Georgia
Why Georgia Residents Pay a “Birthday Tax” on Their Vehicles
If you’ve ever lived in Georgia or recently moved there, you might have been surprised by an unexpected bill tied to your birthday. Locals often call it the “birthday tax,” but it’s not actually a tax in the traditional sense. Instead, it’s part of Georgia’s vehicle registration system, and it…
Budget and the Bees
5 min read
One-year-old Georgia boy tragically dies after eating – except his mother hadn’t even left a single grain of food behind
He was left alone with his siblings.
We Got This Covered
5 min read
Black women in Georgia turn to midwives for safer births – so why does the state criminalize many of them?
A new lawsuit seeks to decriminalize the work of midwives banned from providing care amid a worsening maternal health crisis
The Guardian - US
10 min read
‘Cannot Get In Touch With Anybody’: Man Buys Toyota From Dealership. Then He Realizes What They Did With His Trade-In
A man says an independent dealer in Kennesaw, Georgia, kept him waiting for nearly a month after he drove off the lot, then ghosted his calls, tried to block his own bank financing, tried to sneak a $4,000 warranty back into the deal, and never paid off the loan on…
Motor1
6 min read
Georgia’s Hands-Free Law: What Drivers Still Get Wrong
Georgia’s Hands-Free Law has been in effect for several years, yet confusion still lingers among drivers who believe they fully understand it. While most people know they shouldn’t text and drive, the law goes beyond just putting the phone down. Many drivers unknowingly commit violations that could lead to fines,…
Budget and the Bees
5 min read
Two Indian-origin men charged in $116,000 mail fraud in Georgia, Mihir Patel used to pose as 'David Williams'
Two Indian-origin men, Mihir Patel and Himanshubhai Barot, have been charged in a major mail fraud that took place in 2021 when the duo called people across the US, claiming they were from law enforcement or other organizations. They asked their victims to send them large amounts of cash, between…
The Times of India
2 min read
I was in Georgia in the late 1980s: I observed how tradition survived harsh Sovietisation and rapid transformation
When Soviet president and Communist party secretary Mikhail Gorbachev introduced the policies of perestroika (reconstruction) and glasnost (openness) in the mid-1980s, it marked the beginning of cautious reforms of the Soviet Union. Georgia, or the Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic, to give it its full name at the time, was on…
The Conversation
8 min read
Storm Damage Claims in Georgia: Why More Homeowners Face Denials Recently
Storms have always been part of life in Georgia, but recently, homeowners are noticing something troubling: more insurance claims are being denied. After severe weather events—whether it’s hail, wind, or heavy rain—many expect their policies to provide a safety net. Instead, they’re facing delays, disputes, or outright rejections that feel…
Budget and the Bees
6 min read
At the Races: Taxes on the trail
Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari, Niels Lesniewski and Mary Ellen McIntire Rising gas prices. Instability in the Middle East. President Donald Trump’s…
Roll Call
12 min read
How much does a Masters ticket really cost and are there any left for this week at Augusta?
The 2026 Masters tournament got underway on Thursday at Augusta National, Georgia. Tickets are priced at $160 (£119) for tournament rounds from Thursday through Sunday. Tournament organizers have confirmed all of this year’s tickets have already been allocated. The Masters website also makes it clear that “the resale of any…
The Independent UK
1 min read
