Tax rebate awaiting Kemps signature
(The Center Square) – A bill that would put $250 in the pockets of Georgia taxpayers is waiting for Gov. Brian Kemp's signature.
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Perdue proposes merger of two south Georgia institutions
(The Center Square) – The Board of Regents of Georgia Southern University and East Georgia State College will vote next week on a merger plan proposed by University... Read More.
Georgia ranks 35th in energy affordability report
(The Center Square) – Georgia's dependence on natural gas for electricity earned low marks on an energy affordability report.
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Foreclosure moratoriums extended by HUD in Helene, Milton areas
(The Center Square) – Foreclosure moratoriums on Federal Housing Administration single family mortgages are extended 90 days in disaster areas associated with Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the Department... Read More.
Conyers company fined over chemical fire
(The Center Square) – The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited a Georgia company that was the site of a September 2024 that caused a chemical haze.
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Supporters hopeful Red Tape Rollback Act will get another chance
(The Center Square) – For the second year in a row, the Georgia House of Representatives failed to consider a bill that supporters said would cut regulation.
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Georgia gas prices up a dime
(The Center Square) – Georgia gas prices are up 10 cents and they could get higher, according to AAA.
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Tennessee storms kill 10
(The Center Square) – Heavy rainfall and wind led to flooding and more deaths in Tennessee as storms continued to sweep through the state on Saturday and Sunday,... Read More.
Georgia lawmakers pass $37.7B budget
(The Center Square) – The Georgia House of Representatives and Senate reached an agreement on the $37.7 billion for fiscal year 2026 that includes no bonds for capital... Read More.
After years of efforts, religious freedom bill signed by Kemp
(The Center Square) – Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill Friday that supporters said would protect religious freedom, ending a years-long battle.
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