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Georgia officials won’t reveal business development incentives said to be ‘in progress’

April 22, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Georgia officials have lauded the decisions of companies to either relocate their headquarters or expand their operations in Georgia.

Kemp creates commission to find solutions to Georgia’s healthcare worker shortage

April 21, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed an executive order to create a special commission to examine how to fix the state’s healthcare worker shortage.

Georgia’s Kemp joins more than two dozen other governors in crackdown on border-related crime

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

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has joined the governors of more than two dozen states to create a task force to crack down on transnational criminal organizations.

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

Georgia’s COVID-19 response gets a mid-pack grade

April 12, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Georgia ranked in the middle of the pack for its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Raffensperger says he referred more than 1,600 Georgia election cases for possible prosecution

April 11, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said he referred more than 1,600 cases of potential non-citizens attempting to register to vote in Georgia to local prosecutors and state investigators.

DeFeo: Understanding the Past is Imperative

April 8, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

Railfanning.org Publisher and Editor Todd DeFeo highlighted the history of the Atlanta Northern Railway during a presentation at the Smyrna Public Library.

Georgia lawmakers pass bill to update criminal data and allow proactive investigation of voter fraud

April 7, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Georgia lawmakers approved a measure to update the state’s criminal data reporting system and allow the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) to proactively investigate election fraud.

Georgia Legislature passes college free speech bill

April 7, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Georgia lawmakers approved legislation they say would eliminate so-called “free speech zones” on college campuses.

Georgia lawmakers sign off on flat tax

April 5, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Georgia lawmakers passed legislation that will gradually drop the state income tax rate over the next few years, a move that proponents say will make the state more competitive.

Georgia officials say the first year of the state crime-fighting unit has been a success

April 4, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Georgia officials say the first year of the Multi-Agency Crime Suppression Unit’s operations has been a resounding success, and they vow to continue efforts.