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News from June 2023

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Reminder: One day until deadline for absentee in-person voting for June 20 municipal elections

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 15, 2023

One day until deadline for absentee in-person voting for June 20 municipal elections.

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Carr: Hart County Man Indicted for Elder Exploitation

By Peach Tree Times Report | Jun 15, 2023

Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that Lawrence Montgomery, Jr. has been indicted on one count of felony Exploitation of an Elder Person in Hart County.

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Senators Reverend Warnock, Durbin Statement on Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Alabama Congressional Map

By Peach Tree Times Report | Jun 15, 2023

On June 8, Senator Reverend Warnock, along with U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released a joint statement following the Supreme Court’s 5-4 ruling that Alabama had diluted the power of Black voters and violated the Voting Rights Act

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Sens. Ossoff, Schmitt Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Give Military Spouses More Job Flexibility During Relocations

By Peach Tree Times Report | Jun 15, 2023

U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is introducing bipartisan legislation to support military spouses’ careers.

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“Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on June 12

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 14, 2023

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” on June 12.

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CDC predicts 358 people age 85 and older in Georgia died during week ending May 27

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 14, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 358 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending May 27.

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Governor and First Lady Kemp to Visit the Country of Georgia and France

By Peach Tree Times Report | Jun 14, 2023

On Tuesday, June 13, Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp will lead a delegation of state officials on an international mission, beginning in the Country of Georgia capital of Tbilisi and ending in Paris, France.

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Senators Reverend Warnock, Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Affordable Military Housing Options for Georgia Servicemembers

By Peach Tree Times Report | Jun 14, 2023

A leader for Georgia’s military families, today U.S. Senators Reverend Warnock (D-GA) and Murkowski (R-AK) are introducing a bipartisan bill that will help servicemembers across Georgia and the country obtain sufficient and affordable housing

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Sens. Ossoff & Graham Introduce Bipartisan Bills to Study Hydrogen for Aviation Industry, Strengthen American Energy Security

By Peach Tree Times Report | Jun 14, 2023

U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is introducing new bipartisan bills to strengthen American energy security and advance the development of hydrogen energy for the aviation industry.

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Death expectancy exceeds death count in Georgia during week ending May 27

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 13, 2023

Georgia's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending May 27, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Week of May 27: 361 people in 75-84 age group are estimated to have died in Georgia

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 13, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 361 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending May 27.

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Gov. Kemp Announces Grant Funds to Expand High-Speed Internet Access in Four Counties

By Peach Tree Times Report | Jun 13, 2023

Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced nearly $15 million in preliminary grant awards for broadband internet expansion through the second round of the Capital Projects Fund Grant Program.

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ICYMI: Senator Reverend Warnock Asks Department of Homeland Security to Provide Guidance on Federal Designation

By Peach Tree Times Report | Jun 13, 2023

“’I am seeking clarification about whether DHS has designated any group in Georgia as a DVE, and if not, I request that DHS share this policy clarification with any relevant state and local law enforcement partners,’ Warnock said in a letter to Mayorkas.”

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READOUT: Sen. Ossoff Meets with Korean Ambassador Cho Hyundong

By Peach Tree Times Report | Jun 13, 2023

Sen. Ossoff chairs Senate Korea Caucus, maintains frequent contact with Korean leaders Sen. Ossoff and Amb. Cho celebrated LG-Hyundai’s latest $4.3 billion investment in Georgia

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Gov. Kemp Announces 36 Appointments

By Peach Tree Times Report | Jun 12, 2023

Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the appointment and re-appointment of 35 people to various state boards, authorities, and commissions, as well as one district attorney position.

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Week ending May 27 could be deadliest for people in 65-74 age group in Georgia

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 12, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 272 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending May 27.

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Senator Reverend Warnock, Bipartisan Senators Push for Legislation to Claw Back Big Failed Bank Executive Pay

By Peach Tree Times Report | Jun 12, 2023

The bipartisan legislation would require federal regulators to claw back up to three years of compensation received by big bank executives in the event of a failure or resolution

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Sens. Ossoff, Lankford Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Upgrade Military Installations in Georgia and Nationwide June 8, 2023

By Peach Tree Times Report | Jun 12, 2023

U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is introducing bipartisan legislation to upgrade military facilities and strengthen national security.

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Georgia: 45 Hispanic lives lost in week ending May 20

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 11, 2023

There were 45 Hispanic people who died in Georgia in the week ending May 20, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Georgia during week May 27

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 11, 2023

Georgia's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending May 27, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.