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News from May 2023

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One week until voter registration deadline for July 18 municipal elections

By Peach Tree Times | May 15, 2023

Deadline approaching: One week until voter registration deadline for July 18 municipal elections.

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First Lady Marty Kemp Announces Appointment of Meredith Lackey to GRACE Commission

By Peach Tree Times Report | May 15, 2023

First Lady Marty Kemp today announced Governor Brian Kemp has appointed Meredith Lackey to the Georgians for Refuge, Action, Compassion, and Education (GRACE) Commission.

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Carr: Four Convicted in Minor Sex Trafficking Cases in Cherokee, Fulton Counties

By Peach Tree Times Report | May 15, 2023

Attorney General Chris Carr today announced the conviction of Jose Medina Dominguez (age 33), Cesar Juarez Oaxaca (age 39), Ruben Tolentino (age 35) and Cedric Johnson (age 48) for their involvement in the trafficking of a minor female victim in Cherokee and Fulton counties. All four of the defendants have been sentenced to prison.

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Senator Ossoff Works to Approve Legislation that Would Drive Economic Development in Georgia, Helping Students Access Financial Aid for Job Training Programs

By First State Times Report | May 15, 2023

The bipartisan JOBS Act would help more Georgia students access financial aid for job training programs that would contribute to their career success

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Georgia: 225 people in 45-64 age group are estimated to have died during week ending April 29

By Peach Tree Times | May 14, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 225 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending April 29.

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CDC reports 39 deaths among Georgia Hispanics in week ending April 22

By Peach Tree Times | May 14, 2023

There were 39 Hispanic people who died in Georgia in the week ending April 22, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Georgia deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending April 29

By Peach Tree Times | May 14, 2023

Georgia's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending April 29, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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How many 25-44-year-olds died in Georgia during week ending April 29?

By Peach Tree Times | May 13, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 44 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending April 29.

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April Net Tax Revenues Down 16.5%

By Peach Tree Times Report | May 13, 2023

The State of Georgia’s net tax collections for April totaled $4.19 billion for a decrease of $829.5 million, or -16.5 percent, compared to April 2022, when net tax collections totaled $5.01 billion.

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Analysis: Georgia among 25 states affiliated with 'hyper-partisan' voter data group, study finds

By Peach Tree Times Report | May 12, 2023

Georgia is among 25 states that are members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Peach Tree Times found.

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Reminder: Four weeks until deadline to request an absentee ballot for June 20 municipal elections

By Peach Tree Times | May 12, 2023

Deadline approaching: Four weeks until deadline to request an absentee ballot for June 20 municipal elections.

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Gov. Kemp Signs FY24 Budget to Invest in Public Safety, Healthcare, the Workforce, and More

By Peach Tree Times Report | May 12, 2023

Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Hyundai Motor Group representatives, members of the General Assembly, state and local elected officials, and economic development partners from around the state, signed the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget (HB 19) and HB 408 today at a signing ceremony on the site of the Hyundai Metaplant in Bryan County.

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GA Rep. Byrd: New federal mortgage rule will “penalize home buyers with good credit”

By Peach Tree Times Report | May 11, 2023

Georgia State Rep. Charlice Byrd (R-Woodstock), writing on behalf of the Georgia State Freedom Caucus, called on the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to end a new policy he says will “penalize home buyers with good credit.”

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Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation Creating Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission

By Peach Tree Times Report | May 11, 2023

Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, members of the General Assembly, district attorneys and solicitors-general, and other local and state leaders, signed Senate Bill 92 today, establishing the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission (PAQC).

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Carr Shares Tips, Resources to Protect Older Georgians During Older Americans Month

By Peach Tree Times Report | May 11, 2023

Attorney General Chris Carr is recognizing this May as Older Americans Month by sharing key tips and resources to help all Georgians recognize, prevent, and report the financial abuse and exploitation of older adults.

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Super Bowl champ to Georgia Tech graduates: 'Get married and start a family'

By Peach Tree Times Report | May 10, 2023

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, a two-time Super Bowl champion and outspoken Catholic, delivered the commencement address at his alma mater, Georgia Tech, telling students they should not focus on wealth and material success. Instead, he said getting married and starting a family is the path to true joy.

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407 people age 85 and older in Georgia are estimated to have died during week ending April 22

By Peach Tree Times | May 10, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 407 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending April 22.

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National poll shows strong support for prohibiting boys from playing girls’ sports; Georgia one of 29 states that allows it

By Peach Tree Times Report | May 10, 2023

As President Biden proposes a new rule that would amend Title IX to forbid U.S. schools and colleges from banning boys from participating in girls’ sports, a new national poll finds the majority of Americans support such a prohibition.

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Shawanda Reynolds-Cobb Confirmed as Department of Juvenile Justice Commissioner

By Peach Tree Times Report | May 10, 2023

Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Shawanda Reynolds-Cobb will become the permanent Commissioner of the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) after the Board of Juvenile Justice voted today to confirm her appointment.

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Carr Announces Distribution of $4.4 Million in Restitution to Thousands of Georgians Deceived by TurboTax Owner Intuit

By Peach Tree Times Report | May 10, 2023

ttorney General Chris Carr today announced that 145,788 Georgians who were tricked into paying for free tax services by TurboTax’s owner Intuit will soon begin receiving checks from a $141 million multistate settlement announced in May 2022.