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Speaker Jon Burns announces appointments to two new House study committees

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 20, 2024

ATLANTA – Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington) announced the members of two additional House study committees today. These committees were established by legislation adopted during the 2024 session of the Georgia General Assembly.

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Rep. John Corbett joins study committee on navigable streams

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 20, 2024

State Representative John Corbett (R-Lake Park), chairman of the House Committee on Motor Vehicles, 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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Speaker Jon Burns announces appointments to health coverage commission

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 20, 2024

ATLANTA – Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington) announced the House appointments to the Comprehensive Health Coverage Commission today. This commission was established by legislation adopted during the 2024 session of the Georgia General Assembly.

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Rep. Johnny Chastain named to House Study Committee on navigable streams

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 20, 2024

State Representative Johnny Chastain (R-Blue Ridge) 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. Chuck Martin appointed to assess academic calendar systems at Georgia institutions

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 20, 2024

State Representative Chuck Martin (R-Alpharetta), Chairman of the House Committee on Higher Education, 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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Joint Committee on Licensing Issues to hold inaugural meeting on June 26

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 20, 2024

ATLANTA — On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., the Joint House and Senate Committee on Licensing Issues will hold its first hearing. The committee is co-chaired by Senator Blake Tillery (R–Vidalia) and Representative Matt Hatchett (R–Dublin).

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Rep. Trey Rhodes named chairman of House Study Committee on Private Water Systems

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 20, 2024

State Representative Trey Rhodes (R-Greensboro), chairman of the House Committee on Game, Fish & Parks, has been appointed by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to lead the House Study Committee on Private Water Systems.

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Average VA purchase loan amount in Georgia increases from 2022 to 2023

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 19, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for Georgia in the fiscal year 2023 was $338,846, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA purchase loan amount in Georgia increases from 2021 to 2022

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 19, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for Georgia in the fiscal year 2022 was $328,423, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Cargill announces creation of over 400 jobs with new office hub in Atlanta

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 18, 2024

Governor Brian P. Kemp announced today that Cargill, a global leader in food and agriculture, will establish a new office hub in Atlanta, creating over 400 jobs in the metro area.

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Governor Kemp meets with President Yoon Suk Yeol during South Korea mission

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 18, 2024

Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp met with President Yoon Suk Yeol of the Republic of Korea in Seoul today. The leaders discussed the longstanding relationship between the Republic of Korea and the State of Georgia, as well as international security concerns following the governor and first lady’s visit to the Demilitarized Zone. This meeting occurred on the seventh day of Governor Kemp's international mission to South Korea, where he led a delegation of Georgia officials to reinforce strategic economic development partnerships.

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Governor Kemp announces grants totaling six million dollars for rural hospitals

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 18, 2024

Governor Brian P. Kemp announced this week that 13 rural hospitals in Georgia will receive a total of $6 million in grants under the Dual Track Rural Hospital Support program. The program, managed by the Department of Community Health's (DCH) State Office of Rural Health (SORH), allows hospitals to choose between funding new or existing graduate medical education (GME) programs or direct hospital support through a single application process.

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Earnings on Georgia's public pension investments increase to $2.8 million in 2022

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 17, 2024

The earnings on investments for Georgia public pensions went up from $2.5 million in 2021 to $2.8 million in 2022, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 5% of Georgia student body in 2022-23 school year

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 17, 2024

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

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Gov. Kemp announces new phase in public safety improvements

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 17, 2024

Governor Brian P. Kemp, in collaboration with the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC), announced today an extensive, system-wide assessment of the state corrections system. This initiative aims to identify current strengths, opportunities, and recommendations to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. It represents the latest effort to improve public safety for all Georgians, following a multi-year campaign to combat crime, apprehend violent offenders, support and train law enforcement personnel, and invest over $1.6 billion into public safety since Governor...

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Governor Kemp announces appointments to state boards

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 17, 2024

Atlanta – Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the appointment and re-appointment of 30 Georgians to various state boards, authorities, and commissions.

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Rep. Mike Cheokas joins study committee on semester, quarter systems at Georgia institutions

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 17, 2024

State Representative Mike Cheokas (R-Americus), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business Development, 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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Joint Blue-Ribbon Committee on Licensing Issues to hold first meeting in Macon

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 17, 2024

The Joint Blue-Ribbon Committee on Licensing Issues, co-chaired by State Representative Matt Hatchett (R-Dublin) and State Senator Blake Tillery (R-Vidalia), will convene its inaugural meeting on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. The session is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. at the Macon Convention Center in Macon, Georgia.

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Asian students made up 5% of state's student body in 2022-23 school year

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 16, 2024

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

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Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 18% of Georgia student body in 2022-23 school year

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 15, 2024

Hispanic students comprised 18% of the Georgia school population in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.