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U.S., Georgia gas prices far outpace inflation

By Peach Tree Times Report | Sep 14, 2023

Gas prices have risen by 18 percent nationally since the beginning of the year and by more than 30 percent for Georgians, significantly higher than the 4.6 percent average increase in the overall Consumer Price Index over the same time period. Georgia pump prices are nearly ten times higher in 2023 than the overall annual inflation rate for August.

Green: "Your ignorance of such basic and readily public information suggests a breakdown in intra-agency intelligence sharing."

By Peach Tree Times Report | Aug 30, 2023

The Committee on Homeland Security is investigating the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's intelligence sharing on cartel smuggling at the southwest border, citing concerns over departmental leadership's apparent lack of awareness on key issues.

Wicker: 'These auctions represent a brazen attempt to circumvent the FINISH IT Act'

By Peach Tree Times Report | Aug 25, 2023

Senate Armed Services Committee Republicans are demanding that the Department of Defense halt the sale of border wall materials, alleging an attempt to circumvent the Finish It Act, according to Sen. Roger Wicker in a press release.

Mainor: 'Democrats will say anything to try to get someone who is not knowledgeable to vote for them'

By Peach Tree Times Report | Aug 15, 2023

Georgia Rep. Mesha Mainor made headlines back in early July when she chose to break with the rest of her party and moved from the Democrat Party to the Republican Party over a vote dealing with funding for public schools and school choice. She explained her choice was based on the amount of funding Democrats were giving to immigrants at the border while school children in their same neighborhood weren’t able to properly learn to read in their schools.

Poll: Voters in battleground states now trust Republicans more than Democrats on education

By Peach Tree Times Report | Aug 2, 2023

A new poll released by Democrats for Education Reform (DFER) found that voters in key battleground states, including Georgia, now trust Republicans more than Democrats on the issue of education.

Options Now Clinic continues to offer free medical support to women with unplanned pregnancies

By Peach Tree Times Report | Jul 31, 2023

As court challenges continue over Georgia's "Living Infants Fairness and Equality (LIFE)" Act, the Options Now Clinic in Valdosta, Ga. continues to offer free medical services and support to women with unplanned pregnancies.

Greene says blood is on the hands of Biden, Mayorkas 'for refusing to secure our border'

By Peach Tree Times Report | Jul 24, 2023

Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has filed an impeachment inquiry against Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, asking the House Judiciary Committee to launch an investigation into what she called his dereliction of duty and violation of border security laws.

Martinez on border crisis: 'People need to get their heads out of the sand and pay attention'

By Peach Tree Times Report | Jul 23, 2023

Amid the ongoing immigration crisis at the southern border the United States shares with Mexico, tensions seem to be on the rise.

Gov. Kemp: Kia to Invest Over $200 Million in EV9 Production Expansion

By Peach Tree Times Report | Jul 14, 2023

Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Kia will invest more than $200 million and create nearly 200 new jobs at its West Point plant to accommodate assembly of the company’s highly anticipated all-electric 2024 EV9 three-row SUV.

Sens. Ossoff, McConnell Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Oversight of Federal Prisons

By Peach Tree Times Report | Jul 14, 2023

U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working across the aisle to increase Federal oversight and accountability of the Federal prison system.

El Senador Ossoff Lidera Impulso para Reabrir el Centro del programa ‘Job Corps’ de Atlanta y Ampliar la Capacitación de Fuerza Laboral en Georgia

By Peach Tree Times Report | Jul 14, 2023

El Senador Ossoff está pidiendo al Departamento de Trabajo que reafirme sus compromisos con los georgianos y restablezca el sitio de capacitación de Job Corps en Atlanta.

El Senador Ossoff Lanza Esfuerzo para Ayudar a los Inquilinos de Georgia a Convertirse en Propietarios de Vivienda

By Peach Tree Times Report | Jul 14, 2023

El Senador Ossoff hace un llamado a los ejecutivos de varios proveedores de viviendas de renta para ayudar a los inquilinos con buen historial de pago a generar crédito para que puedan comprar vivienda

June Net Tax Revenues Down 0.4%

By Peach Tree Times Report | Jul 13, 2023

The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in June totaled $2.84 billion, for a decrease of $10.9 million, or -0.4 percent, compared to June 2022, when net tax collections totaled $2.85 billion.

Sen. Ossoff Introduces Legislation to Crack Down on Fentanyl Trafficking

By Peach Tree Times Report | Jul 13, 2023

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator recently warned social media companies aren’t doing enough to stop sale of fentanyl by cartels & other groups

Sen. Ossoff Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Georgia’s Citrus Industry

By Peach Tree Times Report | Jul 13, 2023

Sen. Ossoff’s legislation would help ensure Georgia’s citrus industry has representation on the National Citrus Disease Subcommittee Ahead of 2023 Farm Bill reauthorization, Sen. Ossoff met with key agricultural leaders to ensure farm bill meets the needs of Georgia’s farmers & growers

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U.S., Georgia gas prices far outpace inflation

Green: "Your ignorance of such basic and readily public information suggests a breakdown in intra-agency intelligence sharing."

Wicker: 'These auctions represent a brazen attempt to circumvent the FINISH IT Act'

Mainor: 'Democrats will say anything to try to get someone who is not knowledgeable to vote for them'

Poll: Voters in battleground states now trust Republicans more than Democrats on education

Options Now Clinic continues to offer free medical support to women with unplanned pregnancies

Greene says blood is on the hands of Biden, Mayorkas 'for refusing to secure our border'

Martinez on border crisis: 'People need to get their heads out of the sand and pay attention'

Gov. Kemp: Kia to Invest Over $200 Million in EV9 Production Expansion

Sens. Ossoff, McConnell Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Oversight of Federal Prisons

El Senador Ossoff Lidera Impulso para Reabrir el Centro del programa ‘Job Corps’ de Atlanta y Ampliar la Capacitación de Fuerza Laboral en Georgia

El Senador Ossoff Lanza Esfuerzo para Ayudar a los Inquilinos de Georgia a Convertirse en Propietarios de Vivienda

June Net Tax Revenues Down 0.4%

Sen. Ossoff Introduces Legislation to Crack Down on Fentanyl Trafficking

Sen. Ossoff Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Georgia’s Citrus Industry

El Senador Ossoff Lanza Esfuerzo para Ayudar a los Inquilinos de Georgia a Convertirse en Propietarios de Vivienda

Sen. Ossoff Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Support Small Businesses Owned by Service-Disabled Veterans

Sen. Ossoff Statement on Evan Gershkovich

Sen. Ossoff Leading Push to Reopen Atlanta Job Corps Center, Expand Workforce Training in Georgia

Sen. Ossoff Launches Inquiry to Help Georgia Renters Become Homeowners

Georgia ranks 2nd among 38 U.S. states for teacher shortages

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