November 5, 2026 • Commentary
Divided Government Comes to Georgia
Georgia experienced a political earthquake this week. Beware anyone who claims to know what happens next.
October 29, 2026 • Foundation for Economic Education
Who’s Afraid of AI?
Why would so many people use AI if it didn’t benefit their life in some way?
October 22, 2026 • Blog
Where Should Georgia Data Centers Go? Land Use and Zoning Explained
A factor in data center development: land use-decisions about where data centers are built, how sites are developed, and how they affect surrounding properties.
October 22, 2026 • Commentary
Literacy or Promise Scholarships? Georgia Doesn’t Have to Choose
As Georgians debate education spending, a familiar argument against the Georgia Promise Scholarship has taken a new shape.
October 16, 2026 • Blog
Georgia Amendment 3: A Dedicated Fund for Next Generation 9-1-1
Amendment 3 authorizes the General Assembly to create the Georgia Next Generation 9-1-1 Fund by law and to dedicate specific revenues to it.
October 16, 2026 • Blog
Georgia Amendment 2: Nonpartisan Elections for Probate Judges
Amendment 2 would require every probate judge in Georgia to be elected in a nonpartisan election. Candidates would appear on the ballot without a party label.
October 16, 2026 • Blog
Georgia Amendment 1: Raising the Conservation Use Acreage Cap
Amendment 1 raises the limit on how much land a single owner can qualify as “bona fide conservation use property” from 2,000 acres to 4,000 acres.
October 16, 2026 • Blog
How Do Georgia Constitutional Amendments Work?
Most voters know what a law is. Fewer know how the constitution gets changed, or why the final decision lies with voters. Here’s a quick guide.
October 15, 2026 • Commentary
The Three Constitutional Amendments on Georgia’s 2026 Ballot
A constitution is the supreme governing law of a state, and Georgians are often asked to vote on constitutional amendments every two years in November.
October 8, 2026 • Blog
Powering Data Centers While Protecting Georgia Ratepayers
Energy use raises a different set of questions and challenges. Inside a data center, electricity powers the servers that process information.
October 8, 2026 • Commentary
To Tackle Affordability, Georgia’s Next Governor Should Start With Cutting Red Tape
Budget strain is a concern for Georgia businesses and households alike. New administration must address the growing burden of regulations from the state.
October 1, 2026 • Commentary
Guide to the Issues 2026: Thirty years after the first edition
The Guide serves as a briefing book for Georgia’s next leaders, and it is just as useful for voters.
September 24, 2026 • Blog
How Much Water Do Data Centers Really Use?
The idea that data centers are a uniquely harmful strain on water supply does not hold up in comparison to other industries.
September 24, 2026 • Commentary
The Lesson Nikole Hannah-Jones Didn’t Mean to Teach
Choice is powerful, but it brings no guarantees. Sometimes we learn that the hard way.
September 17, 2026 • Commentary
You’ve Already Used a Data Center Today
Much of the policy discussion around the construction of data centers has shifted from attracting them to managing their growth.
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