June 2022 - Sightseers' Delight

Poll says Georgia gubernatorial race is too close to call

June 30, 2022 Todd DeFeo

It’s been a hot start to Georgia’s summer and the Peach State’s gubernatorial race is a dead heat.

Boston Scientific plans $62.5M expansion in Georgia, but taxpayer contribution is unknown

June 30, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Boston Scientific plans to invest $62.5 million to expand its presence in Georgia.

Federal funds to assist broadband project for central Georgia electric co-op

June 29, 2022 Todd DeFeo

A $19 million American Rescue Plan grant will fund high-speed internet access for the Ocmulgee Electric Membership Corporation’s roughly 8,000 members in central Georgia.

Georgia Attorney General says not enforcing anti-abortion law is a ‘dereliction of duty’

June 29, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Some Georgia district attorneys say that if a federal court allows Georgia’s fetal heartbeat law to take effect, they won’t prosecute violators.

Georgia Republicans hopeful that state can reinstitute fetal heartbeat law that restricts abortion

June 24, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Friday’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling on abortion could allow Georgia to reinstitute its fetal heartbeat law that bars most abortions after about six weeks.

New numbers show increase in Georgia’s unemployment rate

June 24, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

A week after Georgia officials trumpeted what they said was a record low unemployment, new numbers show the state’s unemployment rate is rising.

Georgia shoe manufacturer to receive taxpayer workforce development grant for $20M expansion

June 23, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Okabashi Brands, a Georgia-based shoe company, plans to invest more than $20 million over the next five years to upgrade its Gwinnett County facility.

State attorneys general ask Department of Justice to investigate violence against pro-life groups

June 22, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

The attorneys general of 19 states want the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate what they say is growing violence targeting pro-life groups nationwide.

Georgia congressman wants to prevent cancellation of federal student loan debt

June 21, 2022 Todd DeFeo

A Georgia congressman wants to bar President Joe Biden and the federal government from canceling student loan debt.

Georgia gubernatorial candidates spar over new teacher pay increases

June 20, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Stacey Abrams, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate, wants to increase the pay for teachers in Georgia. But Republican Gov. Brian Kemp’s campaign called the plan a “Hail Mary proposal” and said it would only “make inflation worse” and hurt Georgia families.