Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp has underscored the importance of peaceful protest, while cautioning that any illegal activities will not be tolerated. "The right to peaceful protest is safeguarded in Georgia, but lawbreakers will be prosecuted," he stated. He further emphasized that college campuses should focus on education and stand against antisemitism and disorder.
The VA issued 71 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Georgia during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
The VA issued 71 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Georgia during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 147 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
There were 3,468 VA home purchases in Georgia in the first quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $1.2 billion in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
State Representative Robert Dickey (R-Musella), chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, has announced a significant expansion of the Leader in Me program in Georgia’s schools. This follows a unanimous vote by the Georgia Board of Education to allocate an initial $3.4 million in funding, as directed by the Georgia General Assembly, to extend the program to 120 more schools statewide. The Leader in Me is an evidence-based PreK-12 model developed in partnership with educators, designed to build perseverance and leadership in students, create a...
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp, along with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), announced today that Georgia has earned the No. 1 spot in Site Selection’s annual Prosperity Cup rankings for successful investment recruitment in 2023. The national award takes into account the total values of new and expanded facilities in the state, business-climate attractiveness, and workforce readiness.
State Representative Rhonda Burnough (D-Riverdale) has been awarded a $1,000 donation of menstrual products by the National Federation for Women Legislators (NFWL). The donation is earmarked for her chosen organization, Princess and a Pad, Inc., which provides menstrual product kits to girls in need within the community. This initiative allows these girls to continue their education without interruption during their period.
The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 4,761 home loans totaling $1.6 billion in Georgia during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.
An analysis of gas price data revealed that Georgia consumers are paying nearly 53% more for gasoline now than they were when President Biden was sworn into office.
League of American Workers President Steve Cortes said crimes like the murder of Laken Riley would not happen if President Joe Biden "cared at all about defending our border."
There were 3,468 VA home purchase loans issued in Georgia in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $1.2 billion, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
ATLANTA (May 15, 2024) — The Georgia Board of Education has unanimously voted to allocate an initial $3.4 million in funding for the expansion of the Leader In Me program to an additional 120 schools across the state. This move is a significant milestone in Georgia’s ongoing efforts to equip students with vital leadership and life skills.
In a significant development for agricultural education and outreach in Georgia, the T.M. “Mort” Ewing Newton County Agricultural Center is set to receive a substantial boost of $500,000.00 in funding. This allocation was obtained through the dedicated efforts of Sen. Brian Strickland (R–McDonough) and incorporated into the Amended Fiscal Year 2024 budget signed by Governor Brian P. Kemp last week. This marks a pivotal moment for the advancement of agricultural initiatives in the region.
ATLANTA (May 15, 2024) – Senator Larry Walker III (R–Perry) has been appointed to a significant role on the joint Blue-Ribbon Committee. This committee, initiated by Speaker of the House Jon Burns and Lt. Governor Burt Jones, is tasked with investigating licensing issues within the Secretary of State’s Professional Licensing Boards Division. The appointment highlights Senator Walker's dedication to addressing critical issues that impact small businesses and communities across Georgia.
State Representative John LaHood (R-Valdosta), chairman of the House Governmental Affairs Committee, was recently honored by the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG or Georgia’s County Association) with a 2024 Legislative Service Award. The award was presented to Rep. LaHood by ACCG’s Deputy Director of Governmental Affairs, Todd Edwards, during the May 14, 2024, Lowndes County Commission meeting.
State Representative Johnny Chastain (R-Blue Ridge) has announced that Gilmer Arts in Ellijay, Georgia, has been awarded a one-time grant of $100,000. The funds have been allocated under House Bill 915, the Amended Fiscal Year 2024 budget. These Special Project funds are administered through the Georgia Council for the Arts, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development. This department is tasked with empowering the arts industry in Georgia and artists throughout the state to cultivate communities that are healthy, vibrant and rich in civic participation,...
Georgia's Attorney General, Chris Carr, has voiced his opposition to policies that allow biological males to compete in female sports. He stated that these policies are detrimental to women's sports and should be repealed.
Zack Pruitt, Director of U.S. Government Relations at Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), said the ratification of Senate Bill 414 is a step towards protecting the right of citizens to "peacefully support causes they believe in without fear of harassment."
State Representative Butch Parrish (R-Swainsboro), chairman of the House Rules Committee, has announced that the Karrh Community Arts Center will receive a one-time grant of $250,000. This funding is allocated under House Bill 915, the Amended Fiscal Year 2024 budget. The Special Project funds are administered by the Georgia Council for the Arts, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development. The council's role is to empower Georgia's arts industry and artists to cultivate communities that are rich in civic participation, cultural experiences and economic...