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Hyundai to build first electric vehicle plant in Georgia, but officials mum on incentives offered

May 20, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Hyundai Motor Group has selected Georgia for its first fully dedicated electric vehicle and battery manufacturing facility and plans to invest more than $5.5 billion to build the facility.

Georgia investigation forces Pennsylvania-based company to improve upkeep of Peach State cemeteries

May 20, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

A Pennsylvania-based company that maintains and operates more than 300 cemeteries nationwide will step up its upkeep of four Georgia cemeteries following a state probe.

Georgia Ports Authority to spend $430M to improve container port in Savannah

May 19, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

The Georgia Ports Authority plans to spend roughly $430 million on infrastructure improvements at the Port of Savannah.

Enjoying a moment to observe the Dallas skyline

May 17, 2022 Todd DeFeo

During the pandemic, I realized my approach to travel changed. Whereas before COVID-19 pretty much put a damper on fun, I tried to cram in as many museums as possible. Now, I like to book some time to walk through town.

Georgia issues more than $415M in federal COVID-19 relief funds for nonprofit recovery

May 17, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Georgia is doling out more than $415 million in federal relief money as grants to help nonprofits recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Georgia bill requires Superior Court judge to grant bail in human trafficking cases

May 13, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation to keep defendants facing human trafficking charges from immediately returning to the streets after their arrest.

New Georgia law creates tax credit for donations to qualified law enforcement foundations

May 11, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a measure that gives a tax credit to individuals or businesses that donate to qualified law enforcement foundations.

U.S. representative and pharmacist from Georgia urges Biden to schedule fentanyl as drug of abuse

May 11, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Georgia is seeing increasing numbers of fentanyl-involved overdose deaths, and the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the problem.

Georgia’s tax collections in April were up nearly 80% from year before

May 10, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Georgia continues to see increased revenues, as the state’s net tax collections for April increased 78.9% over a year ago.

Is Inflation Putting a Damper on Your Summer Travel? How to Save

May 9, 2022 StatePoint Media

With rising inflation showing no signs of braking, soaring automotive costs, including gas prices, repairs, rental cars and auto insurance, are threatening to put a damper on summer fun.