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The Georgia Department of Labor was poised to settle a lawsuit over the payment and processing of unemployment insurance benefits claims but sought to withdraw after the case’s plaintiffs disseminated a press release announcing the settlement.

A bipartisan group of Georgia lawmakers wants to ensure the Department of Defense runs “an open, value-based competition” when selecting “the next aerial refueling tanker to meet the National Defense Strategy.”

A Georgia Senate committee is set to explore potential legislative solutions that could give the state more oversight of local development authorities.

A Georgia commission will explore ways to promote civic engagement and improve the state’s K-12 curriculum on public service.