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News from May 2024

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Rep. McCormick: U.S. government should prioritize the 'safe and expedient return home' of Suwanee resident detained in Nigeria

By Peach Tree Times | May 26, 2024

On April 30, during a House Foreign Affairs Committee roundtable about U.S. citizens detained abroad, Congressman Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) urged the U.S. government to work towards securing the release of his constituent, Tigran Gambaryan. Gambaryan, a former IRS Special Agent, has been in detention by the Nigerian government since February 26.

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Average VA home loan amount in Georgia falls in Q1

By Peach Tree Times | May 26, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Georgia during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $328,443, a 1.9% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Defense Credit Union Council to Sens. Ossoff, Warnock: Proposed credit card regs ‘will risk military financial readiness’

By Peach Tree Times | May 24, 2024

An association representing U.S. military credit unions sent a letter to Georgia’s U.S. Senators in opposition to proposed credit card regulations pending in the U.S. Senate.

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Georgia House Democrats vote against bill requiring detention of illegal immigrants who assault police and first responders

By Peach Tree Times | May 24, 2024

All five Democratic House members from Georgia were "nay" votes on H.R. 7343, the Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act, a bill which would’ve required federal officials to detain migrants accused of assaulting law enforcement until deportation.

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League of American Workers President: ‘Georgia voters blame Joe Biden for higher costs, especially at the grocery store’

By Peach Tree Times | May 24, 2024

The president of the League of American Workers (LAW) said Georgia voters blame President Biden for the rising costs of food and other grocery items.

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First quality expands operations in Macon creating 600 new jobs

By Peach Tree Times | May 23, 2024

Governor Brian P. Kemp announced today that First Quality Baby Products, LLC will invest $418 million to expand its operations in Macon-Bibb County, creating 600 new jobs.

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Analysis: The cost of Kroger chicken has increased 132% since 2020

By Peach Tree Times News Service | May 22, 2024

The cost of chicken in Georgia has increased by more than 1.5 dollars per pound since 2020, according to an analysis of Kroger product ads by Peach Tree Times.

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Georgia saw $376 million in ‘nuclear verdicts’ in 2023

By M. N. Tirado | May 22, 2024

Georgia was ranked ninth in the United States for the total number of "nuclear verdicts," or jury verdicts exceeding $10 million, recorded in 2023, as per a May 3 report from Marathon Strategies, an independent public relations firm.

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Gwinnett voters approve significant property tax relief measures

By Peach Tree Times | May 22, 2024

State Representative Matt Reeves (R-Duluth) has expressed his approval following the passage of two homeowner property relief referenda by Gwinnett County voters on May 21, 2024. House Bill 711, which Rep. Reeves co-sponsored with bipartisan support from Gwinnett legislators, aims to double the homestead exemption for all homeowners in the county and was approved by 73.81 percent of voters. House Bill 748, designed to provide additional tax relief for school, law enforcement, hospital, and military personnel, received 63.47 percent approval.

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Proposed rule changes by Georgia State Election Board may delay 2024 election results

By Peach Tree Times | May 22, 2024

On May 8, the Georgia State Election Board (SEB) voted to initiate new rule-making procedures that could potentially delay or interfere with the certification of the 2024 election. The SEB has been reviewing these proposals and decided to have members work on the rules and language for further consideration at the next meeting. For some proposals, the SEB voted to "Initiate Rule-Making" after making its own changes.

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Emerging measles outbreak this year in Georgia reported as of week ending April 27

By Peach Tree Times | May 21, 2024

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Georgia for 2024 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending April 20.

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Senate Special Committee on Investigations to hold fourth hearing

By Peach Tree Times | May 21, 2024

ATLANTA (May 21, 2024) — On Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., the Senate Special Committee on Investigations, chaired by Sen. Bill Cowsert (R-Athens), will hold its fourth hearing.

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Rep. Seabaugh responds to fatal shooting at Kennesaw State University

By Peach Tree Times | May 20, 2024

State Representative Devan Seabaugh (R-Marietta) issued a statement on May 20, 2024, responding to the fatal shooting of a Kennesaw State University student on campus that occurred on Saturday, May 18, 2024.

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Georgia Representatives kick off Period Poverty Awareness Week

By Peach Tree Times | May 20, 2024

State Representatives Rhonda Burnough (D-Riverdale), Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) have announced the commencement of Period Poverty Awareness Week. This initiative, led by the Alliance for Period Supplies, is set to begin today, Monday, May 20, 2024. The purpose of this week is to highlight the financial strain associated with purchasing menstrual supplies.

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League of American Workers President: Rising debt levels and loan delinquencies a ‘dire’ situation for working class Georgians

By Peach Tree Times | May 17, 2024

The head of the League of American Workers (LAW) said a recent Federal Reserve Report about rising credit card debt shows a dire situation for working class Georgians.

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Tea Party Patriots co-founder: ‘What the heck is wrong with’ people who support Biden’s border policies

By Peach Tree Times | May 17, 2024

Tea Party Patriots co-founder Jenny Beth Martin said people who don't believe Biden's border policies are to blame for crimes like the murder of Laken Riley are wrong.

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Georgia ranked 28th in average VA home loan amount in Q1

By Peach Tree Times | May 17, 2024

With $328,443 in home loans issued, Georgia ranked 28th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Georgia ranks 6th in total VA home loans during Q1

By Peach Tree Times | May 17, 2024

Georgia ranked sixth in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2024 with 4,761 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Governor Kemp announces judicial appointments in Chattahoochee Circuit

By Peach Tree Times | May 17, 2024

Governor Brian P. Kemp announced two appointments in the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit today. Carolyn “Tippi” Cain Burch has been appointed to serve as a judge on the Superior Court of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit, and Don Kelly will serve as the District Attorney of the same circuit.

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Speaker Jon Burns appoints Janelle King to State Elections Board

By Peach Tree Times | May 17, 2024

Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington) announced today the immediate appointment of Janelle King to the State Elections Board. King is set to replace Edward Lindsey, who resigned from his position, which he held since 2022. The Georgia State Elections Board is tasked with overseeing the rules and regulations of Georgia's election process, investigating election administration and compliance, creating reports, and making recommendations to the General Assembly.