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News from February 2025

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Bill supporting autistic individuals advances in Georgia legislature

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 27, 2025

State Representative Carl Gilliard has announced the successful passage of House Bill 465, known as the Autism Missing Person Alert System Act, through the House Human Relations and Aging Committee.

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Georgia House passes bill protecting in vitro fertilization

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 27, 2025

House Bill 428, which aims to protect in vitro fertilization (IVF) in Georgia, has successfully passed the House with bipartisan support.

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Westover Boulevard Extension opens next week with Albany's first roundabout

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 27, 2025

Drivers in Dougherty and Lee counties will soon have a new route option with the opening of the Westover Boulevard Extension.

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Georgia House passes 'Riley Gaines Act' to regulate gender participation in sports

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 27, 2025

House Bill 267, known as the 'Riley Gaines Act,' has passed in the Georgia House and is now moving to the Senate for further consideration.

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Georgia Senate committee approves 'Music Ready Communities Act' for economic growth

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 27, 2025

On February 27, 2025, Senator Sonya Halpern's legislation, Senate Bill 182, known as the "Georgia Music Office and Music Ready Communities Act," was unanimously approved by the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism.

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Georgia House approves bills on sports fairness and IVF rights

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 27, 2025

Speaker Jon Burns and members of the House Majority Caucus are set to address the media following the Georgia House's approval of two significant pieces of legislation.

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Georgia House passes bill requiring disclosure of artificial meat in restaurants

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 27, 2025

State Representative Jordan Ridley from Woodstock has expressed his approval following the passage of House Bill 163 in the state legislature.

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Public invited to comment on Savannah River Crossing Project proposals

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 27, 2025

The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) has announced a Public Information Open House (PIOH) comment period starting February 27 for the proposed SR 404 Spur/US 17 at Savannah River Crossing Project.

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US 84 bridge replacement project prompts overnight lane closures starting Feb. 27

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 26, 2025

Beginning February 27, a project to replace the Satilla River Bridge on US 84 at the Ware/Pierce County line will require overnight single lane closures.

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Georgia Senate passes bill targeting chronic absenteeism in schools

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 26, 2025

The Georgia Senate has passed Senate Bill 123, a legislative measure focused on addressing chronic absenteeism in schools throughout the state.

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Georgia House forms subcommittee for lawsuit reform

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 26, 2025

House Speaker Jon Burns has expressed his support for the formation of a new subcommittee dedicated to lawsuit reform.

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Georgia DOT opens new westbound lane on I-16 between Chatham Parkway and I-95

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 26, 2025

The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) has announced the opening of a new travel lane on I-16 westbound between Chatham Parkway and I-95.

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US 84 lane closures for Satilla River Bridge project begin Feb. 27

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 26, 2025

Beginning February 27, overnight single lane closures will be implemented on US 84 at the Satilla River Bridge replacement project located at the Ware/Pierce County line.

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Georgia Senator Merritt announces press conference on caucus priorities

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 26, 2025

Senator Nikki Merritt will host a press conference to discuss the priorities of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus.

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Traffic shift planned for new roundabouts at I-75 Exit 11

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 26, 2025

The contractor responsible for reconstructing the Interstate 75 interchange at Exit 11/State Route (SR) 31 in Lowndes County is preparing to shift traffic to newly constructed roundabouts.

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Interstate 16 widening progresses as part of 16@95 improvement projects

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 26, 2025

The 16@95 Improvement Projects are making significant progress in the widening of Interstate 16 between the I-95 and I-516 interchanges.

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Georgia lawmakers highlight need for autism alert system at state capitol event

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 26, 2025

State Representative Carl Gilliard from Savannah and State Senator Donzella James from Atlanta are set to host a press conference and luncheon at the Georgia State Capitol in observance of Autism Alert Day.

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Rep. Bryce Berry hosts community town hall for House District 56

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 26, 2025

State Representative Bryce Berry, a Democrat from Atlanta, is set to host a community town hall meeting for residents of House District 56.

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Rent relief secured for seniors at Renaissance Garden Walk apartments

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 25, 2025

State Representative Yasmin Neal of Jonesboro, in collaboration with state investigators, has successfully arranged for rent refunds and temporary rent reductions for senior citizens at Renaissance Garden Walk Senior Living Apartments in Clayton...

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Georgia representatives host Honoring Heroes Day for school staff

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 25, 2025

State Representatives Kim Schofield, Rhonda Burnough, Sandra Scott, and Viola Davis will host an event called Honoring Heroes Day on February 28, 2025.