With $299,560 in issued loans, Georgia ranked 28th for the average amount of a VA home loan in 2022, according to figures provided by the Veteran Affairs Home Loans Index.
The average VA home loan amount in Georgia during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $338,107, a 5.9% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
Governor Brian Kemp recently announced that medical device manufacturer Gerresheimer intends to invest $88 million in expanding its operations in Peachtree City. The expansion is anticipated to create over 200 jobs, with the company focusing on the production of autoinjectors for drug administration.
Of the 10,625,615 citizens living in Georgia in 2021, 76.2% were old enough to vote, equating to 8,093,418 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.
Georgia's School Superintendent, Richard Woods, has unveiled substantial modifications to the 2023 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI). The changes are designed to highlight advancements in academic areas such as Progress and Readiness. Officials have indicated that the decision to abandon the 100-point scale is intended to provide a more comprehensive view of school performance, underlining a nuanced approach for enhanced analysis and targeted academic improvements.
Delta Airlines, headquartered in Atlanta, has been largely silent on the recent atrocities committed by Hamas and the threats to the Jewish community, despite its history of supporting social causes. The company had previously spoken out on social justice issues and implemented diversity programs and inclusion trainings in the wake of George Floyd's death. However, in the aftermath of Hamas' terrorist attack in Israel, which claimed the lives of over 1400 people, including at least 30 Americans, Delta has only released a single-sentence statement on the violence.
In an effort to foster economic inclusivity, the Georgia Chamber and Fiserv have unveiled a selection of eight diverse businesses for exclusive one-year memberships. These memberships are designed to empower enterprises across various sectors by providing essential resources and opportunities within the state's small business ecosystem.
Ahead of their Day of Resistance rallies across the country, the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) issued a "toolkit" document that refers to Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, Hamas’ brutal terrorist attack in Israel that left over 1200 dead, as "the resistance," and it further stated that student activities are part of the movement and not just in solidarity. While the document has led some schools to move to deactivate the group, the SJP currently operates on the campuses of the University of Georgia and has been regularly holding rallies and walkouts.
Of the 10,625,615 citizens living in Georgia in 2021, 95.2% said they were only one race, while 4.8% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.
Deadline approaching: One week until deadline to submit an absentee ballot application for the Dec. 5 Municipal General Election/Special Election Runoff.
The American Farm Bureau’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Survey found that the cost of an average Thanksgiving dinner for 10 people costs 30% more this year, on average, than the same meal cost in 2020. Additionally, it found that the "expanded" meal, which includes ham and additional sides, will cost just over 40% more than that same meal pre-Biden. A recent poll of Battleground state voters, which included Georgia, showed that rising food prices was the top inflationary concern for respondents. This situation is greatly affecting households across America.
The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Georgia in the third quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $351,512, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.