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Georgia receiving more money to fight opioid crisis

Friday, July 4 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Georgia is receiving $126 million as part of a nationwide settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler families. The overall settlement is $7.4 billion, which... Read More.

Appalachian Regional Commission under the knife in federal cuts

Friday, July 4 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - The Appalachian Regional Commission, an economic development partnership between the federal government and parts of 13 states including all of West Virginia, is poised to see a 93% reduction in funding with the “Big Beautiful Bill Act.” ... Read More.

House committee approves study for new law enforcement retirement plan

Friday, July 4 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The Georgia House Committee on Retirement approved an actuarial review of a new state retirement plan for the state's law enforcement officers at its Monday meeting. ... Read More.

More Corps of Engineers sites open in time for July 4

Thursday, July 3 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is opening seven parks on Georgia's popular Lake Lanier. ... Read More.

Shriners opening new research center in Atlanta

Wednesday, July 2 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Shriners Children's Healthcare is bringing a new research center to Atlanta, which will bring 470 new jobs to the city, Gov. Brian Kemp said... Read More.

Breakfast lovers praise cheaper eggs at Waffle House

Wednesday, July 2 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Breakfast lovers are rejoicing at a beloved restaurant chain's decision to remove an egg surcharge, which could also indicate the nation's economy is improving. ... Read More.

Public Service Commission agrees to Georgia Power rate freeze

Tuesday, July 1 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The Georgia Public Service Commission agreed to a three-year rate freeze for Georgia Power on Tuesday in an agreement that allows the utility to... Read More.

OConnell to lead Georgias new tax court

Tuesday, July 1 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The chief judge of Georgia's newly created tax court is a familiar face. ... Read More.

More than $488M in surplus refunds distributed

Monday, June 30 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The Georgia Department of Revenue is making progress on distributing Georgia's surplus refunds, sending out $488 million to taxpayers as of Friday, according to... Read More.

Compliance with Riley Gaines Act begins Tuesday

Monday, June 30 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – School systems that do not enforce Georgia's law banning males from participating in women's sports could lose state funding but would have opportunities to... Read More.

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Georgia receiving more money to fight opioid crisis

Appalachian Regional Commission under the knife in federal cuts

House committee approves study for new law enforcement retirement plan

More Corps of Engineers sites open in time for July 4

Shriners opening new research center in Atlanta

Breakfast lovers praise cheaper eggs at Waffle House

Public Service Commission agrees to Georgia Power rate freeze

OConnell to lead Georgias new tax court

More than $488M in surplus refunds distributed

Compliance with Riley Gaines Act begins Tuesday

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