Members of one union are rejecting a tentative deal with the largest U.S. freight railroads while three other unions remained at the bargaining table just days ahead of a national strike deadline. A strike, which could begin Friday, would intensify snarls in the nation's supply chain that have contributed to rising prices.
A nationwide analysis is looking at future charging needs in each state based on projected electric vehicle sales. Estimates show that Georgia is trending in a positive direction.
A committee of state senators met on the Georgia Tech campus Tuesday to learn how the state can boost its cybersecurity. Industry and academic experts described how cyberthreats have evolved over the past decades.
The Georgia Department of Public Health says monkeypox cases are slowing and epidemiologists are “cautiously optimistic.”
Presentations from public health officials at a state House subcommittee meeting Tuesday emphasize disproportionate access to preventative care between rural and urban counties.
Funerals for two Cobb County sheriff's deputies killed last week while attempting to serve a warrant are being held today and tomorrow.
A third of Olivia Coley-Pearson's neighbors in Coffee County struggle to read at a basic level, and she wants to make sure they have help navigating their ballots. It's an effort that runs counter to other efforts to block help at the voting booth for people who struggle to read — a group that amounts to about 48 million Americans, or more than a fifth of the adult population.
Tuesday on Political Rewind:The Department of Justice has issued dozens of subpoenas. Could the investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election focus on Georgia? Plus, state House Speaker Ralston says political rhetoric is too heated. Meanwhile, major credit card companies will start categorizing gun sales.
Dr. Carlos del Rio with Emory University School of Medicine says last year’s booster has been replaced by the new bivalent one, and that people can expect an annual COVID vaccine similar to how the influenza vaccine is updated yearly.
Curtis Hertwig lives in the Shirley Hills home he grew up in. His parents had hired local architect Bernard A. Webb, who was known for his innovative designs. But not all of the neighbors were thrilled about such a modern addition to the neighborhood at the time.
Gov. Brian Kemp plans to push for a state budget with $65 million dedicated to fighting pandemic learning loss, hiring new guidance counselors and recruiting teachers.
Waiving state certification can make it easier for school districts to fill vacancies amid the shrinking pool of experienced educators and fewer in college studying to become educators. Waiver teachers make up about a quarter of Bibb Schools’ teachers.
Change is in the air at the Savannah Philharmonic, which has been rethinking everything the orchestra does, with an eye toward community and relevance.
Infectious disease experts with Emory University say Georgia is currently leading the nation in COVID-19 infections. But a booster shot, approved by the FDA last week, should help.
State lawmakers are considering boosting Georgia's music industry tax credits.