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Georgia lawmaker wants to re-establish Senate Special Committee on Investigations

December 20, 2024 Community News

A Georgia lawmaker said he plans to file a resolution at the beginning of the 2025 Legislative Session to re-establish the Senate Special Committee on Investigations.

New gangways installed for Georgia’s Sapelo Island Ferry Service

December 20, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

A Georgia Department of Natural Resources contractor installed two new gangways for the ferry service to and from Sapelo Island this week.

Georgia corrections facilities study committee adopts final report

December 20, 2024 Community News

Georgia officials should leverage public-private partnerships to expand the capacity of the Georgia Department of Corrections.

Appeals court removes Willis from Trump case; does not dismiss indictment

December 19, 2024 The Center Square

The Georgia Court of Appeals has removed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from prosecuting the election interference case against former president Donald Trump and others.

Audit: Improvements needed for more effective collection of the hotel-motel fee

December 16, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia Department of Revenue should update its guidance regarding the hotel-motel fee and explore options to identify additional taxpayers required to pay it.

AAA: Georgia gas prices up slightly

December 16, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia gas price average increased slightly at the pump compared to last week, with drivers paying an average of $2.91 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.

Georgia Archives to expand hours starting in January

December 15, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia Archives will have new hours of operation starting Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.

Georgia committee adopts affordable childcare final report

December 13, 2024 Community News

The Georgia Senate Study Committee on Access to Affordable Childcare has unanimously adopted its final report and recommendations.

Georgia’s November tax collections increased 2.3%

December 11, 2024 Caboose Chronicle

Georgia’s net tax collections in November approached $2.4 billion, an increase of 2.3%, or $52.9 million, compared to fiscal 2024, when they surpassed $2.3 billion for the month.

Ossoff backs proposed Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge expansion

December 11, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, is backing a proposed expansion of the Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge.