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How many H-1B petitions were made by Georgia employers classified under the Information industry during 2024?

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 17, 2025

In 2024, 599 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Information 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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Saira Draper to address CDC layoffs in upcoming press conference

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 17, 2025

State Representative Saira Draper of Atlanta is set to address the recent layoffs at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in a press conference.

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Carl Gilliard to deliver keynote speeches across Georgia

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 17, 2025

State Representative Carl Gilliard, representing Savannah, is scheduled to deliver keynote speeches at three events in Georgia.

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Democratic legislators to discuss Section 504 lawsuit in Norcross

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 17, 2025

State Representative Long Tran from Dunwoody will be joined by fellow Democratic caucus members to hold a press conference regarding the Section 504 lawsuit.

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Bill introduced to repeal Georgia Promise Scholarship Act

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 17, 2025

State Representative Floyd Griffin has introduced a new bill, House Bill 436, in the Georgia General Assembly.

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Rep. Griffin introduces bills affecting election board and university system

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 17, 2025

State Representative Floyd Griffin has put forward two new legislative proposals in Georgia.

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Economist: Credit card bill opposed by GA bankers ‘should really be called the Credit Card Anti-competition Act’

By Peach Tree Times News Service | Feb 14, 2025

An economist with the International Center for Law & Economics (ICLE) said that credit card regulations proposed in Congress would reduce competition among credit card issuers.

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Georgia's Tyler Harper congratulates new U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 14, 2025

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper has expressed his congratulations to Brooke Rollins on her confirmation as the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.

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Michelle Au receives AMA award for outstanding government service

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 14, 2025

State Representative Michelle Au of Johns Creek has been awarded the Government Service Award by the American Medical Association (AMA).

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Forsyth County House Delegation appoints Rep. Brent Cox as chairman

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 14, 2025

Members of the Forsyth House Delegation convened on February 10, 2025, to establish their House Rules for the upcoming legislative term.

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Georgia sees record export growth outpacing national average

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 14, 2025

Governor Brian P. Kemp, in collaboration with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), announced that Georgia's exports exceeded $53.1 billion, marking a 6.4% increase from the previous year and surpassing the national average...

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DeKalb delegation to meet with county board and MARTA officials

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 14, 2025

DeKalb County's House Legislative Delegation is set to meet with the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners and representatives from MARTA in upcoming sessions.

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Angela Moore officiates Valentine's Day weddings in Stonecrest

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 14, 2025

State Representative Angela Moore (D-Stonecrest) will officiate Valentine’s Day weddings today, February 14, 2025, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Municipal Court Annex in Stonecrest. “It’s like Christmas but with love for adults, and I am excited to take...

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Georgia lawmakers introduce then withdraw Veterans Day paid leave bill

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 14, 2025

State Representatives Sandra Scott, Viola Davis, and Kim Schofield introduced House Bill 22, known as the Veterans Day Paid Leave Act, to provide veterans employed in Georgia with a paid day off on Veterans Day.

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Georgia lawmaker proposes bill for inflation-adjusted teacher salaries

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 13, 2025

State Representative Tangie Herring of Macon has introduced House Bill 333, a legislative proposal aimed at providing inflation relief for Georgia's elementary and secondary educators.

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Senator Parkes to hold hearing on immigration actions in Georgia

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 13, 2025

Senator Nabilah Islam Parkes is set to hold a community hearing on February 14, 2025, at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta.

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Georgia senator proposes constitutional amendment for same-sex marriage recognition

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 13, 2025

Senator RaShaun Kemp has introduced a resolution aimed at incorporating same-sex marriage into the Georgia Constitution.

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Rep. Segun Adeyina hosts Gwinnett's Democrats Day at state capitol

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 12, 2025

State Representative Segun Adeyina, a Democrat from Grayson, is set to host Gwinnett’s Democrats Day at the Georgia State Capitol on Thursday, February 13, 2025.

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Campbell and Women's Legislative Caucus to hold ERA press conference in Atlanta

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 12, 2025

State Representative Lisa Campbell, a Democrat from Kennesaw, along with the Women's Legislative Caucus, will host a press conference focusing on the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA).

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Georgia lawmakers propose bill safeguarding access to IVF treatment

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 12, 2025

State Representative Lehman Franklin of Statesboro has announced his sponsorship of a new bill aimed at protecting access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) in Georgia.