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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 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

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.

Georgia’s labor force participation rate continues to lag despite record-low unemployment rate

June 16, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Georgia’s unemployment rate hit an all-time low of 3% in May.

Atlanta Regional Commission to use $45M in federal funds for transit projects

June 15, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

The Atlanta Regional Commission plans to use $45 million in federal money on various transit projects, including a program to help local transit companies buy electric buses and install electric vehicle charging stations.

Here’s why Key West really is ‘the place to be’

June 15, 2022 Todd DeFeo

It really is “fine and fair” and also “paradise divine.”

Georgia’s Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority approves $1.3B budget

June 14, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority board has approved a $1.3 billion fiscal 2023 budget.

Taxpayers provide tax breaks for $120M vertical farm project in Georgia

June 14, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

An industry-leading vertical farming company is investing $120 million in a new Covington facility.