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Kemp ponders extending Georgia motor fuel tax suspension

May 25, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has not said whether he would seek to extend the state’s motor fuel tax suspension when it expires at the end of May. However, during a Wednesday morning interview with an Atlanta radio station, the governor indicated an announcement might be looming.

Former Georgia insurance commissioner charged with running health care fraud scheme

May 25, 2022 Todd DeFeo

A federal grand jury indicted a former Georgia insurance commissioner on charges of running a health care fraud and money laundering scheme.

Gubernatorial, U.S. Senate races represent biggest storylines for Georgia’s primary election

May 23, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Georgians head to the polls on Tuesday to cast ballots in the state’s prolonged primary election. However, a record number of voters have already voted.

Does Atlanta have an Olympic legacy? When it comes to venues, the answer might surprise you

May 21, 2022 Todd DeFeo

If forced to give an opinion, I would say Atlanta has a love/hate relationship with the 1996 Olympic Games.

Hyundai to build first electric vehicle plant in Georgia, but officials mum on incentives offered

May 20, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Hyundai Motor Group has selected Georgia for its first fully dedicated electric vehicle and battery manufacturing facility and plans to invest more than $5.5 billion to build the facility.

Georgia investigation forces Pennsylvania-based company to improve upkeep of Peach State cemeteries

May 20, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

A Pennsylvania-based company that maintains and operates more than 300 cemeteries nationwide will step up its upkeep of four Georgia cemeteries following a state probe.

Georgia Ports Authority to spend $430M to improve container port in Savannah

May 19, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

The Georgia Ports Authority plans to spend roughly $430 million on infrastructure improvements at the Port of Savannah.

Georgia issues more than $415M in federal COVID-19 relief funds for nonprofit recovery

May 17, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Georgia is doling out more than $415 million in federal relief money as grants to help nonprofits recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Georgia bill requires Superior Court judge to grant bail in human trafficking cases

May 13, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation to keep defendants facing human trafficking charges from immediately returning to the streets after their arrest.

New Georgia law creates tax credit for donations to qualified law enforcement foundations

May 11, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a measure that gives a tax credit to individuals or businesses that donate to qualified law enforcement foundations.