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Georgia ranks 39 among U.S. states for teacher starting salary

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 2, 2025

Georgia ranks 39 among U.S. states for teacher starting salaries, with an average starting salary of $41,148 in 2024, according to the National Education Association (NEA).

Georgia Senate adopts resolution to improve K-12 workforce

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 2, 2025

The Senate has officially adopted Senate Resolution 237, championed by Senator Billy Hickman, representing Statesboro.

Flock Safety to open new manufacturing facility in Smyrna, creating 210 jobs

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 2, 2025

Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Flock Safety, a technology solutions provider based in Georgia, is set to open a new manufacturing facility in Smyrna.

Rep. Bryce Berry to discuss HOPE Equalization at Morehouse College press conference

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 2, 2025

State Representative Bryce Berry will host a press conference focusing on the topic of HOPE Equalization.

Traffic expected on SR 42 and SR 16 in coming days

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 2, 2025

Butts County's Quick Response Team is set to conduct paving, milling, and restriping operations on State Route 42 and SR 16 beginning Thursday, April 3.

Georgia's Senate Bill 241 allows organic human reduction by licensed entities

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 2, 2025

Senate Bill 241 received final passage in the House with bipartisan support this Monday.

House bill to appoint internal auditor for Cherokee County Board of Education advances

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 1, 2025

State Representative Jordan Ridley of Woodstock has expressed approval following the Georgia House's passage of House Bill 845, which aims to institute an internal auditor for the Cherokee County Board of Education.

Georgia DOT to widen Highway 20 with $104 million contract

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 1, 2025

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has initiated the next phase of the Highway 20 widening project, allocating a significant $104 million contract to C.W. Matthews Contracting Co. Inc. This project aims to expand the highway from...

John Crew honored as Officer of the Year by Rep. Rick Townsend

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 1, 2025

State Representative Rick Townsend of Brunswick acknowledged John Crew, the Georgia Department of Community Supervision's Officer of the Year for 2024, in a formal event held in the House Chamber.

Eric Bell to host Sine Die block party at Georgia State Capitol

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 1, 2025

State Representative Eric Bell of Jonesboro will host a Sine Die block party event this Friday, April 4, 2025, from 1 to 6 p.m. at Liberty Plaza in Atlanta.

Georgia's pest division marks milestone with 70 years of industry regulation

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 1, 2025

The Georgia Department of Agriculture is celebrating 70 years since the establishment of its Structural Pest Division.

Traffic shift scheduled for US 27 Alt at Miller Road in Muscogee County

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 1, 2025

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has announced a traffic shift for the project located along State Route 85/US 27 Alt in Muscogee County, Georgia.