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Fulton County tables decision on election board appointees

Wednesday, September 3 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The Fulton County Board of Commissioners voted to table a decision on the appointment of two Republicans to the county's board of elections. Fulton County... Read More.

Kemp: Korean company will create 520 jobs with new plant

Wednesday, September 3 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – A Korean company plans to open a new permanent magnet factory in Columbus creating 520 new jobs, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said Wednesday. JS Link... Read More.

Georgia Republicans call for test of hand-marked ballots

Tuesday, September 2 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Georgia Reps. Tim Fleming and Victor Anderson are asking for a test of hand-marked ballots ahead of the 2026 midterms. The two sent a letter... Read More.

Judge stays Fulton County Commissioners’ $10,000 fine

Friday, August 29 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Fulton County Judge David Emerson stayed an order that would have fined Fulton County commissioners $10,000 a day until they approved two Republicans to the election board. ... Read More.

Judge sides with Jones in campaign finance dispute

Thursday, August 28 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – A U.S. District Court judge said Lt. Gov. Burt Jones can continue raising money through a leadership committee in response to a lawsuit from Attorney General Chris Carr. ... Read More.

Kemp, others on economic development trip in South America

Thursday, August 28 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is in South America on what he calls an "international mission this week to promote economic development opportunities." The trip includes... Read More.

MAGNET seeks to drive industry to the South

Wednesday, August 27 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Three Southeastern states have launched a regional research project on automobile and battery production, hoping to further develop those industries in the region and create more jobs. ... Read More.

Judge rules Fulton County commissioners in contempt of court order

Wednesday, August 27 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – A judge said Wednesday that the Fulton County Board of Commissioners will be subjected to a fine of $10,000 a day beginning Friday if it doesn't comply with a court order to seat two Republican members on its election board. ... Read More.

Democrat leads in Georgia Senate District 21 race

Wednesday, August 27 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Democrat Debra Shigley won 39.51% of votes cast in a special Georgia Senate District 21 race to take the lead over six Republican candidates, according to unofficial results from the Georgia Secretary of State. ... Read More.

Jobs, sales increase at Georgia’s ports

Tuesday, August 26 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Georgia's port activity comprises 12% of the state's employment or 650,965 full and part-time jobs, according to an economic impact study. The number of positions... Read More.

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Author: The Center Square

Fulton County tables decision on election board appointees

Kemp: Korean company will create 520 jobs with new plant

Georgia Republicans call for test of hand-marked ballots

Judge stays Fulton County Commissioners’ $10,000 fine

Judge sides with Jones in campaign finance dispute

Kemp, others on economic development trip in South America

MAGNET seeks to drive industry to the South

Judge rules Fulton County commissioners in contempt of court order

Democrat leads in Georgia Senate District 21 race

Jobs, sales increase at Georgia’s ports

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