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Ten Georgia rural hospitals to receive $9M in stabilization grants from state agency

August 8, 2022 Todd DeFeo

The Georgia Department of Community Health has awarded $9 million in Rural Hospital Stabilization Grants to 10 rural Georgia hospitals.

Georgia DOT awards $199M in projects, but rising costs could squelch future construction

August 4, 2022 Todd DeFeo

The Georgia Department of Transportation awarded another $199 million in June for road projects statewide, but state officials warned that road project costs are increasing.

Georgia cities such as Atlanta using COVID-19 relief funds to pay retention bonuses

August 3, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Local governments across Georgia are doling out federal COVID relief money to government employees as retention bonuses.

Kemp signs order to maintain moratorium on Georgia’s gasoline tax that expires on Sept. 12

August 3, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed an executive order to extend a suspension of the state’s excise tax on motor fuel sales, which was set to expire next week.

Kemp to extend Georgia’s gas tax moratorium, possibly for another month

August 2, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is poised to extend the state’s moratorium on its gas tax, The Center Square has confirmed.

Gas prices falling in Georgia, but are still higher than the same time last year

August 1, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Georgia motorists continue to see a bit of relief as gas prices drop, but they remain higher than a year ago.

Georgia pension fund provides 1.5% cost of living adjustment to help retirees

August 1, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Retired Georgia state employees started receiving a 1.5% cost-of-living adjustment with their monthly benefit payment, which state lawmakers say is needed amid rising inflation.

Georgia officials unable to determine total amount spent on school supply program for teachers

July 29, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Georgia plans to give a $125 supplement to teachers in the state to offset the cost of classroom materials and ostensibly help students rebound from learning losses suffered amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Georgia Lottery raised $25.3B for educational purposes in last three decades

July 29, 2022 Todd DeFeo

The Georgia Lottery Corp. said it has raised more than $25.3 billion for education in Georgia since its inception nearly three decades ago.

Georgia Ports Authority had record freight volume in fiscal 2022 with 8% increase from 2021

July 28, 2022 Todd DeFeo

The Georgia Ports Authority saw a record freight volume during fiscal 2022, reporting an 8% increase in container volumes