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News from August 2024

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Georgia GOP Chairman Emeritus: VP Harris says 'checking ID is racist' except at the DNC

By Peach Tree Times reports | Aug 22, 2024

David Shafer, chairman emeritus of the Georgia Republican Party, said Vice President Kamala Harris held a higher level of security at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago than at the border.

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Election Oversight Group Director: Georgia ballot reconciliation rule 'critical' measures

By Peach Tree Times reports | Aug 22, 2024

Kevin Moncla, the director of the Election Oversight Group, said the common sense election rules recently adopted by the Georgia Election Board are "critical" measures to ensure election security in the state.

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Representative Teddy Reese announces academic achievement and scholarship cup awardees for 2024

By Peach Tree Times | Aug 22, 2024

State Representative Teddy Reese (D-Columbus) announced the 2024 Academic Achievement and Scholarship Cup awardees. The awards will be presented at halftime during the Spencer vs. Carver High School football game on Friday, August 23, 2024, at 7 p.m. at the A.J. McClung Memorial Stadium in Columbus.

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Gov. Kemp hosts roundtable discussing civil litigation impact on small businesses

By Peach Tree Times | Aug 22, 2024

Governor Brian P. Kemp, alongside other state leaders, hosted a roundtable discussion with small business leaders today in Atlanta to address civil litigation policies impacting Georgia's business climate and affordability for residents. This session is the first of three planned discussions announced by Governor Kemp earlier this month to engage stakeholders statewide and inform policy proposals for the upcoming legislative session.

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Restoration PAC launches ad in GA calling Kamala Harris a ‘complete failure’ on border

By Peach Tree Times reports | Aug 21, 2024

Restoration PAC launched an ad this week, entitled, ‘CZAR,’ that called Vice President Kamala Harris (D) a “complete failure” on the border.

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House study committee to address credit card fees' impact in Georgia

By Peach Tree Times | Aug 21, 2024

The House Study Committee on Credit Card Fees on State Sales and Excise Tax and Their Impact on Georgia Merchants and Consumers, chaired by State Representative Will Wade (R-Dawsonville), will hold its first meeting on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. The session is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in room 406 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in Atlanta.

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House committee to discuss alternatives to opioids for pain management

By Peach Tree Times | Aug 21, 2024

The House Study Committee on Alternatives to Opioids for Pain Management, chaired by State Representative Katie Dempsey (R-Rome), will convene its first meeting on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. The session is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will take place in room 606 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in Atlanta.

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Airline Trade Group: Credit Card Competition Act would 'negatively impact economic growth across Georgia'

By Peach Tree Times reports | Aug 20, 2024

Marli Collier, managing director at Airlines for America (A4A), said the proposed Durbin-Marshall Credit Card Competition Act would negatively impact Georgia's travel industry and economic health.

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Reps Davis & Schofield offer MARTA passes for constituent services day

By Peach Tree Times | Aug 20, 2024

ATLANTA – Rep. Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) and the DeKalb House and Senate Constituent Services Offices, in collaboration with Rep. Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) of the Fulton Delegation, will provide Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) passes for those facing transportation challenges to Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones’ DeKalb and Fulton Constituent Services Day on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. at the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) in Atlanta.

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Georgia Africa Legislative Caucus to host National Black Business Conference in Atlanta

By Peach Tree Times | Aug 20, 2024

The Georgia Africa Legislative Caucus (GALC), along with founder and co-chair State Representative El-Mahdi Holly (D-Stockbridge) and co-chair State Representative Segun Adeyina (D-Grayson), will co-host the 124th National Black Business Conference (NBBC) from Wednesday, August 21 to Saturday, August 24, 2024, at the Hilton Atlanta Hotel.

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Georgia Elections Board passes new rules affecting 2024 certification

By Peach Tree Times | Aug 20, 2024

Earlier this week, Georgia’s State Elections Board (SEB) held virtual meetings and passed new rules that could potentially delay the certification of election results in the 2024 election. The SEB has been proposing changes to Georgia’s election certification process, which has been trusted by voters for years.

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Senate committee to hold second meeting on preservation of Georgia's farmlands

By Peach Tree Times | Aug 20, 2024

On Friday, August 30, at 10:00 a.m., the Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgia’s Farmlands, chaired by Sen. Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro), will hold its second meeting at Habersham EMC.

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1 million well mitigation fund established for Bryan and Bulloch Counties

By Peach Tree Times | Aug 20, 2024

Last week, the Development Authority of Bryan County Board of Directors approved $250,000 toward the Well Mitigation Fund, an initiative to address impacts to existing Floridan aquifer wells within a five-mile radius of planned well sites. Earlier this summer, the Development Authority of Bulloch County and the Savannah Harbor-Interstate 16 Corridor Joint Development Authority (Savannah JDA) each approved $250,000 contributions to the fund. These contributions, along with Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America’s (HMGMA) $250,000 donation, bring the total fund to $1 million.

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Fresh meal innovator expands operations creating 300+ jobs in Montezuma

By Peach Tree Times | Aug 20, 2024

Governor Brian P. Kemp announced today that FreshRealm, Inc., a national leader in fresh meal delivery, will expand its operations in Montezuma, Georgia. This project is expected to create over 300 new jobs through an investment of $6.3 million in Macon County.

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Senators to present findings from Fulton County Jail subcommittee

By Peach Tree Times | Aug 20, 2024

ATLANTA (August 20, 2024) — On Friday, August 23, 2024, at 8:00 a.m., Senate Committee on Public Safety Chairman Sen. John Albers (R–Roswell) and Majority Whip Randy Robertson (R–Cataula) will hold a press conference to release the final report of the Senate Subcommittee on the Fulton County Jail to the public.

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Georgia Election Board adopts 'common sense' voter to ballot reconciliation rule; Statutory deadline for certification is affirmed

By Peach Tree Times | Aug 19, 2024

ATLANTA - The Georgia Election Board has adopted an important certification rule, requiring reconciliation of voters to ballots before election tallies can be certified at the precinct level.

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Governor Kemp announces judicial appointments

By Peach Tree Times | Aug 19, 2024

Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp announced several judicial appointments today. Sarah Griffie has been appointed to the Superior Court of the Piedmont Judicial Circuit, filling a vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Wayne D. McLocklin. Robert Lane will serve as the District Attorney of the Paulding Judicial Circuit, replacing Matt Rollins who was appointed to the Superior Court of the Paulding Judicial Circuit. Bradley L. Collins has been named Solicitor of Charlton County, succeeding Patrick Brooks who resigned.

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Governor Kemp discusses updates on Georgia Access and Pathways programs

By Peach Tree Times | Aug 19, 2024

Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian Kemp, joined by Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John King, Department of Community Health Commissioner Russel Carlson, and healthcare stakeholders, participated in a roundtable to discuss the state of healthcare in Georgia. The focus was on the Georgia Access and Georgia Pathways programs.

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Department of Corrections Facilities Study Committee schedules first hearing

By Peach Tree Times | Aug 19, 2024

The Department of Corrections Facilities Study Committee, chaired by Majority Whip Randy Robertson (R–Cataula), will hold its first hearing on Friday, August 23, at 9:00 a.m.

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Georgia Senate explores innovations in forestry amid market challenges

By Peach Tree Times | Aug 19, 2024

As summer transitions into fall, the Georgia Senate continues its critical work on issues that will shape the future of the state. On Tuesday, August 13, President Pro Tempore John F. Kennedy chaired the first Senate Advancing Forest Innovation in Georgia Study Committee meeting, dedicated to exploring how Georgia can continue to lead in the nation’s forestry sector.