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News from January 2024

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Number of VA loans issued in Georgia decreased by 22.8% from Q4 2022 to Q4 2023

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 15, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 5,767 home loans totaling $1.9 billion in Georgia during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Georgia: Device companies were the third least FDA inspected companies in Georgia in Q4 2023

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 14, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two device companies from Georgia in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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FDA conducted third highest number of inspections on Biologics companies in Georgia during Q4 2023

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 13, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three Biologics companies from Georgia in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Georgia: Drugs companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Georgia in Q4 2023

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 12, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted six inspections at six Drugs companies from Georgia in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Georgia companies were under most scrutiny during Q4 2023?

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 28 inspections at 28 Food and Cosmetics companies from Georgia in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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78% of Georgia voters oppose Inflation Reduction Act's use of Medicare savings for green energy projects

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 10, 2024

A recent poll conducted by the League of American Workers (LAW) reveals that Georgia voters oppose the utilization of Medicare savings for green energy projects, as proposed in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The survey indicates a significant 78 to 11 percent margin against this provision. Furthermore, eight out of ten senior citizens in Georgia expressed their opposition to the IRA's allocation of Medicare funds for such initiatives.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Georgia increases from Q2 to Q3 2023

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 10, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Georgia in the third quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $351,512, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

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Census highlights: 2021 shows most residents in Georgia aged 10 to 14

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 7, 2024

The median age of Georgia residents was 37 in 2021, lower than the national average of 38.

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Georgia's miscellaneous tax revenues unchanged since Q4 2023

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 7, 2024

Georgia collected $50 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the fourth quarter of 2023, unchanged from the same period the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Georgia's miscellaneous tax revenues down 3.8% in Q4 2023

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 6, 2024

Georgia collected $50 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the fourth quarter of 2023, a 3.8% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Women more prevalent than men in Georgia in 2021

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 6, 2024

Of the 10,625,615 people living in Georgia in 2021, 51.1% (5,433,999) were women and 48.9% (5,191,616) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by Peach Tree Times.

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Multiracial students made up 4% of Georgia student body in 2021-22 school year

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 5, 2024

Multiracial students comprised 4% of the Georgia school population in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

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Georgia sees less individual income tax revenue as of Q4 2023 compared to Q4 2022

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 5, 2024

The fourth quarter of 2023 brought in $4.1 billion in individual income tax revenue for Georgia, a 5.4% decrease from the same period in the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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How many Asian students were enrolled in Georgia schools during 2021-22 school year?

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 4, 2024

Asian students comprised 5% of the Georgia school population in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

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COO Gabe Sterling: 'My family has now joined the ranks of those who have had their home swatted'

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 4, 2024

Gabe Sterling, the Chief Operating Officer for the Georgia Secretary of State, has disclosed that his family has recently fallen prey to a growing trend known as "swatting," in which false emergency calls are made to provoke law enforcement responses at specific residences. This occurrence adds another tally to the increasing number of swatting incidents aimed at Georgia lawmakers.

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5.5% of citizens in Georgia unemployed in 2021

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 4, 2024

The unemployment rate in Georgia hit 5.5% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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Georgia: Veterinary companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Georgia in December 2023

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 4, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Veterinary company from Georgia in December 2023.

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Georgia sees more individual income tax revenue in Q4 2023

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 3, 2024

The fourth quarter of 2023 brought in $4.1 billion in individual income tax revenue for Georgia, a 3.7% increase from the third quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Georgia schools during 2021-22 school year?

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 3, 2024

The number of Hispanic students enrolled in Georgia schools in the 2021-22 school year rose compared to the previous year.

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Cortes: 'Bidenomics is NOT tasty'

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 3, 2024

Steve Cortes shared the impact of inflation and Bidenomics with increased prices for fast food restaurants like Chick-fil-A. The cost of a chicken sandwich at the typical Chick-fil-A location has increased over 150% since 2019.