by Baker Owens | Jan 31, 2025 | News, News 2
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) celebrated the 25th anniversary this week of the OneGeorgia Authority, a program aimed at economic development in rural Georgia. Established by then-Governor Roy Barnes, the program has been a part of the DCA...
by Cindy Morley | Jan 30, 2025 | News, News 2
The state’s 10th piece of legislation aimed at cracking down on human traffickers and buyers in the state while making Georgia “a safe haven for victims” was rolled out Wednesday by the Governor’s office, on behalf of First Lady Marty Kemp. SB 42 was championed...
by Baker Owens | Jan 30, 2025 | News, News 2
On Tuesday, the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) released its latest data on growth, posting strong numbers in December and an increase of some 350,000 containers, including 11.4 percent growth at the Port of Savannah. Halfway through the fiscal year, the GPA had...
by Cindy Morley | Jan 29, 2025 | News, News 2
Georgia Speaker Jon Burns, R-Newington, announced Tuesday the creation of a committee that will look for ways to make the state government more transparent. Burns said the House Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight Committee will conduct reviews of state...
by Cindy Morley | Jan 28, 2025 | News, News 2
A group of powerful Republicans in both the Georgia House and Senate are moving forward with their commitment to protect women’s sports with the introduction of two bills. Sen. Greg Dolezal, R–Cumming, recently introduced SB 1, the “Fair and Safe Athletic...
by JMO Staff | Jan 28, 2025 | News, News 2
Due to last week’s bad weather, the Georgia House of Representatives appropriation hearings were delayed to this week. So today at 1 p.m. the House Appropriations Education subcommittee will meet with education agencies including the Department of state...
