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White students made up 36% of state's student body in 2022-23 school year

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 14, 2024

White students comprised 36% of the Georgia school population in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

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Senator Gail Davenport to host annual Juneteenth celebration in Jonesboro

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 14, 2024

ATLANTA (June 14, 2024) — Tomorrow, June 15, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Senator Gail Davenport (D–Jonesboro) and the Clayton County Black History Center will host the 23rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration & Music Festival. The event aims to unite the community of Jonesboro in celebration of the Juneteenth holiday.

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Rep. Edna Jackson joins committee on disaster mitigation

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 14, 2024

State Representative Edna Jackson (D-Savannah) has been appointed by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve on the House Study Committee on Disaster Mitigation and Resilience.

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Senate study committee on veterans' mental health to hold inaugural meeting

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 14, 2024

ATLANTA (June 14, 2024) — On Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., the Senate Study Committee on Veterans’ Mental Health and Housing, chaired by Sen. Chuck Payne (R–Dalton), will hold its first hearing.

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Rep. Shaw Blackmon named chairman for study on academic term systems

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 14, 2024

State Representative Shaw Blackmon (R-Bonaire), Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means, has been appointed by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to chair the House Study Committee on Assessing the Semester and Quarter Systems at USG and TCSG Institutions.

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Rep. Mandisha A. Thomas to speak at groundbreaking ceremony for traffic signal lights

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 14, 2024

State Representative Mandisha A. Thomas (D-South Fulton) will deliver remarks at a groundbreaking ceremony for temporary traffic signal lights on State Route 92 at Demooney and Jones Road on Monday, June 17, 2024, from 2 – 3 p.m. in South Fulton, Georgia.

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African American students made up 36% of Georgia student body in 2022-23 school year

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 13, 2024

The number of African American students enrolled in Georgia schools in the 2022-23 school year rose compared to the previous year.

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Estimated $919.9 million in bank failures across Georgia since 2012

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 13, 2024

There were more than 120 bank failures across the country from 2012 to 2024, 17 of which occurred in Georgia.

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Rep. Stacey Evans joins committee on academic calendar systems

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 13, 2024

State Representative Stacey Evans (D-Atlanta) has been appointed by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve on the House Study Committee on Assessing the Semester and Quarter Systems at USG and TCSG Institutions.

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Gov. Kemp announces rural workforce housing grants totaling over $10 million

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 13, 2024

Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the fourth round of grant recipients from the Rural Workforce Housing Initiative this week. The grants, totaling more than $10.3 million, will support nearly 312 housing units across five communities.

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Speaker Jon Burns reaffirms commitment to IVF in Georgia

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 13, 2024

ATLANTA – Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) reaffirmed his commitment to protecting access to fertility treatments for Georgia families on Thursday.

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Speaker Burns announces appointments to study committee on semester and quarter systems

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 13, 2024

ATLANTA – Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington) announced the members of the House Study Committee on Assessing the Semester and Quarter Systems at USG and TCSG Institutions. The committee was created by legislation adopted during the 2024 session of the Georgia General Assembly.

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Gov. Kemp tours Korean DMZ during economic mission

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 13, 2024

On June 13, 2024, Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp toured the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on the first day of their economic development mission to the Republic of Korea.

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Georgia officials embark on trade mission to South Korea

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 12, 2024

ATLANTA (June 12, 2024) — Senate President Pro Tempore John F. Kennedy (R–Macon) is set to join Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp on an international mission to the Republic of Korea in a strategic effort to enhance Georgia’s position in the global marketplace. The State Delegation will also include State Representatives Soo Hong (R–Lawrenceville) and Lehman Franklin (R–Statesboro). They will be accompanied by representatives from the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Georgia Environmental Protection Division, and Georgia Ports Authority.

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American Principles Project President: Girls’ sports, private spaces ‘should be protected from cradle to the grave’

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 11, 2024

Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project said states like Georgia need to to protect girls’ sports teams and access to private spaces at every level of education, not just college.

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Rep. Houston Gaines appointed chairman for nicotine vapor product safety committee

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 10, 2024

State Representative Houston Gaines (R-Athens) has been appointed by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to chair the House Study Committee on Safety and Consumer Protection of Nicotine Vapor Products. In the recent legislative session, Rep. Gaines authored House Bill 1260 to establish the Georgia Nicotine Vapor Products Directory. Although HB 1260 passed the House with a vote of 163-4, it did not receive a vote in the Senate.

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Rep. Lydia Glaize hosts roundtable for women-owned minority businesses

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 10, 2024

State Representative Lydia Glaize (D-Fairburn) recently hosted a roundtable discussion for women-owned minority businesses at the State Capitol on Monday, June 3, 2024. The primary objective of the meeting was to support women-owned minority businesses in their endeavors to become state vendors or contractors.

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Rep. Carolyn Hugley appointed to nicotine vapor product safety committee

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 10, 2024

State Representative Carolyn Hugley (D-Columbus) has been appointed by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve on the House Study Committee on Safety and Consumer Protection of Nicotine Vapor Products.

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

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 7, 2024

Terry Schilling, president of American Principles Project, said the pride collection Kohl's have advertised in their children's sections "should seriously disturb every parent in this country" and consumers should not shop at the department store, which donates to the Trevor Project.

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Jenny Beth Martin: ‘As long as Biden is in the White House, America’s borders will be unsecured’

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 7, 2024

Tea Party Patriots co-founder Jenny Beth Martin said America's borders will remain unsecured "as long as Biden is in the White House," despite the administration's recent attempt to enact border legislation.