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The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Georgia in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $341,389, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Effingham County included in Georgia's major disaster declaration after Hurricane Helene

On September 30, 2024, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. approved a Major Disaster Declaration for Georgia to release federal funds aiding recovery from Hurricane Helene, which began on September 24 and continues to affect the region.

Rep. Doreen Carter calls for state of emergency after BioLab plant fire

State Representative Doreen Carter has issued a statement addressing the recent fire at the BioLab Chemical Plant in Rockdale County. The incident, which occurred in Conyers, has raised concerns about health risks due to smoke and chemical fallout affecting the community.

Savannah interchange dedicated to late Chairman Pete Liakakis

State Representative Carl Gilliard, who chairs the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, is set to host a road dedication event in partnership with Chatham County. The event will honor the late Chairman Pete Liakakis with a memorial interchange. It is scheduled for Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 11 a.m. at the Chatham County Board of Commissioners in Savannah.

Joint committee on disaster mitigation to meet in Savannah

The Senate Natural Resources and Environment Subcommittee on Disaster Mitigation and Resilience, chaired by Senator Lee Anderson from Grovetown, will convene a joint meeting with the House Disaster Mitigation and Resilience Study Committee. The session is scheduled for Wednesday, October 9, at 9:00 a.m. in Savannah, Georgia.

Kim Schofield hosts Healing Arts Atlanta event at High Museum

State Representative Kim Schofield is set to host the Healing Arts Atlanta event on October 7, 2024, at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. The event aims to explore how arts can be integrated into healthcare to improve health outcomes and address disparities across Georgia.

Georgia ranks 26th in average VA home loan amount in 2023

With $326,395 in issued loans, Georgia ranked 26th for the average amount of a VA home loan in 2023, according to figures provided by the Veteran Affairs Home Loans Index.

Which type of Georgia companies were inspected the most by FDA in September?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Food and Cosmetics companies from Georgia in September.

Tanya F. Miller inducted into American College of Trial Lawyers

State Representative Tanya F. Miller of Atlanta has been inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL) during its annual meeting held in Nashville, Tennessee. The ACTL represents the top one percent of trial lawyers across North America and is committed to upholding excellence in advocacy, ethics, and professionalism within the legal sector.

Metro Atlanta leaders demand Conyers BioLab closure after chemical fire

State Representatives Jasmine Clark and Park Cannon, alongside other leaders from Metro Atlanta, are set to hold a press conference on Thursday, October 3, 2024. The event will take place at 2:30 p.m. on the South Wing Steps of the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta.

Kemp visits hurricane-affected communities; outlines state’s ongoing recovery efforts

This week, Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp visited several communities in Georgia that were affected by Hurricane Helene. The couple aimed to ensure that state resources were being effectively directed to those in need.

Rep. Scott Hilton receives award from Humane Society of the United States

State Representative Scott Hilton, a Republican from Peachtree Corners, has been recognized by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) with the 2024 Humane Legislator Award. This accolade is awarded to legislators who demonstrate leadership and commitment to animal protection.

Georgia committee to discuss impact of credit card fees

The House Study Committee on Credit Card Fees on State Sales and Excise Tax and Their Impact on Georgia Merchants and Consumers is set to convene for its second meeting. The committee, led by State Representative Will Wade of Dawsonville, will gather on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. The session is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. in room 506 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building located in Atlanta.

Memorial intersection dedicated in honor of Atlanta businessman Maceo A. Brown

State Representative Mesha Mainor, along with local officials and members of Atlanta's business community, will hold a ceremony on October 5, 2024. The event is to honor Maceo A. Brown, founder and former president and CEO of System 5 Electronics, Inc., by unveiling the Maceo A. Brown Memorial intersection sign. This intersection is where Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard, Anderson Avenue, and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive converge.

Interstate interchange named after late public servant Richard H. Smith

On October 8, Senator Ed Harbison will attend the dedication of the Honorable Richard H. Smith Memorial Interchange in Columbus, Georgia. The interchange at Interstate 185 and US-27-Alternate/Manchester Expressway will bear the name of Richard Smith, a respected public servant.

Georgia: Devices companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Georgia in September

By Peach Tree Times | Oct 2, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Devices company from Georgia in September.

FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Biologics companies in Georgia during September

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Biologics company from Georgia in September.

Georgia's six-week abortion ban struck down by court ruling

Today, Sen. Nabilah Islam Parkes (D–Duluth) expressed approval of a recent ruling by Fulton County Superior Judge Robert McBurney that invalidated Georgia's six-week abortion ban. The judge found the law unconstitutional, citing violations of privacy and bodily autonomy protections under the state constitution. Georgia law currently allows abortions up to 22 weeks.

Senate AI study committee to hold fifth virtual meeting

The Senate Study Committee on Artificial Intelligence, chaired by Sen. John Albers (R–Roswell), will hold its fifth hearing on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be conducted in conjunction with the House Technology and Infrastructure Innovation Subcommittee on AI.

Senator announces new partnership supporting historically black colleges