WILCOX CO - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested and charged a former Wilcox County teacher and coach for Sexual Exploitation of Children. Release: The GBI has arrested and charged Lorenzo Dennard, age 34,…
GA School Superintendent releases statement on African American…
ATLANTA - State School Superintendent Richard Woods releases a statement concerning the AP African American Studies course. Release: “There has been an African American Studies course code in the catalog of state-funded courses since 2020.…
Ritz to invest $28M in new Georgia facility
ATLANTA - Ritz Instrument Transformers, a manufacturer of utility and OEM sectors, plan to invest $28 million in Georgia Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Ritz Instrument Transformers (Ritz), an international instrument transformers and…
S&P reaffirms Georgia’s AAA bond rating
ATLANTA - Governor Brian Kemp announces that the S&P Global Ratings reaffirms Georgia's AAA bond rating. Release: At the start of an international trip to promote the No. 1 state for business and further job…
GA summer job market sees influx of graduates,…
ATLANTA - The Georgia summer job market sees an influx of graduates and a slight rise in June unemployment rate. Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced that Georgia's June unemployment rate was 3.3, up…
SBA opens Business Recovery Center to assist GA…
ATLANTA - The Small Business Administration opens a Business Recovery Center to assist 11 Georgia counties. Release: Businesses affected by the water main breaks, which occurred from May 31 to June 6, 2024, in 11…
CDC warns Georgians of Listeria infections linked to…
ATLANTA - The CDC is investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria infections linked to meat sliced at Delis. Release: A CDC Investigation Notice regarding a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections has been posted at https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/delimeats-7-24/index.html. Key Points:…
UPDATE: Identities of Georgians involved in officer shooting…
ALTO - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation releases the identities of the two Georgians that died during an officer involved shooting. Release: UPDATE: The two people that died in the officer involved shooting have been…
Governor Kemp, First Lady to visit Italy to…
ATLANTA - The Governor and First Lady of Georgia announces an international mission to Italy to strengthen economic ties. Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp announced they will lead an international…