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News from March 2024

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Average VA home loan amount in Alabama for Q1 totals $328,443

By Peach Tree Times | Mar 31, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Georgia during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $328,443, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Georgia Attorney General: President Biden's EPA 'playing politics with our state's leading industry' of meat & poultry

By Peach Tree Times | Mar 30, 2024

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has criticized President Biden's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), accusing it of enforcing costly and unnecessary regulations on meat and poultry processors across the country. He alleged that these measures politicize Georgia's primary industry and confirmed that the state is pushing back against them.

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Gov. Kemp: 'Georgia will not tolerate those who put our communities at risk' in and out of correctional facilities

By Peach Tree Times | Mar 30, 2024

Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp has expressed his state's firm stance against illegal activities such as drug trafficking and contraband circulation within correctional facilities. He conveyed gratitude towards Commissioner Oliver, the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) staff, and law enforcement for their role in halting such operations.

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Georgia collects $150 million in license tax revenue in Q4

By Peach Tree Times | Mar 30, 2024

Georgia collected $150 million in license taxes during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Georgia collects $211 million in property tax revenue in Q4

By Peach Tree Times | Mar 30, 2024

Georgia collected $211 million in property taxes during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Georgia legislative session ends with passage of two controversial election bills

By Peach Tree Times | Mar 29, 2024

The Georgia Legislative Session concluded with the passage of two controversial election bills.

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Georgia’s combined tax revenues down 2.6% in Q4 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Peach Tree Times | Mar 29, 2024

Georgia collected $8 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Georgia’s property tax revenues up 6% in Q4 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Peach Tree Times | Mar 28, 2024

Georgia collected $211 million in property tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Gov. Kemp: Georgia Department of Corrections Investigation Exposes Multi-State Criminal Enterprise

By Peach Tree Times | Mar 28, 2024

Governor Brian P. Kemp of Georgia has announced the successful outcome of a joint investigation between the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Safe Streets Gang Task Force. The operation, named “Operation Skyhawk,” led to the dismantling of a sophisticated, multi-state criminal enterprise involved in contraband trafficking within GDC facilities.In a statement, Governor Kemp emphasized the state's zero-tolerance policy towards criminal activities that jeopardize community safety, stating, “Georgia will not tolerate those who put...

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Georgia Legislature passes controversial bill extending commissioner terms

By Peach Tree Times | Mar 28, 2024

The Georgia Legislature has passed House Bill 1312, a measure that extends the re-election terms for Georgia Public Service commissioners by an additional two years.

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Georgia’s sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 15.5% in Q4 compared to previous quarter

By Peach Tree Times | Mar 27, 2024

Georgia collected $2.6 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Georgia House Bill 976 raises concerns over potential election disruptions

By Peach Tree Times | Mar 27, 2024

The Georgia Legislature is set to vote on House Bill 976, which has sparked concern over its potential impact on elections in the state.

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Gov. Kemp Announces Appointments to Superior Court, State Courts

By Peach Tree Times | Mar 27, 2024

Governor Brian P. Kemp of Georgia has revealed his latest judicial appointments, with four individuals being named to various courts in the state. The appointments include the Honorable Matthew Rollins to the Superior Court of the Paulding Judicial Circuit, Matthew Swope to the State Court of Coweta County, the Honorable Charles Bailey to the State Court of Dekalb County Division A, and the Honorable Phyllis Williams to the State Court of Dekalb County Division B.District Attorney Matthew Rollins will be stepping into the role at the Superior Court of the Paulding...

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GA voters’ economic concerns include housing costs, rising inflation

By Peach Tree Times | Mar 26, 2024

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has unveiled new data indicating a rise in inflation in February, partially ascribed to mounting housing costs. A poll conducted by the League of American Workers (LAW) reveals that 34% of Georgia's electorate regards housing costs as a primary concern.

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Georgia’s sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 15.9% in Q4 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Peach Tree Times | Mar 26, 2024

Georgia collected $2.6 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Gov. Kemp Urges Further Investment in Savannah Harbor, Hosts U.S. House Transportation Committee Chairman

By Peach Tree Times | Mar 25, 2024

Savannah, GA - Governor Brian P. Kemp, alongside Congressman Sam Graves, R-Mo, Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, visited the Port of Savannah to emphasize the need for continued investment in harbor improvements.Governor Kemp highlighted the significance of the Port of Savannah, stating, "The Port of Savannah isn't just one of Georgia's greatest economic engines, it's also an asset for the entire Southeast region and beyond."GPA Board Chairman Kent Fountain explained the benefits of enhancing the Savannah Harbor, saying, "Clearing the...

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Georgians disapprove of Biden's economy as rising gas prices impact inflation

By Peach Tree Times | Mar 25, 2024

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently revealed that rising gas prices have contributed to an increase in inflation rates for February. This trend has led a significant portion of Georgia's electorate to attribute the economic situation to President Biden's policies.

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VA provides 189.5% more home purchase loans in Georgia in Q4 2023

By Peach Tree Times | Mar 23, 2024

There were 4,239 VA home purchases in Georgia in the fourth quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $1.5 billion in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 4,239 home purchase loans in Georgia in Q4 2023

By Peach Tree Times | Mar 22, 2024

There were 4,239 VA home purchase loans issued in Georgia in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $1.5 billion, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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State AG Carr: 'I call on the NCAA to do the right thing & repeal the rule that allows biological males to participate in women’s sports'

By Peach Tree Times | Mar 20, 2024

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has called on the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to repeal a rule that allows biological males to participate in women's sports. Carr underscored the importance of fair competition and pledged his office's commitment to exploring legal solutions to this issue.