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News from February 2025

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Georgia Ag Week highlights farmer resilience amid hurricane recovery

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 25, 2025

Georgia Ag Week is set to take place from March 17 to 23, 2025.

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Rep. Rhonda Taylor hosts press conference with Black Voters Matter

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 25, 2025

State Representative Rhonda Taylor, who serves House District 92 in Georgia, is set to hold a press conference today.

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Georgia lawmaker introduces bill to promote living wage jobs

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 25, 2025

State Representative Anissa Jones has introduced House Bill 292, aiming to support the creation of living wage jobs in Georgia.

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Georgia representatives introduce act supporting students living in poverty

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 25, 2025

State Representatives Sandra Scott, Viola Davis, and Kim Schofield have introduced House Bill 27, known as the Investing in Every Student Act.

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Senate committee approves bill for additional judge in Augusta Judicial Circuit

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 25, 2025

The Senate Committee on Judiciary has unanimously approved Senate Bill 145, which proposes adding a sixth judge to the superior courts of the Augusta Judicial Circuit.

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South Fulton delegation elects Rep. Debra Bazemore as chair for 2025-2026

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 25, 2025

State Representative Debra Bazemore of South Fulton has been elected as the Chair of the City of South Fulton Legislative Delegation for the 2025-2026 term.

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Emergency road closure announced in Swainsboro due to road void

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 25, 2025

State Route 26/United States 80 has been closed in Swainsboro, Georgia, at 305 West Main Street due to a void discovered under the road near Vann Community Park.

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Georgia DOT advises lane closure on I-20 westbound near Old Mill Road

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 25, 2025

The Georgia Department of Transportation has announced a lane closure on I-20 westbound at mile marker 103 due to the ongoing interchange project at CR 249/Old Mill Road.

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Rep. Carl Gilliard's bill on memorializing expelled Black legislators advances

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 25, 2025

State Representative Carl Gilliard announced that House Bill 303, known as the Original 33 Memorial Act, has successfully passed through the House State Properties Committee.

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Traffic shift planned for State Route 96 in Twiggs County

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 25, 2025

Twiggs County is set to experience a traffic shift on State Route 96, now rescheduled for Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

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Georgia sees 27 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry during 2024

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 24, 2025

In 2024, 27 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry located in Georgia, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Macon-Bibb roadworks update: Lane closures planned for Feb. 21–28

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 24, 2025

Contractors for the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will continue work on the I-16/I-75 Interchange Improvement Project in Macon-Bibb County from February 21 to February 28, 2025.

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Georgia senators propose voluntary 'no sell' firearms list for suicide prevention

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 24, 2025

Senators Sally Harrell and Elena Parent have introduced Senate Bill 224, known as "Donna’s Law," in Georgia.

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Georgia DOT announces lane closures on I-285 and SR 400 for construction

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 24, 2025

Weather permitting, contractors from the Georgia Department of Transportation will implement lane closures on I-285 eastbound and westbound, as well as SR 400 northbound and southbound.

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Georgia DOT announces roadwork on State Route 44

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 24, 2025

A Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) striping crew is set to install thermoplastic on State Route 44 at Club Drive in Greene County.

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Georgia Senate passes bill aimed at reducing red tape for small businesses

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 24, 2025

The Georgia Senate has approved Senate Bill 28, known as the Red Tape Rollback Act of 2025.

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I-20 eastbound lane closure scheduled for February 25 in Morgan County

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 24, 2025

Daytime traffic on I-20 eastbound will be affected by a lane closure scheduled for Tuesday, February 25.

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Rep. Rob Clifton joins majority caucus whip team for upcoming legislative term

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 24, 2025

State Representative Rob Clifton from Evans has been appointed to the Majority Caucus Whip Team for the 2025-2026 legislative term.

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Georgia leaders to honor literacy achievements at state capitol

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 24, 2025

Senator Billy Hickman will join the Georgia Council on Literacy to celebrate Georgia Reads Day at the State Capitol on February 25.

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Georgia DOT announces lane closures for Transform 285/400 project

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 24, 2025

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has announced a series of lane closures for the Transform 285/400 project, affecting both I-285 and SR 400.