State of Georgia
Recent News About State of Georgia
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Gov. Brian Kemp RFRA bill: 'Georgia remains a welcoming place'
Brian Kemp, governor of Georgia, has expressed his support for Senate Bill 36 (SB 36), stating that it aligns with long-standing federal religious freedom protections while also welcoming people of all beliefs in Georgia.
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EDA awards over $11 million in grants for economic development projects in Georgia in 2023
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued 19 grants totaling $11,724,802 in 2023 to fund economic development projects in Georgia.
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Georgia sees 10.2% increase in transfer reliance since 1970
In 2022, government transfers contributed 17.6% of income in Georgia. How does this compare to historical figures?
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61 basketball players from Georgia to play in NCAA women’s tournament
Atlanta has the most players of any city representing Georgia in the tournament.
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Georgia has 92 basketball players on the court in this year’s men’s NCAA March Madness tournament
Atlanta has the most players of any city representing Georgia in the tournament.
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Georgia ranks 48th highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $9,964 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Georgia received an average of $9,964 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it fourth lowest in the nation.
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Georgia ranks 31st highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 17.6% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 17.6% of income in Georgia—ranking it the 21st least dependent among U.S. states.
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Analysis: Georgia among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Peach Tree Times shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Georgia is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls' high school sports.
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Georgia: Residents received $14.41 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022
In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.3% of income in Georgia, providing an average of $1,320 per capita to residents.
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Georgia: Medicare dependency reached 4.4% in 2022
In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 4.4% of income in Georgia, providing an average of $2,465 per capita to residents.
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Georgia: Social Security made up 5.7% of total income in 2022
In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 5.7% of income in Georgia, providing an average of $3,251 per capita to residents.
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Georgia: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.6% of income in 2022
In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.6% of income in Georgia, providing an average of $1,449 per capita to residents.
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Analysis: Georgia among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Peach Tree Times shows that Georgia is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.
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2023: Georgia ranks 10th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $11,724,802
In 2023, Georgia received $11,724,802 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 10th nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).
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Analysis: Georgia one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Peach Tree Times shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Georgia is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls' high school sports.
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In Georgia, 462 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”
Georgia registered 462 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).
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Georgia receives 8 EDA grants totaling $1,695,000 for public works in 2023
Georgia received eight grants totaling $1,695,000 for public works in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Georgia receives 4 EDA grants totaling $5,075,922 for planning in 2023
Georgia received four grants totaling $5,075,922 for planning in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Georgia receives 1 EDA grant totaling $1,239,320 for trade adjustment assistance in 2023
Georgia received one grant totaling $1,239,320 for trade adjustment assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Georgia receives 1 EDA grant totaling $749,896 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023
Georgia received one grant totaling $749,896 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.