Georgia ranks 39 among U.S. states for teacher starting salary
Georgia ranks 39 among U.S. states for teacher starting salaries, with an average starting salary of $41,148 in 2024, according to the National Education Association (NEA).
Georgia Senate adopts resolution to improve K-12 workforce
The Senate has officially adopted Senate Resolution 237, championed by Senator Billy Hickman, representing Statesboro.
Flock Safety to open new manufacturing facility in Smyrna, creating 210 jobs
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Flock Safety, a technology solutions provider based in Georgia, is set to open a new manufacturing facility in Smyrna.
- Traffic expected on SR 42 and SR 16 in coming days
- Georgia's Senate Bill 241 allows organic human reduction by licensed entities
- House bill to appoint internal auditor for Cherokee County Board of Education advances
- Georgia DOT to widen Highway 20 with $104 million contract
- John Crew honored as Officer of the Year by Rep. Rick Townsend
Eric Bell to host Sine Die block party at Georgia State Capitol
State Representative Eric Bell of Jonesboro will host a Sine Die block party event this Friday, April 4, 2025, from 1 to 6 p.m. at Liberty Plaza in Atlanta.
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Georgia's pest division marks milestone with 70 years of industry regulation
The Georgia Department of Agriculture is celebrating 70 years since the establishment of its Structural Pest Division.
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Traffic shift scheduled for US 27 Alt at Miller Road in Muscogee County
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has announced a traffic shift for the project located along State Route 85/US 27 Alt in Muscogee County, Georgia.
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Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry file 594 H-1B petitions in Georgia throughout 2024
In 2024, 594 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Manufacturing industry located in Georgia, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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U.S. DOJ dismisses lawsuit against Georgia's voting law SB 202
Governor Brian Kemp has expressed approval following the announcement that the Department of Justice, led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, will dismiss the lawsuit that challenged Georgia's Senate Bill 202.
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Georgia DOT limits lane closures ahead of Augusta golf events
The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) plans to restrict construction-related lane closures on interstates and major state routes approaching Augusta.
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Sen. Ed Setzler to discuss religious freedom act at press conference
Senator Ed Setzler will hold a press conference on April 1, 2025, to discuss SB 36, known as the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
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Georgia DOT launches rail crossing safety project with $398,809 contract
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has initiated a project to improve safety and infrastructure at 98 highway-rail crossings.
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Polk County legislators introduce bills for senior property tax exemptions
Last week in Atlanta, Senator Jason Anavitarte introduced Senate Bill 356 to provide residents in Polk County with a homestead exemption from school district ad valorem taxes.
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Georgia Senate passes licensing reform bill
Last week, Georgia's Senate gave its unanimous approval to House Bill 579, a comprehensive reform of the state's occupational licensing regulations.
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Traffic shift planned for new bridge on Interstate 16 over Ocmulgee River
Contractors for the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) are preparing to shift traffic onto the newly constructed westbound bridge over the Ocmulgee River Overflow.
