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Georgians show concern about the state of the economy 'when it comes to inflation'

By Bob Martin | Feb 7, 2022

Georgia residents have expressed displeasure with the state of the economy, with some fearful of the consequences of the ongoing pandemic as well as rising costs.

'She's crazy': Former aide to Dickens arrested for threatening to shoot ex-wife's boyfriend

By Bob Martin | Jan 13, 2022

A former aide to Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, from when he was a city councilman, was arrested for an incident in 2020 where he allegedly threatened to shoot his ex-wife’s boyfriend with an assault rifle for disciplining their child.

Bulldogs knock off top-ranked Alabama to give Georgia first title since '80

By Bob Martin | Jan 11, 2022

The No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs achieved greatness in an impressive victory in the NCAA National Championship game, knocking off the top-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide in a 33-18 win that gave Georgia its first title since 1980.

Hawks look to hire people embodying 'True to You' spirit

By Bob Martin | Dec 29, 2021

The Atlanta Hawks team of employees have a mantra of being “True to You” and the team recently held a job fair looking for candidates who held true to this.

Georgia unemployment rate drops to all-time low of 3.1%

By Bob Martin | Nov 26, 2021

Job growth is high in the state of Georgia, with Gov. Brian Kemp announcing last week that the unemployment rate in October had dropped to 3.1%, which is the lowest in the state’s history. It is the 18th month in a row that the unemployment rate has dropped.

Remington Firearms to open global headquarters in LaGrange

By Bob Martin | Nov 14, 2021

Remington Firearms will open its global headquarters in LaGrange, according to a statement by Gov. Brian Kemp on Nov. 8.

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Georgia solar power project large enough to power 47,000 homes

By Bob Martin | Oct 25, 2021

Officials said a giant solar power project starting in Georgia will be big enough to power 47,000 homes, according to The Atlanta Journal Constitution.