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VA provides 5,161 home loans in Georgia totaling $1.6 billion in Q2

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 11, 2023

The U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) issued 5,161 home loans totaling $1.6 billion in Georgia during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 2.4% more purchase loans in Georgia for 2022 vs. 2021

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 11, 2023

The number of VA purchase loans in Georgia for 2022 was 20,638 and totaled $6.8 billion.

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Georgia ranks 15th in the U.S. for the most total taxes paid in 2022

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 11, 2023

In 2022, Georgia collected $33,933,816,000 in total taxes, ranking it 15th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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VA home loan amount averages $319,316 in Georgia for Q2

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 11, 2023

The average VA loan amount in Georgia during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $319,316, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Georgia companies were under most scrutiny during Q2 2023?

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 11, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 43 inspections at 39 Food and Cosmetics companies from Georgia in the second quarter of 2023.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Georgia during week ending July 1

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 11, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia in the week ending July 1, making up less than 0.6% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.

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11 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Georgia during week ending July 1

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 10, 2023

There were 11 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Georgia in the week ending July 1, making up 0.6% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.

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Sen. Ossoff Statement on Evan Gershkovich

By Peach Tree Times Report | Jul 10, 2023

U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff released the following statement on the 100th day of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich’s wrongful detainment in Russia.

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Sen. Ossoff Leading Push to Reopen Atlanta Job Corps Center, Expand Workforce Training in Georgia

By Peach Tree Times Report | Jul 10, 2023

Sen. Ossoff is calling on the Department of Labor to reaffirm its commitments to Georgians and restore the Job Corps training site in Atlanta

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Sen. Ossoff Launches Inquiry to Help Georgia Renters Become Homeowners

By Peach Tree Times Report | Jul 10, 2023

Sen. Ossoff is calling on executives of several rental housing providers to help loyal tenants build credit and achieve homeownership

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Sen. Ossoff Expanding Pre-School Opportunities for Children in Augusta

By Peach Tree Times Report | Jul 10, 2023

U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is delivering new resources to strengthen early childhood education in Augusta, Georgia.

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Sen. Ossoff Expanding Pre-School Opportunities for Kids in Hancock County

By Peach Tree Times Report | Jul 10, 2023

U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is delivering new resources to strengthen early childhood education in Hancock County.

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Sen. Ossoff Statement on Death of Crisp County Sheriff’s Deputy Tyee Browne

By Peach Tree Times Report | Jul 10, 2023

U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff released the following statement on the recent passing of Crisp County Sheriff’s Deputy Tyee Browne.

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WATCH: Sen. Ossoff Delivers Keynote Remarks at Macon Unity Rally Following Anti-Semitic Demonstrations

By Peach Tree Times Report | Jul 10, 2023

U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff joined with the Macon-Bibb County community for a unity rally following last weekend’s anti-Semitic demonstrations.

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354 people die from diseases of the heart in Georgia during week ending July 1

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 9, 2023

There were 354 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Georgia in the week ending July 1, making up 20.9% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.

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39 Hispanic people in Georgia passed away in week ending June 17

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 9, 2023

There were 39 Hispanic people who died in Georgia in the week ending June 17, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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End of life: Georgia deaths during week ending July 8 did not exceed death expectancy

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 9, 2023

Georgia's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending July 8, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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336 people die from cancer in Georgia during week ending July 1

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 8, 2023

There were 336 deaths from cancer reported in Georgia in the week ending July 1, making up 19.8% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.

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Georgia's miscellaneous tax revenues up 1.9% since Q2 2023

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 7, 2023

Georgia collected $53 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the second quarter of 2023, a 1.9% increase over the same period the previous year when $52 million was reported, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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91 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Georgia during week ending July 1

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 7, 2023

There were 91 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Georgia in the week ending July 1, making up 5.4% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.