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March 2, 2026 NOTEWORTHY. Finding the Answer on Crossover Day. This week brings one of the biggest milestones of the session: Crossover Day. By...

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February 23, 2026 NOTEWORTHY. Making Sense of Cents. Who knew one cent could cause so much conversation? After the Treasury halted penny...

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February 16, 2026 NOTEWORTHY. Not MySpace. Social media platforms are back in the legislative spotlight as lawmakers examine how teens...

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Ice dams are common in regions that experience cold, snowy winters. An ice dam is a symptom of an abnormally warm roof and can lead to costly water...

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February 9, 2026 NOTEWORTHY. Taxes, taxes, taxes. Still the hottest topic under the Gold Dome – and the plot is officially...

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What Happened: The Departments of Homeland Security and Labor issued a temporary final rule that authorized up to 64,716 additional H‑2B visas for...

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February 2, 2026 NOTEWORTHY. Tax cuts are taking center stage under the Gold Dome, with no shortage of big ideas on the table. The Senate is...

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GEORGIA RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES 2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ATLANTA (Jan. 29, 2026) – The Georgia Restaurant Association (GRA) is...

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2026 Georgia Grown Executive Chef Program Participant Requirements The Georgia Department of Agriculture's Georgia Grown campaign has...

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Winterizing Restaurants and Bars: A Guide to Protecting Your Business from the Chill

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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduced or updated numerous business-related tax provisions. The changes that are likely to have a major...

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Key Points for Georgia Retailers Penny shortages are expected, but the penny remains legal tender. Sales tax must still be calculated exactly...

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