by Baker Owens | Feb 18, 2020 | News, News 2
The General Assembly picks back up this week after a break to focus on the budget process this year. There are still a number of other issues on the table this year besides the budget. The Georgia Conservancy and the Association of Georgia Land Trusts are...
by Baker Owens | Feb 14, 2020 | News
InsiderAdvantage readers are likely familiar with Georgia Grown, the initiative from the Georgia Department of Agriculture that showcases Georgia farm and food products – from honey to onions to soups. For Georgia manufacturers, there is now Georgia Made – a...
by Baker Owens | Feb 11, 2020 | News
Governor Brian Kemp announced on Monday that Georgia set a record for exports in 2019. The state totaled $41.2 billion in exports and more than $143 billion in overall international trade. The total is an increase of 1.5 percent increase in exports and a 2.87...
by Baker Owens | Feb 10, 2020 | News, News 2
Georgia Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler urged the Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy to select Fort Benning as the Army’s fourth corps headquarters. In a letter sent last Thursday, the senators spoke in favor of Fort Benning, highlighting its existing...
by Baker Owens | Feb 4, 2020 | News, News 2
Amid a roar of impeachment and candidacy news last week, the Georgia Commission on Freight and Logistics released its final report. The General Assembly created the commission last year to study the freight and logistics network in the state, “find ways to move...