Author: Emily Miller

In early March, housing leaders, developers, researchers and community advocates met at the Atlanta Regional Housing Forum. They faced a hard reality. Atlanta’s housing shortage goes far deeper than a lack of new buildings. The problems connect through money shortages, old rules, high costs and strong local pushback in ways that make real fixes tough. The conversations showed clear progress in some areas. Yet everyone agreed the work ahead demands…

Rising home values are pushing property taxes higher across Georgia, and lawmakers say relief is urgent. But a fierce debate is now unfolding over how to deliver that relief without hurting schools and local services. At the center is a bold idea: expand the homestead exemption or even eliminate property taxes on primary homes. Supporters call it overdue relief. Critics warn it could shift the burden onto working families in…

As Atlanta prepares to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a new push is underway to tackle a hidden but serious risk. Georgia officials and business leaders are relaunching a statewide effort to combat human trafficking, warning that global events can intensify existing dangers. The move signals growing concern that the excitement of the World Cup could also create opportunities for exploitation, unless communities…

A coalition of faith leaders and environmental groups has taken Georgia Power to court, demanding a judge undo one of the largest power grid expansions ever approved in the United States. At the center of this legal fight is a simple but explosive question: Did regulators break the law by approving billions of dollars in new power infrastructure that may not even be needed? The Lawsuit That Could Shake Georgia’s…

Allianz Jio Re has officially started reinsurance operations in India. The 50:50 joint venture between Jio Financial Services and global insurance leader Allianz received final regulatory clearance earlier this month and is now ready to underwrite business. This launch brings together local market power and world-class expertise at a time when India’s insurance sector is expanding rapidly. The partnership aims to strengthen risk management for insurers across the country and…

Apple has just made a major move into the enterprise world with a new platform called Apple Business that aims to simplify how companies of all sizes manage their technology and reach customers across the digital world. Scheduled to be available from April 14 in more than 200 countries and regions, this all‑in‑one platform unifies device management, communication tools, and customer‑facing features under one roof. This change could reshape how…