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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’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.

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.

Georgia policy group warns that federal response to inflation will leave the poor further behind

June 13, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Federal policymakers’ actions in response to high inflation could leave the “economically disadvantaged further behind,” a Georgia nonprofit policy group warned.

Georgia tax revenues continue to climb as tax collections up by $5.8B

June 10, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Georgia saw its May tax revenues increase by 1.6% from a year ago as tax collections approached $2.7 billion for the month.

Georgia’s statewide anti-gang unit will start work on July 1

June 9, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Georgia’s new statewide gang unit will soon start prosecuting crimes across The Peach State.