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Georgia adds 3,700 jobs in April; unemployment rate unchanged

Thursday, May 15 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Georgia's unemployment rate for April is 3.6%, unchanged over the past 11 months, according to the Georgia Department of Labor. The Peach State added a... Read More.

Kemp signs bill removing taxes from military retirement income

Wednesday, May 14 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Military retirees living in Georgia will no longer have to pay income taxes on their retirement income. Gov. Brian Kemp signed House Bill 266 into... Read More.

Federal panel hears alleged voter intimidation case

Tuesday, May 13 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – A federal appeals court panel heard arguments Tuesday from a Georgia group accusing True the Vote of voter intimidation. True the Vote challenged the eligibility... Read More.

Extended tax deadline blamed for decreased revenues

Monday, May 12 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The extension of the income tax deadline for Georgia taxpayers drove down state revenues for April, according to the latest numbers released by Gov. Brian Kemp's office on Monday. ... Read More.

Extended tax deadline blamed for decrease revenues

Monday, May 12 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The extension of the income tax deadline for Georgia taxpayers drove down state revenues for April, according to the latest numbers released by Gov. Brian Kemp's office on Monday. ... Read More.

King enters U.S. Senate race

Monday, May 12 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King said Monday he is running for the U.S Senate seat held by Democrat Jon Ossoff, setting up a primary battle between Republicans. ... Read More.

Kemp touts Georgias financial stability in signing budget

Friday, May 9 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed the fiscal year 2026 spending plan Friday and praised the state's conservative budgeting. Lawmakers agreed not to add bonds in... Read More.

Kemp signs bill banning state funds for inmate transgender treatment

Friday, May 9 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill Thursday that prohibits state funds from being used for inmate transgender care. "Taxpayer dollars should not be used... Read More.

With Kemp out, Carter is in

Thursday, May 8 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter announced Thursday he is running for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Democrat Jon Ossoff. In a 30-second video posted... Read More.

Atlanta budget gives a glimpse into the future economy

Wednesday, May 7 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The Atlanta City Council is beginning budget hearings amid concerns about what the future holds. The 2026 fiscal year general fund budget proposed by Mayor... Read More.

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Author: The Center Square

Georgia adds 3,700 jobs in April; unemployment rate unchanged

Kemp signs bill removing taxes from military retirement income

Federal panel hears alleged voter intimidation case

Extended tax deadline blamed for decreased revenues

Extended tax deadline blamed for decrease revenues

King enters U.S. Senate race

Kemp touts Georgias financial stability in signing budget

Kemp signs bill banning state funds for inmate transgender treatment

With Kemp out, Carter is in

Atlanta budget gives a glimpse into the future economy

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