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Operation Southern Slow Down Underway Across Georgia and Tennessee

Monday, July 13

As summer travel increases across Tennessee and Georgia, law enforcement agencies are stepping up traffic enforcement and urging motorists to slow down behind the wheel. Georgia and Tennessee have joined Alabama, South Carolina and Florida for the annual Operation Southern Slow Down, a weeklong campaign... Read More.

Twelve Killed on Georgia Roads During Independence Day Holiday Travel Period

Tuesday, July 7

Twelve people were killed in traffic crashes across Georgia during the 78-hour Independence Day holiday travel period, according to the Georgia State Patrol. The holiday enforcement period began at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, and ended at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 5. Georgia State... Read More.

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More Than 100 New Georgia Laws Take Effect July 1, Covering Education, Public Safety and Tax Relief

Wednesday, July 1

More than 100 new Georgia laws officially took effect Wednesday, July 1, bringing changes that impact education, public safety, tax policy, workforce development, and families across the state. Georgia Senate Republicans highlighted the new laws as part of their legislative agenda, saying the measures focus... Read More.

Georgia Secretary of State Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Mail Ballots

Tuesday, June 30

Georgia Secretary of State Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Mail Ballots Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says Georgia's absentee ballot deadlines will remain unchanged following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that allows states to decide whether to count absentee ballots received after... Read More.

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Georgia Officials Urge Residents to Watch for Invasive Yellow-Legged Hornets

Friday, June 26

The Georgia Department of Agriculture is asking residents across the state to remain alert for signs of the invasive yellow-legged hornet as officials work to stop the species from becoming established in Georgia. Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J. Harper said the department is especially urging residents... Read More.

North Georgia Unemployment Rates Remain Below State, National Averages : Dade at 2.9%

Thursday, June 25

North Georgia Unemployment Rates Remain Below State, National Averages Unemployment across much of northwest Georgia remained below both the state and national averages in the latest labor market report, highlighting continued strength in the region's workforce. Dade County posted an unemployment rate of... Read More.

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Georgia DOT Suspends Interstate Lane Closures for July 4 Holiday Travel Period

Thursday, June 25

The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is preparing for a busy Independence Day travel weekend by suspending most interstate lane closures across the state to help improve traffic flow and enhance safety for motorists. The suspension will begin at 6 a.m. on Friday, July... Read More.

Georgia Surpasses 5 Million Jobs, Sets New Records in Labor Force and Employment

Thursday, June 18

The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Georgia jobs surpassed 5 million, reaching 5,002,400 in May. The state’s labor force also reached an all-time high of 5,470,704, while total employment set a new record at 5,283,862. The May unemployment rate fell to 3.4%,... Read More.

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Georgia Redistricting Fight Put on Hold as Lawmakers Decline Special Session

Wednesday, June 17

A planned special session of the Georgia General Assembly focused on redrawing the state’s political boundaries will not move forward after Republican legislative leaders decided against taking up the issue. The decision came Wednesday as lawmakers were preparing to return to the State Capitol following... Read More.

Georgia Primary Runoff Sets Stage for High-Stakes November Elections

Tuesday, June 16

Georgia voters made several key decisions Tuesday in the state's primary runoff elections, determining party nominees for a number of statewide offices ahead of the November general election. In the Republican race for U.S. Senate, Congressman Mike Collins defeated first-time candidate Derek Dooley to secure... Read More.

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Operation Southern Slow Down Underway Across Georgia and Tennessee

Twelve Killed on Georgia Roads During Independence Day Holiday Travel Period

More Than 100 New Georgia Laws Take Effect July 1, Covering Education, Public Safety and Tax Relief

Georgia Secretary of State Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Mail Ballots

Georgia Officials Urge Residents to Watch for Invasive Yellow-Legged Hornets

North Georgia Unemployment Rates Remain Below State, National Averages : Dade at 2.9%

Georgia DOT Suspends Interstate Lane Closures for July 4 Holiday Travel Period

Georgia Surpasses 5 Million Jobs, Sets New Records in Labor Force and Employment

Georgia Redistricting Fight Put on Hold as Lawmakers Decline Special Session

Georgia Primary Runoff Sets Stage for High-Stakes November Elections

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