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Kendrick and DeKalb delegation to hold town hall on legislative recap

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 15, 2025

State Representative Dar’shun Kendrick, along with members of the DeKalb County House Delegation, will host a town hall meeting on April 30, 2025.

Georgia DOT announces overnight lane closures on I-20 for improvement project

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 15, 2025

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has issued a lane closure advisory for a section of Interstate 20.

Georgia enacts $1 billion tax cuts for residents

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 15, 2025

Governor Brian P. Kemp signed two significant pieces of tax legislation in Cobb County on Tuesday, aimed at delivering over $1 billion in tax relief to Georgians.

9 H-1B petitions filed by Management of Companies and Enterprises employers classified under the Management of Companies and Enterprises industry in Georgia in 2024

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 14, 2025

In 2024, nine H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Management of Companies and Enterprises industry located in Georgia, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Rep. Gilliard to host Chatham County gang intervention kickoff meeting

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 14, 2025

State Representative Carl Gilliard of Savannah will lead the 2025 Kickoff Meeting for the Chatham County Gang Prevention and Intervention Commission.

Legislators to hold meeting in Stone Mountain for legislative updates

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 14, 2025

State Representative Viola Davis from Stone Mountain will join other state legislators for an upcoming meeting aimed at updating constituents on the latest legislative developments.

GDOT introduces new traffic signal measures at SR 109 and I-85 ramp

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 14, 2025

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is undertaking new measures to manage traffic through the installation of signals designed to improve flow, safety, and reduce congestion.

Roundabout traffic shift set to begin at SR 54 and SR 16 intersection

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 14, 2025

Contractors for the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will shift traffic into the final alignment at the intersection of State Route 54 and State Route 16 as part of a roundabout construction project.

Georgia's combined tax revenues down 10.8% from Q2 to Q3 2024

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 11, 2025

Georgia collected $8.4 billion in combined tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024.

Georgia DOT announces road work and traffic interruptions for Southeast Georgia

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 11, 2025

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has announced continued road work throughout Southeast Georgia from April 12 to April 18.

Georgia DOT announces lane closures for I-16 improvement projects starting April 14

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 11, 2025

The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) has announced lane closures on Interstate 16 as part of the 16@95 Improvement Projects, which aim to widen I-16 and reconstruct the I-16/I-95 Interchange.

Lane closures on SR 54 in Peachtree City for utility work on April 27

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 11, 2025

Fayette County authorities have announced that lane closures on State Route 54 in Peachtree City will take place to facilitate utility work.

Georgia Department of Transportation announces lane closures for State Route 400 project

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 11, 2025

The Georgia Department of Transportation has announced temporary lane closures for the State Route 400 Express Lanes Project, scheduled to start on the evening of April 13, 2025.

Lane closures planned for I-285/I-20 East Interchange improvements April 11-18

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 11, 2025

The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) has announced temporary lane closures on the I-285/I-20 East Interchange project.

Georgia Assembly focuses on culture wars amid correctional system liabilities

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 11, 2025

When the Georgia General Assembly focuses on culture wars rather than addressing pressing state issues, concerns arise about possible underlying motives.

Interstate 85 and State Route 42 lane closures planned from April 11 to April 20

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 11, 2025

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has announced lane closures around Interstate 85 and State Route 42/North Druid Hills Road due to construction activities.

Kenya Wicks discusses first legislative session and future plans

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 11, 2025

Senator Kenya Wicks, who represents Georgia's 34th Senate District, reflected on her first legislative session at the state Capitol.

Georgia DOT continues I-16/I-75 interchange construction in Macon-Bibb County

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 11, 2025

Contractors working on behalf of the Georgia Department of Transportation are set to continue the construction activities for the I-16/I-75 Interchange Improvement Project in Macon-Bibb County from April 11-18, 2025.

Q3 2024: Georgia's combined tax revenues down 10.9% since Q2 2024

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 10, 2025

Georgia collected $8.4 billion in total tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.