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News from September 2024

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Joint Blue-Ribbon Committee to meet at Middle Georgia State University in Macon

By Peach Tree Times | Sep 4, 2024

The Joint Blue-Ribbon Committee on Licensing Issues, co-chaired by State Representative Matt Hatchett (R-Dublin) and State Senator Blake Tillery (R-Vidalia), will convene its third meeting on Monday, September 9, 2024. The session is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. at the Robert F. Hatcher Conference Center located within Middle Georgia State University in Macon.

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Georgia lawmakers issue statements on Apalachee High School shooting

By Peach Tree Times | Sep 4, 2024

Today, House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration (R-Auburn), Majority Caucus Vice Chairman Houston Gaines (R-Athens), and State Representative Holt Persinger (R-Winder) issued statements regarding the shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County.

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Senator Cowsert addresses Apalachee High School shooting

By Peach Tree Times | Sep 4, 2024

ATLANTA (September 4, 2024) — Sen. Bill Cowsert (R–Athens) released a statement today regarding the school shooting that occurred earlier in Barrow County.

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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Georgia in Q2 vs. Q1 2024

By Peach Tree Times | Sep 3, 2024

The VA issued 933 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Georgia during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 71 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Rep. Gerald Greene convenes first 2024 meeting of House Rural Development Council

By Peach Tree Times | Sep 3, 2024

State Representative Gerald Greene (R-Cuthbert) recently convened the first 2024 meeting of the House Rural Development Council at the Oak Hill and Martha Berry Museum, located at Berry College in Rome. Rep. Greene, who serves as co-chair of the House Rural Development Council alongside State Representative Mack Jackson (D-Sandersville), was appointed to this position by House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) in 2023.

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Senate committee on safe firearm storage to hold second meeting

By Peach Tree Times | Sep 3, 2024

On Thursday, September 5, at 10:00 a.m., the Senate Study Committee on Safe Firearm Storage, chaired by Sen. Emanuel Jones (D–Decatur), will hold its second meeting.

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Rep. Carl Gilliard to host Senate Urban Affairs Committee in Savannah

By Peach Tree Times | Sep 3, 2024

State Representative Carl Gilliard (D-Savannah), chair of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, will host State Senator Donzella James (D-Atlanta) and members of the Senate Urban Affairs Committee for a meeting on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 1 p.m. The event will take place at Savannah Technical College.

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Georgia: Food and Cosmetics companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Georgia in August

By Peach Tree Times | Sep 2, 2024

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

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Georgia State AG Chris Carr: Biden-Harris tried to 'impose unreasonable & unlawful demands' on farm employers

By Peach Tree Times | Sep 2, 2024

Georgia's Attorney General Chris Carr stated that the Biden-Harris administration’s "unreasonable & unlawful" pro-union rule for farm workers has been blocked.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Georgia companies were under most scrutiny during August?

By Peach Tree Times | Sep 1, 2024

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