Georgians Stand to Lose Freedom to Boat on Georgia’s Streams

A recent study conducted by a Georgia House of Representatives committee has raised concerns among the state’s river enthusiasts. The House Study Committee on Fishing Access to Freshwater Resources was tasked with clarifying where Georgians can legally fish on the state’s many freshwater streams.

Deadline approaching for tax credits to help youths aging out of foster care

ATLANTA – A nonprofit formed to help administer a new state tax credit to support foster children aging out of the system is working against a tight deadline. Fostering Success Act Inc. has until Dec. 31 to process $20 million in annual tax credits the General Assembly authorized last year.

2023: No state elections but plenty of politics

ATLANTA – While 2023 wasn’t an election year in Georgia, politics was front and center throughout the last 12 months.

Georgia Bikes Announces 2024 Grant Award from Governor’s Office of Highway Safety

The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) selected Georgia Bikes, a statewide nonprofit working go improve bicycling and walking, as a recipient of a grant with funds coming from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The grant that Georgia Bikes received totaled to $147,764.32.

Ossoff continues efforts to protect children from exploitation, on and offline

Last week saw two notable incidents in Senator Jon Ossoff’s (D-GA) fight against the exploitation and abuse of children. One of these was a particularly notable victory: on Dec. 15, Sen. Ossoff’s and Sen.

HIS Radio is building for the future

HIS Radio, the nonprofit radio ministry, has officially broken ground on its new home just up the road in Greenville, SC. A part of the Radio Training group of stations, HIS radio began broadcasting back in 1983 in a small 1700 sq. ft. house.

Kemp wants to accelerate state income tax cuts

ATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp said Monday he will ask Georgia lawmakers to provide additional tax relief during the upcoming legislative session by accelerating a state income tax cut lawmakers adopted last year. House Bill 1437 set in place a reduction in the state’s income tax rate from 5.75% to 4.

Kemp extends suspension of state gasoline tax

ATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp extended the temporary suspension of the state sales tax on gasoline and other motor fuels Wednesday, citing ongoing high prices and uncertain economic conditions. Kemp signed an executive order extending the suspension through Nov.

GHSA shakes up playoff picture for A, AA, and AAA

The Georgia High School Association [GHSA] passed that all schools in A, AA, and AAA will compete in a public and private school championship at the season’s end. The GHSA state executive committee held its annual fall meeting Oct. 2 in Macon.

GHSA approves NIL for high school athletes

The Georgia High School Association unanimously votes to allow high school athletes within the state of Georgia to make money off of their name, image, and likeness (NIL). The GHSA state executive committee held its annual fall meeting Oct. 2 in Macon.