President Donald Trump said the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Biden-Harris administration gave "over a billion dollars to illegal migrants" and did not reserve any money to provide relief efforts for states like Georgia after the destruction from Hurricane Helene.
On September 30, 2024, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. approved a Major Disaster Declaration for Georgia to release federal funds aiding recovery from Hurricane Helene, which began on September 24 and continues to affect the region.
With $326,395 in issued loans, Georgia ranked 26th for the average amount of a VA home loan in 2023, according to figures provided by the Veteran Affairs Home Loans Index.
The president of the League of American Workers (LAW) said the presidential election in Georgia is going to be determined by voter turnout by American workers.
State Representative Tanya F. Miller of Atlanta has been inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL) during its annual meeting held in Nashville, Tennessee. The ACTL represents the top one percent of trial lawyers across North America and is committed to upholding excellence in advocacy, ethics, and professionalism within the legal sector.
State Representatives Jasmine Clark and Park Cannon, alongside other leaders from Metro Atlanta, are set to hold a press conference on Thursday, October 3, 2024. The event will take place at 2:30 p.m. on the South Wing Steps of the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta.
This week, Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp visited several communities in Georgia that were affected by Hurricane Helene. The couple aimed to ensure that state resources were being effectively directed to those in need.
State Representative Scott Hilton, a Republican from Peachtree Corners, has been recognized by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) with the 2024 Humane Legislator Award. This accolade is awarded to legislators who demonstrate leadership and commitment to animal protection.
The House Study Committee on Credit Card Fees on State Sales and Excise Tax and Their Impact on Georgia Merchants and Consumers is set to convene for its second meeting. The committee, led by State Representative Will Wade of Dawsonville, will gather on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. The session is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. in room 506 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building located in Atlanta.
State Representative Mesha Mainor, along with local officials and members of Atlanta's business community, will hold a ceremony on October 5, 2024. The event is to honor Maceo A. Brown, founder and former president and CEO of System 5 Electronics, Inc., by unveiling the Maceo A. Brown Memorial intersection sign. This intersection is where Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard, Anderson Avenue, and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive converge.
On October 8, Senator Ed Harbison will attend the dedication of the Honorable Richard H. Smith Memorial Interchange in Columbus, Georgia. The interchange at Interstate 185 and US-27-Alternate/Manchester Expressway will bear the name of Richard Smith, a respected public servant.
Steve Cortes, president of the League of American Workers (LAW), said Georgia voters will not be "fooled" by Vice President Kamala Harris “flip-flopping on positions to get elected."
As U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reports 11,076 illegal alien encounters out of the Atlanta Field Office during fiscal year 2024, a new report shows illegal aliens may commit murder at rates 50% higher than the U.S. population.
Today, Sen. Nabilah Islam Parkes (D–Duluth) expressed approval of a recent ruling by Fulton County Superior Judge Robert McBurney that invalidated Georgia's six-week abortion ban. The judge found the law unconstitutional, citing violations of privacy and bodily autonomy protections under the state constitution. Georgia law currently allows abortions up to 22 weeks.
The Senate Study Committee on Artificial Intelligence, chaired by Sen. John Albers (R–Roswell), will hold its fifth hearing on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be conducted in conjunction with the House Technology and Infrastructure Innovation Subcommittee on AI.
In a move to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Sen. Sonya Halpern (D–Atlanta) has announced a new partnership between her office and the HBCU Brilliance Initiative. This collaboration aims to enhance funding, resources, and opportunities for HBCUs.
Yesterday, members of the Georgia Council on Literacy, Senators Jason Esteves (D–Atlanta) and Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro), celebrated Georgia Reads Day at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia.
Senate Majority Whip Sen. Randy Robertson (R–Cataula) will attend the designation of the interchange of Interstate 185 at US-27-Alternate/Manchester Expressway as the Honorable Richard H. Smith Memorial Interchange in Columbus, Georgia, on October 8.
State Representatives John Carson and Ginny Ehrhart, along with Cobb County business leaders including John Loud of LOUD Security Systems, are set to hold a press conference opposing the proposed Mobility Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (MSPLOST) increase. The event is scheduled for Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 10 a.m. It will take place across from the Cobb-Marietta Transit Center in Marietta, Georgia.