Peach Tree Times

Georgia unemployment rate drops to all-time low of 3.1%

By Bob Martin | Nov 26, 2021

Job growth is high in the state of Georgia, with Gov. Brian Kemp announcing last week that the unemployment rate in October had dropped to 3.1%, which is the lowest in the state’s history. It is the 18th month in a row that the unemployment rate has dropped.

“Christmas In LULA” Parade Sign UP for Saturday Dec 4th

By Press release submission | Nov 26, 2021

Join us for the Annual Christmas in Lula Parade for Saturday Dec 4th!

Feature Showing- White Christmas (Singalong) on Nov 27

By Press release submission | Nov 26, 2021

Join us as we sing along to this classic Christmas musical starring Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney.

From Georgia Business Daily

Georgia scores 54 out of 100 in financial transparency study

By Georgia Business News reports | 3 years ago

Georgia earned a score of 54 out of a possible 100 points in a ranking by the Chicago-based policy institute Truth in Accounting (TIA), putting the state in a tie for 48th place among the 50 states.

Downtown Development Authority Meeting on Dec 2

By Press release submission | Nov 26, 2021

Downtown Development Authority Meeting on Dec 2

Week ending October 16: 69 deaths among Hispanic people in Georgia

By Peach Tree Times | Nov 25, 2021

There were 69 Hispanic people who died in Georgia in the week ending October 16, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

68 people die in Georgia from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending October 9

By Peach Tree Times | Nov 25, 2021

There were 68 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending October 9, a 5.6 percent decrease from the previous week.

89 people die in Georgia from cerebrovascular disease in week ending October 9

By Peach Tree Times | Nov 25, 2021

There were 89 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending October 9, a 17.1 percent increase over the previous week.

Board Business Briefs: School Board Approves Legislative Priorities

By Press release submission | Nov 25, 2021

The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday, Nov. 18, approved its 2022 Legislative Partnership Priorities, which advocate for continued local control of public education decisions and the end of State educational funding budget cuts.

WCS Parent Mentor Receives Statewide Award

By Press release submission | Nov 25, 2021

Whitfield County Schools would like to congratulate our own Erin Arledge for receiving the 2021 Phil Pickens Leadership Award for Parent Mentors!

CDC reports 64 deaths among Georgia Hispanics in week ending October 9

By Peach Tree Times | Nov 24, 2021

There were 64 Hispanic people who died in Georgia in the week ending October 9, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

41 people die in Georgia from diabetes mellitus in week ending October 9

By Peach Tree Times | Nov 24, 2021

There were 41 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending October 9, a 18 percent decrease from the previous week.

75 people die in Georgia from Alzheimer's disease in week ending October 9

By Peach Tree Times | Nov 24, 2021

There were 75 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending October 9, a 19.4 percent decrease from the previous week.

Recycling & Waste Transfer Station Information

By Press release submission | Nov 24, 2021

As a resident of Dade County (with a Dade County car plate/tag), a citizen may dispose up to 8 bags of trash/garbage on a daily basis for free at the Dade County Transfer Station.

City of LaFayette "Peace on Earth" Parade on Dec 3

By Press release submission | Nov 24, 2021

The Annual City of LaFayette Christmas Parade is a long-standing tradition in our city and has been for many, many years.

Upgraded Providence Park reopens with new trail, pier, pavilion

By Press release submission | Nov 24, 2021

An upgraded Providence Park reopened to the public Tuesday, culminating a months-long process to add a new disabled-accessible trail as well as a signature pier and pavilion over Providence Lake.

Council member takes Oath of Office

By Press release submission | Nov 24, 2021

Newly elected Johns Creek Council member Stacy Skinner was sworn into office at the City Council meeting Nov. 15.

Events To Close Downtown Streets On Three December Days

By Press release submission | Nov 24, 2021

The City of Alpharetta will close some downtown streets on the first three Fridays in December to provide enhanced pedestrian safety during events associated with its Season of Celebration.

15 people die in Georgia from influenza and pneumonia in week ending October 9

By Peach Tree Times | Nov 23, 2021

There were 15 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending October 9, a 31.8 percent decrease from the previous week.

30 people die in Georgia from kidney disease in week ending October 9

By Peach Tree Times | Nov 23, 2021

There were 30 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending October 9, a 33.3 percent decrease from the previous week.