most are probably aware of the huge hit that some businesses – most businesses – are taking due to the measures being taken in response to the coronavirus.

In this unprecedented time caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) is focusing on several initiatives — including making sure Georgia students are fed and safe and ensuring they are learning while public schools are closed.

This morning it’s a typical Thursday at Georgia Cyber Academy – Georgia’s largest public school. The 9,000 students will attend their classes as usual, supported by GCA’s 700 teachers, administrators, and staff.

The road to the 2020 Elections could be a little bumpy this year. The Republican Party has begun its process of electing delegates to the National Convention — which may be dramatically scaled back or essentially cancelled – by holding their County Conventions this weekend.