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News from September 2024

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Senator John Albers honored by Georgia Fraternal Order of Police

By Peach Tree Times | Sep 20, 2024

ATLANTA (September 20, 2024) — This week, Sen. John Albers (R–Roswell) was honored by the Georgia Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) for his legislative contributions during the 2023-2024 Legislative Session of the Georgia General Assembly. During the 2024 legislative session, Sen. Albers authored and passed legislation to raise the limit for the total percentage of funds that the Peace Officers’ Annuity and Benefit Fund may invest in alternative investments.

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Fulton County named Purple Heart County by unanimous vote

By Peach Tree Times | Sep 20, 2024

State Representative Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) recently announced that Fulton County has been designated as a Purple Heart County. On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, Fulton County Commission Chairman Rob Pitts and the Fulton County Board of Commissioners unanimously issued a proclamation presented by Commissioner Marvin Arrington and co-sponsored by Commissioner Natalie Hall. This proclamation seeks to honor the courage, service, and sacrifice of the men and women who have been wounded or killed in the line of duty while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

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Georgia receives $315.8 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q2

By Peach Tree Times | Sep 19, 2024

The VA issued 933 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Georgia during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Report: Since Biden-Harris took office the average Georgia household has spent $28,502 more due to inflation

By Peach Tree Times | Sep 19, 2024

The average Georgia household has spent $28,502 more for goods and services since the start of the Biden-Harris Administration in January of 2021.

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Senate committee to hold third meeting on preserving Georgia's farmlands

By Peach Tree Times | Sep 19, 2024

The Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgia’s Farmlands, chaired by Sen. Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro), will convene its third meeting on Wednesday, September 25, at 10:00 a.m. The session will be held at the Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition in Moultrie, Georgia.

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Senate subcommittee on disaster mitigation to hold first meeting

By Peach Tree Times | Sep 19, 2024

The Senate Natural Resources & Environment Subcommittee on Disaster Mitigation and Resilience will hold its inaugural meeting on Wednesday, September 25, at 1:00 p.m. The session, chaired by Sen. Lee Anderson (R–Grovetown), is scheduled to take place at the Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition in Moultrie, Georgia.

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Senator celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month's impact on Georgia

By Peach Tree Times | Sep 18, 2024

ATLANTA (September 18, 2024) — This week, Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas) recognizes the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15. This month honors the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic Americans nationwide.

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Brad Thomas named Legislator of the Year by Technology Association of Georgia

By Peach Tree Times | Sep 18, 2024

State Representative Brad Thomas (R-Holly Springs), chair of the House Technology and Infrastructure Innovation Subcommittee on Artificial Intelligence, has been awarded the Legislator of the Year award by the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG). The award is presented to elected officials who exemplify TAG's dedication to fostering the technology ecosystem.

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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.