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Georgia receives 8 EDA grants totaling $1,695,000 for public works in 2023

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 31, 2024

Georgia received eight grants totaling $1,695,000 for public works in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Senator Merritt honors late President Jimmy Carter's legacy

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 31, 2024

Today, Senator Nikki Merritt of Georgia expressed her condolences following the passing of former President Jimmy Carter.

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Georgia receives 4 EDA grants totaling $5,075,922 for planning in 2023

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 30, 2024

Georgia received four grants totaling $5,075,922 for planning in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Joint appropriations subcommittees to meet at Georgia State Capitol

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 30, 2024

The Joint Appropriations Public Safety Subcommittees and the House Special Subcommittee of Appropriations on State Prisons are scheduled to convene their next meeting at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta.

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Georgia state representatives express condolences on President Jimmy Carter's passing

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 30, 2024

State Representatives Kim Schofield, Viola Davis, and Sandra Scott have expressed their condolences following the passing of President Jimmy Carter.

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Georgia House Democrats honor late President Jimmy Carter's legacy

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 30, 2024

The Georgia House Democratic Caucus has expressed condolences following the passing of President Jimmy Carter at the age of 100.

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Georgia receives 1 EDA grant totaling $1,239,320 for trade adjustment assistance in 2023

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 29, 2024

Georgia received one grant totaling $1,239,320 for trade adjustment assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Georgia receives 1 EDA grant totaling $749,896 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 28, 2024

Georgia received one grant totaling $749,896 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Georgia State AG Chris Carr: 'The time to confront illegal immigration is now'

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 28, 2024

Georgia's Attorney General Chris Carr has called for immediate action to address illegal immigration, emphasizing its impact on public safety and the economy.

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Georgia State AG Chris Carr: Biden's imposed wage increases 'will make farming simply unaffordable'

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 28, 2024

Georgia's Attorney General Chris Carr has expressed concerns over the Biden administration's wage increases, stating they will render farming "unaffordable."

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Georgia State AG Chris Carr: 'Men should not play in women’s sports'

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 28, 2024

Georgia's Attorney General Chris Carr has said that men should not compete in women’s sports, describing it as a violation of "science and the law."

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Georgia State AG Chris Carr: 'If the Biden admin. won’t work w/ us to combat violent crime, they should get out of the way'

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 28, 2024

Georgia's Attorney General Chris Carr announced that the state is taking legal action against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for hindering efforts to jam contraband cellphones in prisons.

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Georgia receives 3 EDA grants totaling $298,684 for technical assistance in 2023

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 27, 2024

Georgia received three grants totaling $298,684 for technical assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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House study committee to hold final virtual meeting on agricultural products

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 27, 2024

The House Study Committee on the Exchange, Storage and Coverage of Agricultural Products, Grain and Livestock is set to hold its final meeting of the year.

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Georgia receives 2 EDA grants totaling $2,665,980 for regional innovation strategies in 2023

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 26, 2024

Georgia received two grants totaling $2,665,980 for regional innovation strategies in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Georgia leaders visit southern border troops over holidays

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 23, 2024

On December 20, Sen.

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Representatives Ridley and Byrd announce pre-session town hall in Woodstock

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 23, 2024

State Representatives Jordan Ridley and Charlice Byrd, both Republicans from Woodstock, have announced plans to hold a pre-session town hall meeting.

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Senator Dolezal seeks to reinstate special investigation committee amid legal controversies

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 20, 2024

Senator Greg Dolezal has announced plans to introduce a resolution in the upcoming 2025 Legislative Session aimed at reinstating the Senate Special Committee on Investigations.

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Corrections facilities senate study committee adopts final report with key recommendations

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 20, 2024

The Department of Corrections Facilities Senate Study Committee, chaired by Majority Whip Senator Randy Robertson, has unanimously adopted its final report.

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Georgia updates water withdrawal policy benefiting agriculture

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 20, 2024

State Representative Robert Dickey has expressed approval for recent updates to the water withdrawal permit suspension policy in Georgia.