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News from April 2022

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Brenau designated a Military Friendly college for 2022-23

By Press release submission | Apr 22, 2022

Brenau University has been named a Military Friendly college for the 2022-23 school year by Military Friendly Schools, a designation it has held consistently during the last 10 years.

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American Principles Project director: 'Women's sports are under serious threat in this country'

By David Beasley | Apr 22, 2022

The Georgia State Athletic Association plans to decide whether boys can participate in girls sports, after the state legislature declined to act on the question, Fox 5 reported.

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Georgia ranks 31st in the U.S. for the most other taxes paid in 2021

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 22, 2022

In 2021, Georgia collected $139 million in other taxes, ranking it 31st in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Star Business Month: Breakfast With The Stars

By Press release submission | Apr 22, 2022

Star Business Month: Breakfast With The Stars

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Brenau, Gwinnett Tech sign interior design credit transfer agreement

By Press release submission | Apr 22, 2022

Brenau University has entered an agreement with Gwinnett Technical College that makes it easier for students who earn associate degrees in interior design from the technical college to transfer credits to Brenau toward a bachelor’s degree.

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How many Under 25-year-olds died in Georgia during week ending April 2?

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 21, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 12 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending April 2.

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Georgia ranks 13th in the U.S. for the most corporations net income taxes paid in 2021

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 21, 2022

In 2021, Georgia collected $1.8 billion in corporations net income taxes, ranking it 13th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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13 people die in Georgia with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending April 16, 2022

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 21, 2022

There were 13 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending April 16, 2022, a 23.5% decrease from the previous week.

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22 people die in Georgia with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending April 16, 2022

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 21, 2022

There were 22 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Georgia during the week ending April 16, 2022, a 31.3% decrease from the previous week.

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Northside named one of the Best Places to Work in Atlanta among employees

By Press release submission | Apr 21, 2022

Northside Hospital has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Atlanta 2022 by workplace culture and compensation monitoring site Comparably.

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215 people die in Georgia from heart disease in week ending April 16, 2022

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 20, 2022

There were 215 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending April 16, 2022, a 22.9% decrease from the previous week.

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Biden calls on EPA: waive ban on E15 gas to 'increase fuel supply and lower prices'

By Emily Bevard | Apr 20, 2022

As inflation ramps up, President Biden has made a number of critical decisions in his effort to bring down gas prices for Americans, none of which include increasing domestic production. His latest announcement involves an unlikely embrace of fossil fuels.

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‘It’s very concerning’: Georgia Department of Labor workers linked to human smuggling, conspiring to engage in forced labor

By Emily Bevard | Apr 20, 2022

David Estes, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Georgia, revealed that multiple state employees allegedly conspired to smuggle workers into Georgia.

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VRF launches absentee ballot tracker in key states: 'Our mission is to make voter information more accessible to the public'

By Emily Bevard | Apr 20, 2022

The Voter Reference Foundation (VRF) revealed on Wednesday that they will add the ability to track absentee ballots in primary and general elections in 2022.

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220 people die in Georgia from cancer in week ending April 16, 2022

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 20, 2022

There were 220 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending April 16, 2022, a 11.6% decrease from the previous week.

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291 people age 85 and older in Georgia are estimated to have died during week ending April 2

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 20, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 291 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending April 2.

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Georgia ranks 10th in the U.S. for the most individual income taxes paid in 2021

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 20, 2022

In 2021, Georgia collected $14.2 billion in individual income taxes, ranking it 10th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Wyche: How Marcus Mariota could fit into Falcons long-term QB plan

By Press release submission | Apr 20, 2022

Marcus Mariota, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2015 draft by the Titans, is the Falcons starting quarterback -- right now.

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The Partnership Pledges $50,000 to UWG, Helping Transform Student-led Initiative

By Press release submission | Apr 20, 2022

The Partnership announced a collaborative effort with the University of West Georgia (UWG) and its School of Communication, Film, and Media (SCFM). The Partnership has pledged $50,000 in support toward the transformation of bluestone, a student-led public relations firm and talent and resource development initiative at UWG.

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63 people die in Georgia from cerebrovascular disease in week ending April 16, 2022

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 19, 2022

There were 63 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending April 16, 2022, a 13.7% decrease from the previous week.