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In a move to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Sen. Sonya Halpern (D–Atlanta) has announced a new partnership between her office and the HBCU Brilliance Initiative. This collaboration aims to enhance funding, resources, and opportunities for HBCUs.

Georgia senators celebrate literacy at College Football Hall of Fame

Yesterday, members of the Georgia Council on Literacy, Senators Jason Esteves (D–Atlanta) and Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro), celebrated Georgia Reads Day at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia.

Interchange named after late legislator Richard H. Smith

Senate Majority Whip Sen. Randy Robertson (R–Cataula) will attend the designation of the interchange of Interstate 185 at US-27-Alternate/Manchester Expressway as the Honorable Richard H. Smith Memorial Interchange in Columbus, Georgia, on October 8.

Representatives to oppose proposed sales tax increase at upcoming press conference

State Representatives John Carson and Ginny Ehrhart, along with Cobb County business leaders including John Loud of LOUD Security Systems, are set to hold a press conference opposing the proposed Mobility Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (MSPLOST) increase. The event is scheduled for Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 10 a.m. It will take place across from the Cobb-Marietta Transit Center in Marietta, Georgia.

Georgia enforces new age restrictions on consumable hemp starting October 1

State officials and agencies in Georgia continue their efforts to support residents recovering from Hurricane Helene. At the same time, Governor Brian Kemp, Commissioner Tyler Harper, and Colonel Billy Hitchens issued a reminder about the upcoming enforcement of the Georgia Hemp Farming Act. The law, which includes public safety restrictions on hemp products manufactured and sold in Georgia, will take effect on October 1.

Georgia Democrats to discuss court ruling on six-week abortion law

State Representative Park Cannon (D-Atlanta), Secretary of the Georgia House Democratic Caucus (GHDC), and other GHDC members will hold a press conference to commend the recent decision by the Fulton County Superior Court. The court's ruling requires abortion regulations to revert to pre-2019 standards, thereby allowing pregnant Georgians to access abortion care until approximately 22 weeks of gestation.

Joint committee meeting on disaster mitigation set for October in Savannah

The House Disaster Mitigation and Resilience Study Committee, chaired by State Representative Clint Crowe (R-Jackson), and the Senate Natural Resources Subcommittee, chaired by State Senator Lee Anderson (R-Grovetown), will hold a meeting on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 9 a.m. at the Chatham County Courthouse in Savannah, Georgia.

Rep. Lauren Daniel to address misinformation on Georgia's LIFE Act at press conference

State Representative Lauren Daniel (R-Locust Grove) and United States Congressman Dr. Rich McCormick will hold a press conference to discuss Georgia’s LIFE Act and maternal healthcare access. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 1 p.m. at the South Wing Steps of the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta.

Rep. Gabe Okoye comments on James Scott Vandiver's passing

State Representative Gabe Okoye of Lawrenceville has issued a statement following the passing of James Scott Vandiver on September 26, 2024.

House Study Committee postpones meeting due to Hurricane Helene

The House Study Committee on Private Water Systems has decided to postpone its second meeting, which was initially set for October 9, 2024. This decision comes in the wake of Hurricane Helene's impact on Georgia.

Tanya Miller to moderate BLK OPS panel at Military Influencer Conference

State Representative Tanya Miller (D-Atlanta) will moderate the BLK OPS Roadshow Panel at the Military Influencer Conference in Atlanta on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. The event will take place from 6 to 7:45 p.m. at the Signia by Hilton Atlanta World Congress Center.

Rep. Mesha Mainor to address environmental concerns along west corridor of I-20

State Representative Mesha Mainor (R-Atlanta) and the Five Mile Project (5MP) will hold a press conference to discuss environmental and health issues affecting African American communities along the west corridor of I-20 in Atlanta. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, October 7, 2024, at 9 a.m. at the intersection of Gordan Terrace S.W. and Racine Street S.W.

VA provides 5,334 home loans in Georgia totaling $1.8 billion in Q2

By Peach Tree Times | Sep 28, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 5,334 home loans totaling $1.8 billion in Georgia during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Georgia State AG Chris Carr: We 'shut down' Biden's latest student loan relief 'scheme'

Georgia's Attorney General Chris Carr said that they "uncovered" the Biden administration's third attempt to "unlawfully" cancel student loans, noting that the Supreme Court had "ruled against" it twice and Georgia quickly "filed suit" to stop it. Carr made his statement in a September 6 post on X.

Senate Urban Affairs Committee to discuss election infrastructure

Sen. Donzella James will chair the Senate Committee on Urban Affairs meeting on Tuesday, October 1, at 10:00 a.m. in Atlanta. This marks the committee's second interim meeting.

Senator Islam Parkes addresses Gwinnett County after Hurricane Helene

On the evening of September 26 and into the early morning hours of September 27, Hurricane Helene moved northward through the State of Georgia. The storm delivered impacts to nearly all of Georgia’s 159 counties, including Senate District 7, which encompasses portions of Gwinnett County northeast of Atlanta.

Senator Summers addresses impact after Hurricane Helene hits Georgia

On the evening of September 26 and into the early morning hours of September 27, Hurricane Helene moved northward through Georgia. The storm delivered impacts to nearly all of Georgia’s 159 counties, especially those in the south and east parts of the state.

Senator Davenport addresses Hurricane Helene's impact on Clayton County