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News from September 2024

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Senator Halpern addresses Amber Thurman's death after maternal mortality review

By Peach Tree Times | Sep 17, 2024

ATLANTA (September 17, 2024) — Today, Sen. Sonya Halpern (D–Atlanta) released a statement following an investigation by Georgia’s Maternal Mortality Review Committee into the 2022 death of Amber Thurman.

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Senator Matt Brass to lead new senate subcommittee on homeowners associations

By Peach Tree Times | Sep 17, 2024

ATLANTA (September 17, 2024) — Senate Rules Chairman Sen. Matt Brass (R–Newnan) has appointed a Senate Subcommittee on Homeowners Associations, where he will serve as Chair. The subcommittee will examine homeowners associations (HOAs), which are organizations in residential communities responsible for enforcing rules and regulations, maintaining common areas, and managing community services across Georgia. Upon its conclusion, it will ensure these entities comply with state law and uphold residents’ constitutional rights.

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Governor Kemp announces record-breaking tourism growth for second consecutive year

By Peach Tree Times | Sep 17, 2024

Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) in announcing that the state broke tourism records for the second consecutive year and maintained its No. 5 market share ranking among all 50 states and Washington, D.C., for the fourth straight year.

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Rep. Carl Gilliard to host road dedication for Frances Bright Johnson Interchange

By Peach Tree Times | Sep 16, 2024

State Representative Carl Gilliard (D-Savannah), chair of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, will host a road dedication event in honor of the Frances Bright Johnson Interchange on Monday, September 23, 2024, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Progressive Recreation Center in Savannah.

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Senator Anavitarte issues statement on passing of Craig Foster

By Peach Tree Times | Sep 16, 2024

ATLANTA (September 16, 2024) — Today, Sen. Jason Anavitarte released a statement regarding the passing of Craig Foster:

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Rep. Lydia Glaize to host roundtable on housing and workers' rights

By Peach Tree Times | Sep 14, 2024

State Representative Lydia Glaize (D-Fairburn), in partnership with the American Council on Germany, will host a roundtable discussion on housing, workers’ rights, and voting rights on Monday, September 16, 2024, at 10 a.m. in room 506 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in Atlanta.

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VA provides 6.3% fewer home purchase loans in Georgia in Q2

By Peach Tree Times | Sep 14, 2024

There were 3,250 VA home purchases in Georgia in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $1.1 billion in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Georgia's Q1 individual income tax revenue down 12.6% from previous quarter

By Peach Tree Times | Sep 13, 2024

The first quarter brought in $3.5 billion in individual income tax revenue for Georgia, a 12.6% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Joint committee to discuss veterans' benefits in Atlanta on September 18

By Peach Tree Times | Sep 13, 2024

The House Defense and Veterans Affairs Committee, chaired by State Representative Josh Bonner (R-Fayetteville), and the Senate Veterans, Military and Homeland Security Committee, chaired by State Senator Chuck Payne (R-Dalton), will hold a joint meeting on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 10 a.m. in room 506 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in Atlanta.

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House committee to hold third meeting on nicotine vapor product safety

By Peach Tree Times | Sep 13, 2024

The House Study Committee on Safety and Consumer Protection of Nicotine Vapor Products, chaired by State Representative Houston Gaines (R-Athens), will hold its third meeting on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 1 p.m. in room 341 of the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta.

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Rep. Imani Barnes supports audit report aligning with Safe Teens Act

By Peach Tree Times | Sep 13, 2024

State Representative Imani Barnes (D-Tucker) has voiced her support for a recent report from the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts (DOAA). The report aligns with the objectives of House Bill 914, also known as the Safe Teens Act, which Barnes proposed. The DOAA report underscores the necessity for enhanced access to driver education, indicating that current funding reaches only a limited number of teen drivers and yields mixed safety outcomes.

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House study committee to meet on tree care industry safety and consumer protection

By Peach Tree Times | Sep 13, 2024

The House Study Committee on Safety & Consumer Protection in the Tree Care Industry, chaired by State Representative Victor Anderson (R-Cornelia), will hold its first meeting on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. at Legacy Park-Hawkins Hall in Decatur, Georgia.

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Gov. Kemp announces GA's top business ranking at Workforce Summit

By Peach Tree Times | Sep 13, 2024

Governor Brian P. Kemp delivered the keynote address at the second annual Governor's Workforce Summit, where he announced that Georgia has been named the No. 1 state for business for the 11th consecutive year by Area Development magazine. He also provided updates on Georgia MATCH and other state efforts to strengthen workforce development while aiming to make Georgia the Top State for Talent.

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Property tax revenue up 0.5% from previous quarter in Georgia

By Peach Tree Times | Sep 13, 2024

The first quarter brought in $212 million in property tax revenue for Georgia, a 0.5% increase from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Citizen lawsuit against election authorities: 'Fulton County does not maintain, nor does it even attempt to maintain, accurate voter rolls'

By Nicholas Malfitano | Sep 13, 2024

A new lawsuit brought in a Georgia federal court alleges that Fulton County “does not maintain, nor does it even attempt to maintain, accurate voter rolls” and seeks to compel county and state authorities to abide by Georgia state law pertaining to elections and voter eligibility.

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National Voter Registration Sunday coming up for Georgia residents

By Peach Tree Times reports | Sep 12, 2024

This upcoming Sunday, September 15 has been declared "National Voter Registration Sunday" for Georgia residents, and by Christian leaders nationwide.

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Senate committee on safe firearm storage to hold third meeting

By Peach Tree Times | Sep 12, 2024

The Senate Study Committee on Safe Firearm Storage will convene for its third meeting on Thursday, September 19, at 11:00 a.m. The committee is chaired by Sen. Emanuel Jones (D–Decatur) and will meet at 450 State Capitol, 206 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA.

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Gov. Kemp hosts roundtable addressing civil litigation impacts on Georgia's healthcare sector

By Peach Tree Times | Sep 12, 2024

Governor Kemp Hosts Roundtable on Healthcare Civil Litigation Issues

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House study committee on agricultural products to hold first meeting in Atlanta

By Peach Tree Times | Sep 11, 2024

The House Study Committee on the Exchange, Storage and Coverage of Agricultural Products, Grain and Livestock, chaired by State Representative Steven Meeks (R-Screven), will convene its inaugural meeting on Thursday, September 19, 2024. The session is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. in room 506 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in Atlanta.

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House Rural Development Council schedules next meeting in Thomson

By Peach Tree Times | Sep 11, 2024

The House Rural Development Council, co-chaired by State Representatives Gerald Greene (R–Cuthbert) and Mack Jackson (D-Sandersville), will hold its next meeting on Thursday, September 19, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Thomson Depot in Thomson, Georgia.