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Georgia Unemployment Steady at 3.5% as State Hits Historic Jobs Milestone

ATLANTA — Georgia’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.5% in June, matching May’s rate and remaining six-tenths of a percentage point below the national average, the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced Thursday. The report also revealed a historic jobs milestone for the state, as ...

Lt. Governor Burt Jones’ Field Representatives to Host Mobile Office Hours in North Georgia

July 15, 2025 — ATLANTA — Next week, constituents in North Georgia will have the opportunity to meet with Lt. Governor Burt Jones’ Statewide Field Representatives during mobile office hours. Luke Hetland, North Georgia Field Director, will be available to discuss community concerns, provide assistance, ...

GEORGIA JOINS ALABAMA, FLORIDA,TENNESSEE , SOUTH CAROLINA FOR “OPERATION SOUTHERN SLOW DOWN” TO INCREASE SPEED ENFORCEMENT ACROSS THE SOUTHEAST

Georgia is joining forces with Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, and South Carolina for “Operation Southern Slow Down” — a major speed enforcement effort running July 14th through July 20th across the Southeast. The goal? To crack down on dangerous driving and reduce deadly crashes during one ...

Dalton and Rome Among Cheapest Metro Areas for Gas in Georgia

Motorists in northwest Georgia are enjoying some of the lowest gas prices in the state, with Dalton averaging $2.79 per gallon and Rome close behind at $2.78, according to AAA's latest fuel price report. These two metro areas trail only slightly behind the Catoosa-Dade-Walker County ...

New Georgia Laws Take Effect July 1

As Georgia enters the 2026 fiscal year on Tuesday, July 1, a wide range of new state laws will go into effect, impacting everything from taxes and education to healthcare and consumer protections. While some laws have already taken effect and others will roll ...

Georgia Department of Education Introduces Student Bill of Rights

The Georgia Department of Education has introduced a Student Bill of Rights, a new guiding document that outlines the essential rights of all K–12 students in the state’s public schools. Launched ahead of the United States Semiquincentennial in 2026, the initiative aims to celebrate the ...

Georgia Reintroduces Cursive Writing in Elementary Schools

Starting this fall, cursive handwriting will once again be a part of the curriculum for Georgia elementary students. The Georgia Department of Education has updated its English Language Arts standards to include instruction in reading, writing, and building fluency in cursive for students in grades ...

Calhoun Police, Georgia State Patrol Partner with Schools for Teen Driver Safety Program

Calhoun, GA — Last week, officers from the Calhoun Police Department and troopers from the Georgia State Patrol joined forces to support a Driver’s Education class aimed at preparing young drivers for the road. Hosted by Calhoun City Schools, the program focused on critical safety ...

Gordon County Schools’ Tim Watkins Named Transportation Director of the Year by Northwest Georgia RESA

GORDON COUNTY, GA — Gordon County Schools is proud to announce that Tim Watkins, Director of Transportation, has been named the Northwest Georgia RESA Transportation Director of the Year by the Georgia Department of Education’s Pupil Transportation Division. This distinguished award recognizes Watkins for his ...

Pepsi Distributor Recalls Over 19,000 Cases of Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar Distributed in Georgia and Neighboring States

ATLANTA, Ga. — June 15, 2025 — A Jacksonville-based Pepsi distributor has recalled more than 19,000 cases of Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar after discovering the product was mislabeled and contains the full sugar version of the soda, according to the Food and Drug Administration ...
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