July 2022 - Sightseers' Delight

Georgia officials unable to determine total amount spent on school supply program for teachers

July 29, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Georgia plans to give a $125 supplement to teachers in the state to offset the cost of classroom materials and ostensibly help students rebound from learning losses suffered amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Georgia Lottery raised $25.3B for educational purposes in last three decades

July 29, 2022 Todd DeFeo

The Georgia Lottery Corp. said it has raised more than $25.3 billion for education in Georgia since its inception nearly three decades ago.

Georgia Ports Authority had record freight volume in fiscal 2022 with 8% increase from 2021

July 28, 2022 Todd DeFeo

The Georgia Ports Authority saw a record freight volume during fiscal 2022, reporting an 8% increase in container volumes

Georgia non-adjusted unemployment numbers increase as economy dips into possible recession

July 28, 2022 Todd DeFeo

A week after reporting Georgia’s June seasonally adjusted unemployment rate hit an all-time low, new numbers show the state’s unemployment rate increased.

Georgia public schools rated poorly in quality and safety by new study

July 27, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Georgia’s public schools rank among the worst in the nation, according to a new analysis, which identified low spending as a root cause.

Georgia’s Ossoff says Atlanta federal prison was ‘extremely dangerous and insecure’

July 27, 2022 Todd DeFeo

A U.S. senator from Georgia lambasted the federal penitentiary in Atlanta as “extremely dangerous and insecure,” saying that prison records show staff “acted with impunity and even lacked regard for human life.”

Pro-choice groups file lawsuit to block Georgia’s fetal heartbeat bill

July 26, 2022 Todd DeFeo

A group of pro-abortion doctors and advocates has filed a lawsuit in Fulton County Superior Court to block Georgia’s fetal heartbeat bill banning most abortions after six weeks.

Don’t overlook historic cemeteries when exploring a destination

July 26, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Cemeteries are nearly everywhere we look. Some are famous and popular visitor destinations, while others are more obscure and hidden in plain sight.

Georgia joins multistate $34.2M settlement agreement against jewelry store chain

July 26, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Georgia has joined a multistate settlement agreement that recovered $34.2 million for more than 46,000 service members and veterans nationwide, officials said.

Georgia taxpayers to provide $1.8B in incentives to Hyundai for new Savannah electric vehicle plant

July 25, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Georgia governments and development authorities offered Hyundai Motor Group more than $1.8 billion in incentives.