When the stock market tanked in 2022, it spelled bad news for the Georgia teacher and state employee pension funds, which quickly dropped by a staggering $15 billion. Lawmakers immediately began contemplating solutions, knowing the direness of the situation, but as the stock market rebounded so did the pensions, rising to a record $105.8 billion in assets at the end of June. By staying the course, the the Teachers Retirement System is RISING…
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The City of Atlanta and the Georgia Democratic Party made a strong push to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention, but fell short once again when it was announced that Boston, Denver and Philadelphia are the three finalists. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens blasted the decision, accusing the DNC of “abandoning Atlanta, abandoning the South, and once again abandoning Black voters.” The snub has Georgia Dems SINKING…
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