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News from March 2024

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Georgia has 29 basketball players on the court in this year’s women’s NCAA March Madness tournament

By Peach Tree Times | Mar 20, 2024

Atlanta has the most players of any city representing Georgia in the tournament.

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29 basketball players from Georgia jumping for first place in men’s NCAA tournament

By Peach Tree Times | Mar 19, 2024

Atlanta has the most players of any city representing Georgia in the tournament.

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Georgia ranked 17th lowest in the U.S. for average income in 2021

By Peach Tree Times | Mar 16, 2024

Georgia ranked 17th lowest for average annual earnings per resident among U.S. states, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Americans for Citizen Voting state director on failed citizen-only voting resolution: 'A tremendous defeat for the citizens of Georgia'

By Peach Tree Times | Mar 15, 2024

Michael Lancaster, the Georgia director for Americans for Citizen Voting (ACV), has expressed disappointment over the defeat of HR 780. This resolution sought to amend the state constitution to specify that only U.S. citizens can vote in state and local elections. Lancaster referred to this outcome as a "tremendous defeat for the citizens of Georgia." Polling data indicated that 80% of Georgians support such an amendment.

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BLS announces data showing an increase in inflation as Georgians express dissatisfaction with Biden economy

By Peach Tree Times | Mar 15, 2024

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released new data on March 12, indicating an increase in inflation in February 2024. Recent polling suggests that the economy and inflationary pressures were among the top concerns for Georgia voters, who significantly disapproved of President Biden's economic management.

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Gov. Kemp Announces Incoming Adjutant General of Georgia National Guard

By Peach Tree Times | Mar 15, 2024

Mar 15, 2024Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp has announced Major General Richard “Dwayne” Wilson as the incoming Adjutant General of the Georgia National Guard, effective May 4, 2024. The Governor congratulated Major General Wilson on his new position, highlighting his service to the state and Armed Forces. Governor Kemp expressed his anticipation to collaborate with Major General Wilson to ensure the safety and well-being of the people of Georgia.Governor Kemp also extended his congratulations and gratitude to Major General Thomas Carden, who will be taking on a...

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Governor signs controversial prosecutorial oversight bill into law

By Peach Tree Times | Mar 13, 2024

Today, the governor of Georgia signed Senate Bill 332 into law.

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Steve Cortes: Ossoff, Warnock ‘clearly decided to prioritize illegal aliens and a radical open borders agenda’

By Peach Tree Times | Mar 12, 2024

Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers (LAW), said today that Georgia U.S. Sens. Jon Ossoff (D) and Raphael Warnock (D) “decided to prioritize illegal aliens” by voting against a measure that would have prohibited illegal aliens from being factored into the count for apportionment of congressional districts and the Electoral College map.

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Brother of Laken Riley murder suspect used forged green card to work at University of Georgia

By Peach Tree Times | Mar 12, 2024

The Department of Justice revealed on March 7 that Diego Ibarra, brother of murder suspect Jose Ibarra, is facing federal charges for using a forged green card to secure employment at the University of Georgia. The authorities have linked Ibarra to a Venezuelan crime organization during the ongoing investigation into the death of nursing student Laken Riley.

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Ossoff, Warnock vote to allow illegal aliens to be counted toward congressional representation

By Peach Tree Times | Mar 11, 2024

Georgia U.S. Sens. Jon Ossoff (D) and Raphael Warnock (D) both voted against a measure that would have prohibited illegal aliens from being factored into the count for apportionment of congressional districts and the Electoral College map.

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Americans for Citizen Voting president: 'With chaos at the border and Georgians grieving, I'm glad the Georgia Legislature is bringing House Resolution 780 to a vote'

By Peach Tree Times | Mar 4, 2024

HR 780, a resolution seeking to amend the Georgia Constitution to clarify that only U.S. citizens can vote in state and local elections, is set for a full vote in the Georgia House. To appear on November's ballot, the resolution requires the support of at least two-thirds of both houses of the Georgia legislature. Polling data indicates that this measure enjoys the backing of 80 percent of Georgians.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Food/Cosmetics companies in Georgia during February

By Peach Tree Times | Mar 2, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Food/Cosmetics company from Georgia in February.

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Gov. Kemp Appoints Frank Wood as District Attorney for the Appalachian Judicial Circuit

By Peach Tree Times | Mar 2, 2024

Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp has appointed Frank Wood as the District Attorney for the Appalachian Judicial Circuit. This announcement comes as Wood fills the vacancy left by Alison Sosebee, who was appointed to the Superior Court of the Appalachian Judicial Circuit in December 2023.Frank Wood, who currently serves as the Acting District Attorney for the Appalachian Judicial Circuit, has a strong background in the legal field. He has been an assistant district attorney in the Appalachian Judicial Circuit for nearly a decade and has been the chief assistant DA for...

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Georgia inflation exceeds national average as of February 2024

By Peach Tree Times | Mar 1, 2024

As of February 2024, Georgia experienced a 20.7% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of an 18.6% increase.

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

By Peach Tree Times | Mar 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Biologics companies from Georgia in February.