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After Trump pardons, Georgia election case still alive

Monday, November 10 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) — Federal pardons granted by President Trump to people accused of trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election will not shield them from prosecutors pursuing election interference charges in Georgia, state officials said Monday. ... Read More.

Warnock, Ossoff cite heath care costs in rejecting shutdown deal

Monday, November 10 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) — U.S. Sens. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff cited rising health care premiums as the reason for their "no" votes on advancing a deal to end the federal government shutdown. ... Read More.

Senate committee to discuss the New Georgia Project

Friday, November 7 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The Georgia Senate Special Committee on Investigation will meet on Thursday to discuss the now-defunct New Georgia Project, but won't hear from Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. ... Read More.

Airlines adjusting as flight reductions begin

Friday, November 7 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – A look at arrivals and departures from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Friday afternoon showed several delays and a few cancellations as a mandated reduction in flights began its first day. ... Read More.

Natural gas shortage challenges South Georgia economy

Thursday, November 6 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – South Georgia's reliance on a single natural gas pipeline is a hindrance to economic development, the CEO of the Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce told a committee in the state House of Representatives. ... Read More.

Three Georgia counties reject sales tax for property tax relief

Wednesday, November 5 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Three Georgia counties said "no" to a new five-year, 1-cent sales tax for property tax relief. House Bill 581 created the new floating local option... Read More.

Democrats take Georgia Public Service Commission seats

Tuesday, November 4 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Democrats Alicia Johnson and Peter Hubbard handily defeated incumbent Republicans Tim Echols and Fitz Hubbard for seats on the Public Service Commission on Tuesday. Johnson... Read More.

Transportation, 911 top county commission organization’s agenda

Tuesday, November 4 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Upgrading Georgia's 911 system and creating a long-term funding mechanism for transportation tops the 2026 policy priorities for the Association of the County Commissioners of Georgia. ... Read More.

Atlanta property tax relief, PSC candidates on ballot

Tuesday, November 4 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Atlanta voters will decide today on a measure that would give additional property relief to residents over the age of 65. The Georgia General Assembly... Read More.

Trump administration resumes visa processing despite shutdown

Monday, November 3 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - After a month of halted operations, the U.S. Department of Labor will begin processing necessary documents for visa and permanent resident applications again. ... Read More.

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After Trump pardons, Georgia election case still alive

Warnock, Ossoff cite heath care costs in rejecting shutdown deal

Senate committee to discuss the New Georgia Project

Airlines adjusting as flight reductions begin

Natural gas shortage challenges South Georgia economy

Three Georgia counties reject sales tax for property tax relief

Democrats take Georgia Public Service Commission seats

Transportation, 911 top county commission organization’s agenda

Atlanta property tax relief, PSC candidates on ballot

Trump administration resumes visa processing despite shutdown

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