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News from September 2024

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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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Governor Kemp hosts workforce summit with NFIB participation

By Peach Tree Times | Sep 13, 2024

Georgia Leadership Council member Stacey Reece represented the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) at the Governor's Workforce Summit in Atlanta.

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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

Georgia residents and Christian leaders nationwide are recognizing "Voter Registration Sunday" as the presidential election nears.  

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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.

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Georgia ranks 6th in total VA home loans during Q2

By Peach Tree Times | Sep 10, 2024

Georgia ranked sixth in the nation in VA home loans in the second quarter of 2024, with 5,334 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Senator Chuck Payne attends NCSL youth site visit on community-based models

By Peach Tree Times | Sep 10, 2024

Sen. Chuck Payne (R–Dalton) recently participated in the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Youth Site Visit on Community-Based Models in San Diego, California. The two-day event focused on community-based juvenile justice models and brought together legislators from across the country to explore innovative approaches to supporting and rehabilitating youth. Sen. Payne was one of 10 state legislators nationwide selected to attend.

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House committee to hold second meeting on opioid alternatives in Macon

By Peach Tree Times | Sep 10, 2024

The House Study Committee on Alternatives to Opioids for Pain Management, chaired by State Representative Katie Dempsey (R-Rome), will convene its second meeting on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 10 a.m. The session will take place at Mercer University in Macon.

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Mixed scores for Georgia on Common Cause's democracy report card

By Peach Tree Times | Sep 9, 2024

Common Cause, the nonpartisan watchdog organization, has released its 2024 "Democracy Scorecard," which evaluates every member of Congress on their support for voting rights, Supreme Court ethics, and other democratic reforms.

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Senate Special Committee on Investigations to hold sixth hearing

By Peach Tree Times | Sep 9, 2024

The Senate Special Committee on Investigations, chaired by Sen. Bill Cowsert (R–Athens), will hold its sixth hearing on Friday, September 13, at 10:00 a.m. The event will take place at the State Capitol in Atlanta and is open to the public. The committee meeting will also be live-streamed on the Senate website.

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Georgia's net tax revenues rise by over two percent in August

By Peach Tree Times | Sep 9, 2024

The State of Georgia’s net tax collections for August amounted to nearly $2.34 billion, marking an increase of $54.3 million or 2.4 percent compared to August 2023 (FY 2024), when net tax collections were $2.28 billion. Year-to-date, net tax revenue collections totaled $4.90 billion, reflecting an increase of $120.6 million or 2.5 percent compared to FY 2024, which saw net tax collections of $4.78 billion after two months.

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Senator Donzella James hosts Urban Affairs Committee meeting in Savannah

By Peach Tree Times | Sep 9, 2024

Last week, Sen. Donzella James (D–Atlanta), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Urban Affairs, held a hearing at Savannah Technical College. The meeting brought together committee members, stakeholders, and the general public to discuss issues related to homeownership, property ownership, rent control, and homeowners', property owners', and condominium owners' associations.