Georgia NOW News for Thursday March 26, 2026

Two key seats on Georgia’s Public Service Commission are in the spotlight this election cycle. District Five is wide open as Tricia Pridemore steps aside, while District Three could see a rematch as Peter Hubbard awaits a Republican challenger. It’s also starting to feel like spring across the state, with temperatures climbing into the 80s through the weekend. Warm and clear conditions are expected to continue into early next week. At the State Capitol, a bill expanding the classroom cell phone ban to high school students is heading to the governor’s desk.  Another proposal could make Georgia the first state to require daily weapons screening for every public school student. That bill is still moving through the legislature and needs final approval. In coastal Georgia, there’s a major development in a high-profile abortion-related case. A judge and district attorney say there may not be enough evidence to support a malice murder charge, opening the door for possible dismissal. And in economic news, a Belgium-based biopharmaceutical company is planning a $2 billion facility in Gwinnett County. The project is expected to create hundreds of jobs and generate billions in economic impact. Stay up to date on these stories and more at heargeorgianow.com, and be sure to subscribe, follow, and share Georgia NOW News wherever you get your podcasts. #GeorgiaNews #PSC #EducationPolicy #EconomicDevelopment #BreakingNews