Thursday - April 9, 2026

State Tipoffs Involving Georgia

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Despite Claims of Independence, Kemp and Trump Are in Lockstep on Extreme Agenda
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 20 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: Governor Brian Kemp closed out day two of his Donald Trump loyalty tour at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee last night after mending fences to earn a speaking slot at breakfast in the Georgia Republican delegation hotel, fifty-miles outside of Milwaukee. While Governor Kemp was unwilling to break the law to help Trump overturn the 2020 election, both he and Trump have demonstrated a fo  more
Ga. State Sen. Brian Strickland Commends State Funding for New Lanes on Interstate 75 in Henry County
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 20 -- The Georgia State Senate posted the following statement on July 19, 2024, from State Sen. Brian Strickland, R-McDonough: * * * Today, Sen. Brian Strickland (R-McDonough) issued a statement commending Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for their leadership and commitment to increasing the ease of transportation in Henry County: "I am happy to announce that the Georgia Department of Transportation has allocated $10 million in fun  more
Kennesaw State Project Aims to Change Minds on Native Plants
KENNESAW, Georgia, July 20 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: With ecology as common ground, Mario Bretfeld, Michael Blackwell, and Eric Duncan have taken on a bit of a marketing project. They want people to love weeds. Using scientific acumen, the trio want people to reconsider certain plants as beneficial to the environment, thanks to a project housed at Kennesaw State University's Field Station. There, the Safeguarding, Education, Propagation, and Applied Resea  more
Secretary Cardona Visits Spelman College to Learn About Needs of HBCUs
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 19 -- Spelman College issued the following news: U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona toured Spelman College on July 17 as part of his visit to Atlanta to speak with Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU) presidents and recent student loan relief borrowers. During his visit to Spelman, Cardona toured the campus, including learning the history of some of our most historic buildings, and viewing buildings currently under renovation. He also met with Spelma  more
Undergraduate Sustainability Education Innovation Grants Awarded
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 19 -- Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The Center for Teaching and Learning is pleased to announce the recipients of the third round of Undergraduate Sustainability Education Innovation Grant. * * * The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) is pleased to announce the recipients of the third round of Undergraduate Sustainability Education Innovation Grant. Recipients from this round represent four colleges and 13 schools, with total supp  more