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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Georgia declines from Q4 FY2023 to Q1 FY2024

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 30, 2024

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Georgia during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $323,117, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Which type of Georgia companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q1?

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 29, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 25 inspections at 25 Food and Cosmetics companies from Georgia in the first quarter of 2024.

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America First Legal: ‘There is no reason for a foreign national to be on’ Georgia voter rolls

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 28, 2024

America First Legal (AFL) has sent a letter to each senior election official of all 50 states, including to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, to advise on two federal laws that allow states to request and obtain accurate information on an individual’s citizenship status and their ability to vote.

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Rep. Lee Hawkins appointed to opioid alternatives study committee

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 28, 2024

State Representative Lee Hawkins (R-Gainesville), chairman of the House Health Committee, was recently appointed by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve on the House Study Committee on Alternatives to Opioids for Pain Management.

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Gov. Kemp appoints John Cunningham to Coweta County State Court

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 28, 2024

Governor Kemp Announces Appointment to Coweta County State Court

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Rep Todd Jones joins study committee examining credit card fees' impact

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 27, 2024

ATLANTA – State Representative Todd Jones (R-South Forsyth), Chairman of the House Committee on Technology and Infrastructure Innovation, was recently appointed by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve as a member of the House Study Committee on Credit Card Fees on State Sales and Excise Tax and Their Impact on Georgia Merchants and Consumers.

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Rep. Mark Newton joins opioid alternatives study committee

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 27, 2024

State Representative Mark Newton (R-Augusta), Chairman of the House Committee on Interstate Cooperation, has been appointed by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve on the House Study Committee on Alternatives to Opioids for Pain Management.

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Rep. Katie Dempsey chairs new committee on opioid alternatives

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 27, 2024

State Representative Katie Dempsey (R-Rome) has been appointed by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to chair the House Study Committee on Alternatives to Opioids for Pain Management.

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Rep. Viola Davis celebrates successful senior community event in Atlanta

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 27, 2024

ATLANTA – State Representative Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) announced the success of a recent senior community event held at the Pink Lion Jazz Club within the New Black Wall Street Market. The event was organized in collaboration with the Georgia Council on Aging and the DeKalb County House and Senate Office of Constituent Services. It brought together seniors from the community for an afternoon of music, fellowship, dance, and educational information.

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Rep. Terry Cummings appointed to study committee on credit card fees

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 27, 2024

State Representative Terry Cummings (D-Mableton) has been appointed by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to the House Study Committee on Credit Card Fees on State Sales and Excise Tax and Their Impact on Georgia Merchants and Consumers.

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Rep. Jason Ridley appointed to House study committee on private water systems

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 25, 2024

State Representative Jason Ridley (R-Chatsworth) has been appointed by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve on the House Study Committee on Private Water Systems.

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Senate study committee on AI to hold first meeting

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 25, 2024

The Senate Study Committee on Artificial Intelligence, chaired by Senator John Albers (R–Roswell), is set to hold its inaugural hearing on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will take place at the State Capitol in Atlanta and is open to the public. It will also be live-streamed on the Georgia General Assembly website.

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Georgia reports $5.4 million in public pension contributions in 2022

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 24, 2024

In 2022, Georgia had received $5.4 million in contributions to its public pension funds, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Senator Harbison hosts annual event honoring African American broadcasters

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 24, 2024

Sen. Ed Harbison to Host Fourth Annual Black Music Radio Legends African American Broadcasters Event

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Georgia State AG Chris Carr: Biden's 'pro-union' farm rule makes 'unreasonable & unlawful demands' for American employers

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 22, 2024

Georgia's Attorney General Chris Carr has criticized the Biden administration's regulation for temporary foreign farm workers, describing it as imposing "unlawful demands on American agricultural employers." Carr made his statement in a June 14 post on X.

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Rep. Al Williams joins House study committee on navigable streams

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 21, 2024

State Representative Al Williams (D-Midway) has been appointed by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve on the House Study Committee on Navigable Streams and Related Matters.

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Rep. Matt Reeves commended by nurses group for supporting key healthcare legislation

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 21, 2024

State Representative Matt Reeves (R-Duluth) was recently commended by the Georgia United Advanced Practice Registered Nurses of Georgia (UAPRN) at their meeting in Alpharetta, Georgia, for his support of House Bill 1046 and Senate Bill 449, enacted in 2024. These bills aim to improve Georgia’s healthcare workforce.

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Rep. Debbie Buckner named to House Study Committee on Private Water Systems

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 21, 2024

State Representative Debbie Buckner (D-Junction City) was recently appointed by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve as a member of the House Study Committee on Private Water Systems.

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American Principles Project President: Disney's children's pride month collection 'should seriously disturb every parent in this country'

By Peach Tree Times reports | Jun 20, 2024

Terry Schilling, president of American Principles Project, said the pride collection that Disney has produced for children's sections in department stores nationwide, featuring characters like Mickey Mouse and Marvel Superheroes, "should seriously disturb every parent in this country" and consumers should not support the company, which donates to the Trevor Project.

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Analysis: Georgia among 24 states affiliated with 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 20, 2024

Georgia is among 24 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.