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Georgia Senate committee fails to advance craft brewing bill

March 2, 2023 Todd DeFeo

A Georgia Senate committee did not advance legislation that could have transformed the state’s craft brewing scene.

Georgia Senate committee advances measure to codify ‘Apex Doctrine’

March 1, 2023 Todd DeFeo

A Georgia Senate committee has advanced legislation to allow high-ranking company executives and government officials to avoid testifying in cases if they have no direct knowledge of the issue being litigated.

Georgia bills would allow ‘microenterprise’ home kitchens

February 28, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Georgia lawmakers have introduced legislation they say would allow “microenterprise operations” and home-based businesses to work out of home kitchens and in compliance with state law.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

FAA announces millions in grants for Georgia airport projects

February 28, 2023 Todd DeFeo

The feds announced nearly $10 million in funding for upgrades to a pair of Georgia airports.

Business group says proposed bills would reduce frivolous lawsuits

February 24, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Proposed legislation would help reduce frivolous lawsuits, a Georgia business group says.

Policy group pushes to eliminate Georgia’s certificate of need program

February 24, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Americans for Prosperity-Georgia recently launched a six-figure campaign encouraging Georgia lawmakers to repeal the state’s certificate of need requirement.

A sign at Glover Park in Marietta, Ga., on Aug. 16, 2020, urges visitors to wear masks and practice social distancing.

Georgia businesses needed PPP loans, but fraud rampant in federal program

February 20, 2023 Todd DeFeo

While business leaders say the Paycheck Protection Program was invaluable to businesses struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s now clear the initiative was ripe for fraud.

Georgia lawmaker introduces bill to legalize mobile sports betting

February 16, 2023 Todd DeFeo

A Georgia state lawmaker has filed legislation to legalize mobile sports betting.

Georgia’s Ossoff expresses concerns about proposed mine near the Okefenokee

February 15, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Georgia officials are accepting public comments on a proposed strip mine in Charlton County near the Okefenokee Swamp, and a U.S. senator from Georgia is elevating his concerns about the plan.

Georgia officials unveil 2023 state travel guide

February 13, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Governor Brian P. Kemp and Explore Georgia, the tourism division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, today unveiled the 2023 Explore Georgia Official State Travel Guide.