Georgia

Georgia PSC signs off on agreement to raise rates for Georgia Power customers

December 19, 2023 Todd DeFeo

The Georgia Public Service Commission has signed off on an agreement that will leave Georgia Power ratepayers with a $7.5 billion bill for Plant Vogtle construction costs.

Kemp announces state employee bonuses, school security funding

December 18, 2023 Todd DeFeo

More than 300,000 Georgia employees will see a $1,000 “employee retention pay supplement” under a plan Gov. Brian Kemp and state leaders announced on Monday.

Money continues to flow for Georgia rail projects

December 18, 2023 Todd DeFeo

The Peach State is flush with cash for a series of rail upgrades throughout the state.

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.