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Georgia tourism numbers climbed even during COVID-19 pandemic

July 6, 2022 Todd DeFeo

The number of tourists to Georgia continued to rise even amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a positive story that state officials seem reluctant to tell.

Georgia authorities probing Georgia Guidestones vandalism (UPDATE-1)

July 6, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia authorities are investigating reports that someone blew up part of the Georgia Guidestones in Elbert County, Georgia.

Georgia authorities investigating Georgia Guidestones vandalism

July 6, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia authorities are investigating reports that someone blew up part of the Georgia Guidestones in Elbert County, Georgia.

Plaintiffs say settlement reached in Georgia unemployment claims case, but state says no deal yet

July 5, 2022 Todd DeFeo

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.

State lawmakers want U.S. Air Force to build next generation tanker aircraft in Georgia

July 5, 2022 Todd DeFeo

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.”

Georgia Senate committee to examine oversight of local developmental authorities

July 4, 2022 Todd DeFeo

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

More sworn law enforcement officers in Atlanta, but arrests fall 65% from peak

July 1, 2022 The Center Square

Despite having the most sworn police officers over the past 10 years, the number of arrests by the Atlanta Police Department plummeted in 2021. The arrest total was down 65% from 2014, according to data provided by the city.

Georgia commission will examine state’s civics education, make recommendations for improvements

July 1, 2022 Todd DeFeo

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

Georgia Department of Transportation awarded $110.8M worth of road projects in May

July 1, 2022 Todd DeFeo

The Georgia Department of Transportation said it awarded 23 projects valued at more than $110.8 million in May.

Georgia’s Kemp extends gas tax holiday through mid-August

July 1, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed an executive order to suspend the state’s excise tax on motor fuel sales through mid-August. The order, signed Friday morning, also suspends the collection of the state sales tax on locomotive fuel.