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Audit: Georgia’s film tax credit doesn’t result in huge return for taxpayers

December 15, 2023 Todd DeFeo

While Georgia’s vaunted film tax credit helps create thousands of jobs in the state, it results in a small return on investment for taxpayers.

Federal dollars flow to study Georgia rail projects

December 8, 2023 Todd DeFeo

The federal government has awarded $1.5 million to study the possibility of running passenger trains on a trio of corridors in Georgia.

Georgia lawmaker wants voters to decide on gambling expansion

December 6, 2023 The Center Square

A state senator plans to introduce legislation allowing Georgians to decide on a constitutional amendment allowing casino gambling, sports betting, and pari-mutuel wagering.

Georgia Sen. Bo Hatchett Carries Legislation to Confirm Kemp’s Fuel Tax Suspension Executive Orders

December 5, 2023 Official News Releases

Georgia Sen. Bo Hatchett, R–Cornelia, announced the passage of House Resolution 3EX, which ratifies Governor Brian P. Kemp’s Executive Orders to suspend the collection of motor fuel and diesel fuel taxes in response to the state of emergency caused by inflation.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Wins 2023 Business Traveler Award for “North America’s Best Airport”

December 5, 2023 Official News Releases

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) earned the 2023 Business Traveler Award for “North America’s Best Airport” for the second consecutive year.

The crypt of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King as seen on May 2, 2015.

Audit: King Center spends state money on facility repairs, updates

December 1, 2023 The Center Square

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change has received roughly $2.2 million in state funds over the past six years and has spent about three-quarters of it.

Georgia Committee recommends adequately funding medical board

November 30, 2023 The Center Square

The Georgia Senate Study Committee on Occupational Licensing has signed off on a series of recommendations, including adequately funding the state’s Composite Medical Board.

Report looks at ‘policy concerns’ facing Atlanta’s Buckhead community

November 29, 2023 Todd DeFeo

The upscale Atlanta community of Buckhead garners headlines, whether it’s a discussion about crime or the failed cityhood movement.

Georgia lawmakers could look at easing regulations for home-based businesses

November 28, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Georgia lawmakers could weigh changes to a state law that allows local jurisdictions to levy licensing fees on home-based businesses.

AAA activates ‘tow to go’ for Thanksgiving holiday weekend

November 21, 2023 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

AAA plans to rescue more than 360,000 drivers with car trouble this holiday weekend and will also work to keep impaired drivers off the road.