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Georgia’s international exports keep growing
Georgia businesses continued years of export growth last year, with a 6.4% gain and more than $53 billion in merchandise shipped, Gov. Brian Kemp announced ...
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Tifton men arrested in child sex crime crackdown
Two Tift County men were among 17 people arrested statewide during a crackdown on child sex crimes recently.
by Kevin Hall, Wednesday, February 12, 2025 5:15 pm
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State lifts poultry suspension after bird flu outbreak
The state Department of Agriculture has lifted a suspension of poultry activities in Georgia following the successful completion of testing for bird flu with no ...
by Kevin Hall, Tuesday, February 11, 2025 1:33 pm
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Medicaid expansion in Georgia drawing interest from long-opposed Republicans
ATLANTA – Advocates seeking health insurance for more low-income Georgians are encouraged that Medicaid expansion is starting to draw support among what for years has ...
by Kevin Hall, Saturday, February 8, 2025 7:26 am
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Sandersville Railroad wins eminent domain ruling
A Fulton County Superior Court judge has upheld a ruling by the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) granting Sandersville Railroad Co. the right to take ...
by Kevin Hall, Friday, February 7, 2025 1:57 pm
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State Senate weighing in on growth of data centers
Georgia Power would not be allowed to pass on the costs of providing electricity to data centers under legislation before the state Senate.
by Kevin Hall, Friday, February 7, 2025 1:51 pm
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Mid-year state budget sails through Georgia House
The Georgia House overwhelmingly passed a $40.5 billion mid-year state budget Thursday containing hundreds of millions of dollars in new spending aimed largely at helping ...
by Kevin Hall, Thursday, February 6, 2025 1:52 pm
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Legislation invites lawsuits against cities and schools that ignore immigration law
A Georgia Senate committee advanced legislation Wednesday that would expose school districts and other governing bodies to lawsuits if they violate a state law that ...
by Kevin Hall, Thursday, February 6, 2025 10:10 am
Columns
HARRY MARTINEZ: Win, win!
It is always an exciting time when an opportunity arises, in whichever decision is reached, results in a favorable outcome. Such instances may not occur ...
by Kevin Hall, Wednesday, February 5, 2025 8:43 am
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EDDIE SEAGLE: New flowers for the landscape
2025 All-America Selections that you will want to check out. They will be available soon in the market.