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Legislative leaders float different visions for tax relief for the 2026 session

Georgia GOP Senate leaders unveiled a plan Wednesday that would entirely eliminate the personal state income tax by 2032, shortly before House Speaker Jon Burns said the House would focus on cutting property taxes. A special Senate committee voted 6-3, along party lines, to adopt its final legislative recommendations, which would waive income taxes for […]
Republican Bill Fincher wins runoff for Georgia House seat in Cherokee County

Republicans will maintain their hold over a Cherokee County state House seat after Bill Fincher, a former district attorney, defeated Democrat Scott Sanders during a runoff election Tuesday. Fincher, who now owns an RV park, received over 70% of the vote according to unofficial results from the secretary of state’s office. He will replace Republican […]
Special election to replace former Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is set for March

The election to replace former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene will be held on March 10, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday, and the race is set to include a long list of candidates. Greene, a conservative Republican who was once one of President Donald Trump’s most stalwart allies, announced plans to resign in November after publicly […]
More details released about ethics investigation into Congressman Mike Collins and former top aide

A congressional watchdog agency has recommended Georgia Congressman Mike Collins be subpoenaed by a House committee in an investigation into allegations that he used government funds to benefit a top aide. Collins, a Republican from Jackson, is seeking the GOP nomination to face Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff in November’s midterm election. He is set […]
Data center ‘gold rush’ pits local officials’ hunt for new revenue against residents’ concerns

Twiggs County commissioners recently approved a massive data center project, sparking a legal battle and deepening distrust between citizens and their elected officials in the rural middle Georgia community. The decision was made despite vocal opposition aired at a contentious public hearing and accusations that the process was improperly rushed to bypass a state review […]

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1K Phew: Cover Story (January 2026)

Happy Phew YearInside the Creative Wonderland of 1K Phew Every so often, an artist comes across my feed who exudes originality, endless creativity, and a level of quality that feels capable of elevating Christian music as a whole. Not just by sounding better or being more polished, but by stretching what the genre thinks it’s Read More
CCM Magazine Reveals Reach Records Artist 1K Phew as January Cover Story

CCM Magazine has revealed Reach Records artist 1K Phew as the cover story for January. The Atlanta-based rapper who blends trap production with faith-based storytelling sat down with CCM Magazine for an extended interview and taped exclusive in-studio performances that will be available exclusively on CCM’s YouTube and at CCMMagazine.com. Director of Photography: Patrick JohnsonCover Photographer / Layout Design: Alicia Read More
Johnny B: Worship, But Make it the 90s

During Dove Week, CCM’s Amanda and Logan Sekulow were introduced to Johnny B, who was a guest host on the Christian Music Guys Podcast. If you meet Johnny you’ll immediately clock, “Oh, this guy’s different!” Who else is making throwback worship music? His latest release is intentionally that way as the song in collaboration with Read More
New Years Eve on CBS is about to get “CeCe’d”!

At the Dove Awards earlier this year, Tauren Wells joked about songs and moments that have been “CeCe’d,” that rare transformation where something good becomes timeless once CeCe Winans touches it. Well Tauren, it might be time to update the definition. Because New Year’s Eve on CBS is about to get officially CeCe’d. On Wednesday, December Read More
Hey Millennials, Barlow Girl Is (Sort Of) Back

Hey Millennials. If your back is starting to hurt, you’re debating whether it’s worth staying up until midnight on New Year’s Eve, and you’ve already scoped out the couch as your final destination for the night, first of all, welcome. Second, don’t worry, you’re not alone. In fact, according to a familiar trio from your Read More

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Fans Take Center Stage As The 14th Annual We Love Christian Music Awards Announce Nominees and Open

The 14th Annual We Love Christian Music Awards returns with a refreshed vision, expanded categories, and a renewed focus on the songs that defined the past year. Voting is now open at https//nrt.cc/WLA14Vote, where fans can choose the winners in all 13 categories through Friday, February 20. Winners will be revealed during the WLA14 Winners Announcement Special, airing Sunday, March 22 at 8PM EST 7PM CST on YouTube, giving fans everywhere a shared experience. This year places special emphasis on song-driven categories, with the addition of COUNTRY/ROOTS SONG OF THE YEAR, and the return o
Petra Announces First New Studio Album in 20 Years

Christian rock legends Petra have unveiled the official track listing for their brand new studio album, HOPE, set to release in 2026. This marks the band's first project of all-new material in over 20 years, since 2003's Jekyll and Hyde. The track titles suggest the band is still looking to live up to their name and bring a healthy dose of classic rock stylings. You can view the track listing below 1. Filthy Lucre 2. Kiss the Coals 3. Oxygen 4. Skin in the Game 5. We Rejoice In Hope 6. Miracle Maker 7. There Will Still Be A Dawn 8. Thorns 9. Looking Back 10. Deliver Us The lead sing
Heaven's Metal Magazine Releases 'Top 25 Christian Metal Albums Since 2010 List'

Heaven's Metal Magazine, which celebrated its 40th year in 2025, has released its second back-in-print edition this year, including a sure-to-be-controversial list of "The Top 25 Christian Metal Albums Since 2010." The respected magazine published a "Top 100 Christian Metal Albums of All Time" list when it released its 25th Anniversary issue. "We did not want to tackle that beast of a project again," said Editor Doug Van Pelt, "so we decided to just pick up where we left off." Human Code, featuring George Ochoa of Deliverance, Recon, and Worldvie
Richard Smallwood Dies at Age 77

Richard Smallwood, an eight-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated, classically trained composer and gospel recording artist, died on Tuesday, December 30th at 1236 AM at the Brooke Grove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He died of complications of kidney failure. He was 77. Over the last five decades, he's written some of the biggest songs of the gospel music genre such as "I Love the Lord" which was remade by Whitney Houston and the Georgia Mass Choir for 1996's The Preacher's Wife soundtrack and Boyz II Men's 1997 album, Evolution, closed with a song "Dear God&quo
Samuel Day Welcomes 2026 with Hopeful New Pop Anthem

On New Year's Day, Samuel Day is stepping into a new season with the release of his uplifting electronic pop single "Through the Night," accompanied by an official music video. The release marks Day's debut with NRT Music, as he is officially welcomed to the label's growing roster of quality Christian artists. "Through the Night" is a danceable, infectious anthem about finding the right person when love once felt stacked against the odds. Refusing cynicism and choosing belief, the song captures the joy of finally making it through the night--even written while

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Fans Take Center Stage As The 14th Annual We Love Christian Music Awards Announce Nominees and Open

The 14th Annual We Love Christian Music Awards returns with a refreshed vision, expanded categories, and a renewed focus on the songs that defined the past year. Voting is now open at https//nrt.cc/WLA14Vote, where fans can choose the winners in all 13 categories through Friday, February 20. Winners will be revealed during the WLA14 Winners Announcement Special, airing Sunday, March 22 at 8PM EST 7PM CST on YouTube, giving fans everywhere a shared experience. This year places special emphasis on song-driven categories, with the addition of COUNTRY/ROOTS SONG OF THE YEAR, and the return o
Petra Announces First New Studio Album in 20 Years

Christian rock legends Petra have unveiled the official track listing for their brand new studio album, HOPE, set to release in 2026. This marks the band's first project of all-new material in over 20 years, since 2003's Jekyll and Hyde. The track titles suggest the band is still looking to live up to their name and bring a healthy dose of classic rock stylings. You can view the track listing below 1. Filthy Lucre 2. Kiss the Coals 3. Oxygen 4. Skin in the Game 5. We Rejoice In Hope 6. Miracle Maker 7. There Will Still Be A Dawn 8. Thorns 9. Looking Back 10. Deliver Us The lead sing
Heaven's Metal Magazine Releases 'Top 25 Christian Metal Albums Since 2010 List'

Heaven's Metal Magazine, which celebrated its 40th year in 2025, has released its second back-in-print edition this year, including a sure-to-be-controversial list of "The Top 25 Christian Metal Albums Since 2010." The respected magazine published a "Top 100 Christian Metal Albums of All Time" list when it released its 25th Anniversary issue. "We did not want to tackle that beast of a project again," said Editor Doug Van Pelt, "so we decided to just pick up where we left off." Human Code, featuring George Ochoa of Deliverance, Recon, and Worldvie
Richard Smallwood Dies at Age 77

Richard Smallwood, an eight-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated, classically trained composer and gospel recording artist, died on Tuesday, December 30th at 1236 AM at the Brooke Grove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He died of complications of kidney failure. He was 77. Over the last five decades, he's written some of the biggest songs of the gospel music genre such as "I Love the Lord" which was remade by Whitney Houston and the Georgia Mass Choir for 1996's The Preacher's Wife soundtrack and Boyz II Men's 1997 album, Evolution, closed with a song "Dear God&quo
Samuel Day Welcomes 2026 with Hopeful New Pop Anthem

On New Year's Day, Samuel Day is stepping into a new season with the release of his uplifting electronic pop single "Through the Night," accompanied by an official music video. The release marks Day's debut with NRT Music, as he is officially welcomed to the label's growing roster of quality Christian artists. "Through the Night" is a danceable, infectious anthem about finding the right person when love once felt stacked against the odds. Refusing cynicism and choosing belief, the song captures the joy of finally making it through the night--even written while