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A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Twiggs County Election Department on October 29, 2024.

House study committee to meet on tree care industry safety

The House Study Committee on Safety & Consumer Protection in the Tree Care Industry is scheduled to convene its next meeting at the State Capitol.

FOIA Request Sent to Twiggs County Election Department Regarding Ballot Counting Methods on October 29, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Twiggs County Election Department on October 29, 2024.

Legislators discuss pharmacy benefit managers at Georgia State Capitol

State Representative Kim Schofield, along with other state legislators, organized a roundtable discussion on pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) at the Georgia State Capitol.

FOIA Request Sent to Dooly County Election Department Regarding Ballot Counting Methods on October 29, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Dooly County Election Department regarding their ballot counting methods on October 29, 2024.

FOIA Request Sent to Elbert County Election Department Regarding Ballot Counting Methods on October 29, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Elbert County Election Department in Georgia on October 29, 2024.

Gov. Kemp: 'Taxpayer money belongs to hardworking Georgians, not the government'

Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp announced a third tax rebate aimed at saving families over $1 billion, stating that taxpayer money belongs to "hardworking Georgians, not the government."

VA provides 4,202 home purchase loans in Georgia in Q3

There were 4,202 VA home purchase loans issued in Georgia in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $1.5 billion, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Senate urban affairs committee meeting addresses HOAs and Sapelo Island tragedy

The Senate Committee on Urban Affairs, led by Sen.

Rep. Sandra Scott joins annual turkey drive in Rex

State Representative Sandra Scott, representing Rex, Georgia, will participate in the New Testament Gospel Worldwide Ministries' Fourth Annual Turkey Drive.

House committee on community solar schedules next meeting at state capitol

The House Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Ad Hoc Committee on Community Solar is set to convene for its second meeting on November 19, 2024.

Trump: '13,099 murderers were released into our country' under Biden-Harris administration

President Donald Trump emphasized his endorsements from Border Patrol, police departments, and the Fraternal Order of Police as he raised concerns about national safety.

Georgia ranks 6th in total VA home loans during Q3

Georgia ranked sixth in the nation in VA home loans in the third quarter of 2024, with 6,178 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

League of American Workers President: Harris, Biden 'prioritize foreign nationals over the American citizens of Georgia'

By Peach Tree Times reports | Oct 25, 2024

Steve Cortes, president of the League of American Workers, said Vice President Kamala Harris has prioritized illegal aliens over Georgia citizens after a recent report that illegal crossing were temporarily halted by Biden to improve Harris' campaign.

Georgia legislator addresses concerns over proposed crematory violating state law

As the state representative for Georgia House District 87, a pressing issue has been brought to attention regarding a proposed crematory development along Memorial Drive.

Rep. Doreen Carter to receive Black History Award at Atlanta summit