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Duncan says he’s running for Georgia governor as a Democrat

Tuesday, September 16 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Former Georgia lieutenant governor Geoff Duncan said Tuesday he is switching parties and running for governor as a Democrat. He said on his campaign website... Read More.

Cobb County school district investigating teachers’ posts about Kirk

Monday, September 15 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – One of Georgia's largest school districts said Monday it has placed some teachers on administrative leave over comments about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and will report the matters to state licensing officials. ... Read More.

Kemp says economic records broken in fiscal year 2025

Monday, September 15 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Gov. Brian Kemp said Monday that 423 facilities either invested or expanded in Georgia during fiscal year 2025 for a record $26.3 billion investment. The... Read More.

Georgia ranks 14th on Education Freedom Report Card

Friday, September 12 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Georgia fell five places in the Heritage Foundation's Education Report Card, ranking 14th in 2025. The organization uses the state's education choice program, teacher freedom,... Read More.

Perdue says Georgia colleges will defend ‘free expression’

Thursday, September 11 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue said Thursday that Charlie Kirk's death was a reminder of the importance of "protecting open dialogue on our campuses." ... Read More.

Week after raid, South Korean detainees on their way home

Thursday, September 11 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – A week after the largest immigration operation in the history of Homeland Security took place in at Hyundai-LG Battery plant in south Georgia, more than 300 of those detained are on their way back to South Korea. ... Read More.

Billions in economic losses expected due to Georgia paper mill closures

Wednesday, September 10 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The closing of five area paper mills in southeast Georgia will have $2.9 billion economic impact annually, the House Rural Development Committee was told Wednesday. ... Read More.

Korean Air jet expected in Georgia on Wednesday

Tuesday, September 9 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The status of 475 people detained at the Hyundai-LG Battery plant in Georgia is still in question nearly five days after the operation. A Korean... Read More.

Georgia’s net sales and use taxes increase by 8.2% in August

Tuesday, September 9 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Georgia's net sales and use tax collections were up $62.2 million in August, when compared to the same time period last year, an 8.2% increase, according to Gov. Brian Kemp's office. ... Read More.

Moore: State income tax top priority of Freedom Caucus

Monday, September 8 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Eliminating Georgia's income tax is one of the top priorities of the Freedom Caucus, state Sen. Colton Moore told The Center Square at the State Freedom Caucus Foundation held in Dallas. ... Read More.

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