Collins leads introduction of the 250 Years of Military Honor Package
In honor of 250 years of American Independence, U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, R-GA, is leading the efforts to recognize veterans and their service. Collins is joined by Georgia colleagues, Rep. Sanford Bishop, D-GA, and Rep. Clay Fuller, R-GA, in introducing the 250 Years of Military Honor Package which establishes a Veterans Appreciation Month, the America 250 Military Appreciation Discount, and Veterans Tax Relief Weekends.
Kemp signs financial fraud bill as First Liberty founder charged
Gov. Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 284 into law Thursday, allowing victims of financial fraud to recoup some of their lost funds. On the same day, federal prosecutors indicted former First Liberty Building & Loan manager Edwin Brant Frost IV on a wire fraud charge.
Another record year for Georgia tourism
Georgia’s tourism industry is the second-largest economic contributor to the state, generating $82 billion in statewide economic impact, a 3 percent year-over-year increase.
Breach may have exposed some Georgia Medicaid recipients’ health information
The private health information of more than 900 Medicaid recipients in Georgia may have been exposed in July, according to a state contractor.
Watch Sunday’s Georgia Gang here!
The Sept. 28th show opens with debate over Atlanta refusing $39 million in federal grant money for its airport because the feds won’t agree to the city keeping a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) requirement.
Collins urges EPA to rescind Biden-era “lame-duck attack” on American boat manufacturers
U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, R-GA, is urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to rescind what he calls “Biden’s lame-duck attack on American boat manufacturers.” Late last week, Collins sent a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin urging him to reverse an action taken in the final days of the Biden administration that threatens the American recreational boatbuilding industry.
Record number of graduates from state-supported tech incubator
Launched in 1980 by the Georgia legislature, the Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) is the state’s technology startup incubator. A program of Georgia Tech, ATDC works with entrepreneurs in the state to mentor, launch, scale and succeed in the growth and creation of new tech-based companies.
The Most Influential Readership in Georgia
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Watch the December 14th Georgia Gang here!
The Dec. 14th show opens with analysis of the statewide impact of a surprise Democrat win over the favored GOP candidate in a state House district special election.
Murderer scheduled for execution next week
Two Cobb County women lost their lives because of a few thousand dollars, and soon the man convicted of killing them and taking their money is scheduled to meet his own end.
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Don’t let ‘school choice’ bill be an illegal alien magnet
It took several years of work from pro-enforcement advocates, but Georgia’s pending “school choice” bill, SB 233 (LC 49 1473S) thankfully excludes illegal alien students. See lines 82 & 83.
Georgia’s cyber defense crown jewel
The cybersecurity defense landscape in Georgia, particularly with a focus on the 52nd Combat Communications Squadron’s Cyber Security section at Robins Air Force Base and the U.S. Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER) at Fort Eisenhower, (formerly Ft. Gordon) presents a multifaceted view of the state’s strategic importance in the national defense framework.
Wishes for Better Public Safety in Georgia in 2024
Reflecting on 2023, we see that Georgia outperformed most other states in terms of business growth, industrial growth, a vibrant economy and, compared to other states, low overall crime. It really is a great place to live and work, but in today’s fast-paced world we cannot rest on our laurels in a new year.
