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AARP Poll Finds Older Georgia Voters Could Decide Governor, Senate Races

A new AARP Georgia poll suggests voters age 50 and older are likely to play a decisive role in this year’s closely contested races for governor and the U.S. Senate, with affordability emerging as their top concern. The survey, conducted by the bipartisan polling firms ...

Georgia Officials Promote Anonymous Reporting App to Combat Human Trafficking

Georgia First Lady Marty Kemp and Georgia Bureau of Investigation Director Chris Hosey are encouraging Georgians to download the “See Something, Send Something” mobile app as part of an ongoing effort to combat human trafficking across the state. State officials say human trafficking remains a ...

Georgia Power Unveils Six-Point Customer Protection Pledge Amid State’s Rapid Growth

As Georgia continues to experience rapid population and economic growth, Georgia Power has announced a new Customer Protection Pledge, outlining six commitments aimed at keeping electricity affordable while supporting the state's expanding energy needs. The company says the pledge is designed to protect its 2.8 ...

Northwest Georgia Agricultural & Events Center Now Available for Public Rentals

Gordon County officials announced today that the Northwest Georgia Agricultural & Events Center is now open for public rentals, offering a new venue for a wide variety of community, business, agricultural, and entertainment events. Located in Gordon County, the facility features a flexible indoor meeting ...

New Georgia Law Requires AED Registration with Local 9-1-1 Centers

A new Georgia law aimed at improving emergency response during cardiac emergencies is now in effect, requiring owners of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to register the devices with their local 9-1-1 communications center. The Mason Sells AED Coordination Act, also known as Senate Bill 399, ...

Georgia Reaches New All-Time Highs in Labor Force and Employment

The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Georgia reached new all-time highs in both its labor force (5,477,859) and employment (5,294,229) in June, while the state's unemployment rate held steady at 3.4%. Georgia's unemployment rate remains 0.8 percentage points below the national rate. ...

Operation Southern Slow Down Underway Across Georgia and Tennessee

As summer travel increases across Tennessee and Georgia, law enforcement agencies are stepping up traffic enforcement and urging motorists to slow down behind the wheel. Georgia and Tennessee have joined Alabama, South Carolina and Florida for the annual Operation Southern Slow Down, a weeklong campaign ...

Twelve Killed on Georgia Roads During Independence Day Holiday Travel Period

Twelve people were killed in traffic crashes across Georgia during the 78-hour Independence Day holiday travel period, according to the Georgia State Patrol. The holiday enforcement period began at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, and ended at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 5. Georgia State ...

More Than 100 New Georgia Laws Take Effect July 1, Covering Education, Public Safety and Tax Relief

More than 100 new Georgia laws officially took effect Wednesday, July 1, bringing changes that impact education, public safety, tax policy, workforce development, and families across the state. Georgia Senate Republicans highlighted the new laws as part of their legislative agenda, saying the measures focus ...

Georgia Secretary of State Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Mail Ballots

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says Georgia’s absentee ballot deadlines will remain unchanged following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that allows states to decide whether to count absentee ballots received after Election Day. The Supreme Court ruled Monday that federal law does not require ...
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