Latest Headlines by Sam Sachs
Okefenokee Swamp mining site sold to Conservation Fund, ending project
The Conservation Fund, a national environmental nonprofit, announced Friday that they had purchased the Twin Pines Mining Site near Trail Ridge outside of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, “halting” the mining “threat.”
Extension request filed for Georgia Pathways to Coverage program, months after lawsuit dismissed
The State of Georgia filed an application to extend the operational testing time of the Georgia Pathways to Coverage program.
Georgia Supreme Court makes ruling on changes to elections
The Georgia Supreme Court ruled that multiple proposals by election officials to change how elections are run in the state were not allowed by state law.
U.S. Senator presses CSX to increase rail safety after 2 recent train derailments in Georgia
U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff is urging action from rail company CSX after two trains derailed in Georgia in less than two months.
Georgia Supreme Court unanimously upholds 21 as age to carry handguns in public
The Georgia Supreme Court threw out a constitutional challenge to a state law blocking anyone under 21 from carrying handguns in public.
Insurance Commissioner’s office plans to hire more elevator inspectors after $4M budget shift
The Georgia Office of the Insurance and Safety Fire, the department responsible for public safety issues such as elevator inspections, amusement park safety and fire investigations, will be hiring six new inspectors come July.
Atlanta comic, gaming convention bringing in 10,000 ‘Mo’ attendees than 2024
Atlanta comic and gaming convention MomoCon is continuing its growth trend with more than 10,000 extra attendees expected to hit the Downtown for Memorial Day Weekend.
ARC approves $207 million increase for long-term transport plan budget
The Atlanta Regional Commission announced last week that they’d amended their 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan, adding $207 million in additional budget for improvement projects.
Home Depot announces $3.4 billion in net earnings for start of 2025
Metro Atlanta-based Home Depot announced a strong first quarter for 2025, with $3.4 billion in net earnings.
