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In-N-Out announces first restaurant closure ever, citing Oakland crime

January 22, 2024 The Center Square

In-N-Out Burger announced it is closing its profitable Oakland location in its first-ever permanent store closure, due to unrelenting crime and violence against customers and employees.

Georgia has a ‘generational opportunity’ to invest in transportation

January 22, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Georgia has a “generational opportunity” to further invest in transportation projects statewide, the chair of the Senate Transportation Committee said on Monday.

Mainor: The black menthol debate: power, money, cancer and control

January 18, 2024 Mesha Mainor

A year ago, an African-American lobbyist lobbied Black legislators to sign a letter to send to the Biden Administration to ask for support to NOT ban menthol after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a ban in 2022.

Road project costs are on the rise in Georgia

January 18, 2024 The Center Square

With inflation hitting every corner of the marketplace, including local road projects, as state officials look to designate more tax dollars for transportation, Georgians will see less bang for their buck.

Quality Importers Trading Co. Rejoins Cigar Association of America

January 18, 2024 Official News Releases

Washington, D.C. January 18, 2024 – The Cigar Association of America (CAA) today is pleased to announce that Quality Importers Trading Co. (QI) has rejoined the trade association after over a decade absence. CAA President David Ozgo stated, “Quality Importers Trading Company is one of the world’s leading suppliers of the highest quality cigar accessories and accoutrement to the cigar trade. It is an honor and a privilege to be able represent them, as we

Atlanta officials: Taxpayers won’t pay more for training center

January 17, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Atlanta officials on Wednesday reaffirmed that city taxpayers will not be responsible for additional costs related to the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, which has been the scene of often violent opposition.

City of Savannah to Dedicate Taylor Square

January 17, 2024 Official News Releases

The City of Savannah will dedicate Taylor Square, formally known as Calhoun Square, on February 10, 2024 with day-long event and sign unveiling.

Audit: Georgia should consider statewide council for homelessness

January 17, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Georgia lawmakers should explore establishing a statewide council if they want a more coordinated approach to address homelessness, a new audit found.

Judge blocks JetBlue’s purchase of Spirit

January 16, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts has blocked JetBlue Airways’ $3.8 billion purchase of Spirit Airlines.

Raffensperger refers 17 cases of suspected double voting to prosecutors

January 16, 2024 Official News Releases

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is referring 17 case files to district attorneys related to individuals suspected of voting twice in the 2022 General Election.