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Georgia Announces More Than $234 Million In Grants To Expand Broadband
The 29 preliminary grants will go to 12 internet service providers in 28 counties across the state.
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Georgia's MARTA Boss Wants To Expand Service In Atlanta Metro Area
MARTA recently unveiled the first of its new railcars for its network. The $646 million cars are expected to start service in 2025.
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Incentives Unknown For Window Replacement Company Building Georgia Plant
It’s unclear whether Georgia taxpayers will be on the hook for any part of it.
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Data Shows Georgia Was Third Worst For Railroad Crossing Crashes
The Peach State ranked behind Texas and California for the number of collisions.
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Report: Georgia's Revenues Exceeded Expenses During The Last 15 Years
"The Peach State's total revenue as a share of expenses during fiscal 2006-20 was 102.6%," according to a new analysis from Pew Trusts.
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Georgia Sees Its Population Grow By 1.7% Amid The Pandemic
As of July 1, Georgia's population stood at more than 10.9 million, up from about 10.7 million at the same time in 2020.
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Nonprofit Names $1.5B Georgia Rivian EV Plant Incentive As Worst Deal Of The Year
The title illustrates the "massive wastefulness and ineffectiveness of government economic development subsidy programs."
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Congress Approves Millions For Various Georgia Projects In $1.7B Spending Bill
U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams secured more than $22.6 million and U.S. Rep. David Scott got $22.9 million for Community Project Funding grants.
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Georgia Congressman Thinks IRS Should Annually Audit The President
Once the president is audited, the findings should be publicly disclosed within 90 days, according to the mandate.
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Foregone Revenue From Georgia's Grocery Tax Exemption To Increase By 22% By 2027
In fiscal 2023, the tax expenditure state cost is estimated at $838.4 million; projected to increase to more than $1 billion in fiscal 2027.
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Georgia Regulators Want More Authority Over Rooftop Solar Sales People
Georgia’s Public Service Commission chair wants more authority for the state board that oversees companies that sell rooftop solar panels.
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Congress Approves Millions For Various Georgia Projects In $$1.7B Spending Bill
U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams secured more than $22.6 million and U.S. Rep. David Scott got $22.9 million for Community Project Funding grants.
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Georgia Medical Association Says It Wants More Funding For State Medical Board
"Having an underfunded, understaffed agency benefits no one," Jeremy Bonfini, executive director and CEO of the Medical Association said.
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Georgia Education Officials Cite Education Loss As A Top Priority For 2023
Georgia education officials say they plan to address lost learning opportunities stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Report Ranks Georgia 12th For Its Occupational Licensing Burden
According to the report, the state’s combined ranking when looking at the number of licenses and average burdens was 35th.
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Georgia Could See $28 Million Following Settlement With Walmart
The cause of the settlement is over allegations that the national retailer did not "appropriately oversee" how it dispensed opioids.
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Public Service Commission Votes In Favor Of Georgia Power Rate Increase
With the approval, Georgia Power plans to increase rates for its 2.7 million customers by roughly $1.8 billion over three years.
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Kemp Signs Another Extension Of Georgia's Gas Tax Moratorium
The governor also extended the supply chain state of emergency. The tax suspension and state of emergency run until Jan. 10.
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Georgia's Tax Revenues Decreased By $2.4M In November
State officials reported November's total general fund receipts decreased by 0.1% — or nearly $2.4 million — compared to November 2021.
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New EV Battery Plant To Be Built In Georgia, But Incentives Are Unknown
State officials said the Hyundai Motor Group and SK On facility will create more than 3,500 new jobs.