Abby Kousouris

Atlanta

Statewide Reporter at WANF-TV (Atlanta, GA)

Reporter for @ATLNewsFirst and @universityofga alum. Usually hiking, cooking, and playing with other people’s dogs.

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Ossoff launches probe into corporate landlords amid rising rents in Georgia

1 day ago | walb.com | Abby Kousouris

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff is launching an inquiry into large, out-of-state corporations that have purchased thousands of single-family homes across Georgia and are allegedly driving up rental prices for residents. The investigation follows a report by a Georgia State University professor that found more than 30% of single-family homes in metro Atlanta are owned by out-of-state companies, nearly 10 times the national average.
Ossoff launches probe into corporate landlords amid rising rents in Georgia

1 day ago | wctv.tv | Abby Kousouris

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff is launching an inquiry into large, out-of-state corporations that have purchased thousands of single-family homes across Georgia and are allegedly driving up rental prices for residents. The investigation follows a report by a Georgia State University professor that found more than 30% of single-family homes in metro Atlanta are owned by out-of-state companies, nearly 10 times the national average.
After surge of green burials, human composting will soon be legal in Georgia

2 days ago | wctv.tv | Abby Kousouris

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A new law will soon make Georgia one of 13 states to legalize human composting, an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional burial and cremation. Supporters say the practice, also known as terramation, is a sustainable way to return loved ones to the earth. Gov. Brian Kemp recently signed a bill legalizing human composting, with the law set to take effect July 1.
Georgia budget includes more Medicaid funding as federal cuts loom

6 days ago | wctv.tv | Abby Kousouris

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Georgia’s new $37.7 billion state budget increases funding for key programs such as education, prisons, and Medicaid. Gov. Brian Kemp signed the fiscal year 2026 budget this week, calling it a continuation of Georgia’s conservative approach to spending. The plan includes $257 million in additional funding for Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids, the joint state and federal health insurance program for low-income residents.
Ga. parents warned to brace for price surge on child essentials amid tariffs

1 week ago | wrdw.com | Abby Kousouris

ATLANTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Georgia parents are sounding the alarm over what some are calling a “baby tax” as tariffs on imported goods drive up the prices of essential baby and child products. More than 70% of baby gear bought in the U.S. is manufactured in China, according to the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association. Now, new tariff increases could mean sticker shock for families already facing the pressure of inflation.
Parents warned to brace for price surge on child essentials amid tariffs

1 week ago | wctv.tv | Abby Kousouris

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Parents are sounding the alarm over what some are calling a “baby tax” as tariffs on imported goods drive up the prices of essential baby and child products. More than 70% of baby gear bought in the U.S. is manufactured in China, according to the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association. Now, new tariff increases could mean sticker shock for families already facing the pressure of inflation.
Proposed Georgia bill would hold parents liable if their child assaults a teacher

1 week ago | wtvy.com | Abby Kousouris

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Georgia lawmakers are considering a bill that could hold parents criminally responsible if their child injures a teacher, a move that has sparked debate among educators, parents and advocates across the state. The proposed legislation, known as the Georgia Parent Accountability Act, would allow for fines, community service and potential jail time for parents whose children are found to have assaulted school staff.
Proposed Georgia bill would hold parents liable if their child assaults a teacher

1 week ago | wctv.tv | Abby Kousouris

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Georgia lawmakers are considering a bill that could hold parents criminally responsible if their child injures a teacher, a move that has sparked debate among educators, parents and advocates across the state. The proposed legislation, known as the Georgia Parent Accountability Act, would allow for fines, community service and potential jail time for parents whose children are found to have assaulted school staff.
Georgia officials warn of measles misinformation spreading as cases rise nationwide

1 week ago | wctv.tv | Abby Kousouris

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Health officials are raising alarms over the spread of misinformation amid a growing measles outbreak across the United States, with Georgia falling short of herd immunity thresholds. The Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports more than 900 confirmed measles cases across at least 25 states, including three deaths. The disease, once largely eliminated in the U.S., is resurging due in part to declining vaccination rates.
Georgia law restricting social media accounts for children now facing lawsuit

1 week ago | wctv.tv | Abby Kousouris

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A group representing major social media platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, and X, has filed a lawsuit against the state of Georgia, challenging a new law requiring platforms to verify the ages of their users and restrict access to those under 16. The law, which was signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp, is set to take effect July 1. It mandates that social media companies confirm users are at least 16 or face fines of up to $2,500 per violation.