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Senator Greg Dolezal has announced plans to introduce a resolution in the upcoming 2025 Legislative Session aimed at reinstating the Senate Special Committee on Investigations.

Corrections facilities senate study committee adopts final report with key recommendations

The Department of Corrections Facilities Senate Study Committee, chaired by Majority Whip Senator Randy Robertson, has unanimously adopted its final report.

Georgia updates water withdrawal policy benefiting agriculture

State Representative Robert Dickey has expressed approval for recent updates to the water withdrawal permit suspension policy in Georgia.

Georgia leaders plan visit to guardsmen stationed at Texas border

Governor Brian P. Kemp announced plans for a command visit to the Georgia National Guard Task Force at the U.S. Southern Border in Texas.

Georgia lawmaker comments on navigable streams study report

State Representative Lynn Smith, a Republican from Newnan, has issued a statement regarding the adoption of the final report by the House Study Committee on Navigable Streams and Related Matters.

House study committee releases final report on Georgia's navigable streams

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 19, 2024

State Representative Lynn Smith of Newnan, who chairs the House Study Committee on Navigable Streams and Related Matters, announced the adoption of the committee's final report.

Georgia updates permit suspension allowing new agricultural withdrawals

Governor Brian P. Kemp has announced a significant update by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) regarding agricultural water withdrawal permits in parts of the Lower Flint and Chattahoochee River Basins.

Clark joins Powell for student honors event in Atlanta

State Representative Jasmine Clark of Lilburn will join forces with former NBA player Josh Powell and the organization 21 Reasons To Give, Inc. at an event in Atlanta today.

Chris Harvey named executive director by Georgia POST Council

Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council has appointed Chris Harvey as its new executive director.

Georgia POST Council appoints Chris Harvey as executive director

Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council has appointed Chris Harvey as its new executive director.

Georgia launches high demand career list for workforce alignment

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 17, 2024

Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that the State Workforce Development Board has approved Georgia's High Demand Career List.

House disaster committee to finalize recommendations on December 17

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 16, 2024

The House Disaster Mitigation and Resilience Study Committee, led by State Representative Clint Crowe (R-Jackson), is set to convene for its final meeting.

University System of Georgia removes DEI standards from admissions process

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 16, 2024

Senator Greg Dolezal has expressed approval of the University System of Georgia (USG) Board of Regents' decision to propose the removal of mandatory Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) statements from the criteria for student admissions and...

DeKalb County legislators plan virtual town hall ahead of 2025 session

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 13, 2024

DeKalb County's legislative representatives are set to engage with the public in a pre-session town hall meeting.

Highway dedication planned for former Georgia House Dean Calvin Smyre

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 13, 2024

State Representative Teddy Reese, alongside the Columbus Legislative Delegation, is set to host a highway dedication event in honor of Calvin Smyre, the former Dean of the Georgia House of Representatives.

Georgia sees modest rise in November's net tax revenues

The State of Georgia reported an increase in net tax collections for November, totaling approximately $2.38 billion.

Gov. Kemp announces new commission on career pathways

Governor Brian P. Kemp has announced the creation of a commission aimed at enhancing educational pathways leading to high-demand careers.

Lee Cromley joins Georgia Farmland Advisory Council

Senator Billy Hickman has expressed his approval of Lee Cromley's recent appointment to the Georgia Farmland Advisory Council.

Subcommittee on AI to hold final meeting of the year