THOMASVILLE, Ga. - Thomas County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on multiple drug charges after it was discovered that he was using a pill press to make fake Xanax, according to WALB. According to the…
New Georgia legislation may allow ex-felons to vote
Release: Democratic State Legislators Introduce Legislation to End Felony Disenfranchisement in Georgia ATLANTA – State Representatives Josh McLaurin (D-Sandy Springs), Bee Nguyen (D-Atlanta), Gregg Kennard (D-Lawrenceville), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), Rebecca Mitchell (D-Snellville) and Erick Allen…
Georgia gas prices jump 7 cents in one…
Release: ATLANTA, GA., (January 18, 2021) — Georgia gas prices increased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $2.23 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday's state average is 7 cents more than a…
GA partners with grocery stores to provide vaccines…
Release: Gov. Kemp Applauds Georgia Grocery Store Vaccination Partners Atlanta, GA – Recently, Governor Brian P. Kemp thanked the growing team of grocery store and supermarket companies operating in Georgia who are offering COVID-19 vaccinations to…
GA public schools to receive $1.7 billion in…
Release: January 15, 2021 –Georgia public schools will receive more than $1.7 billion – $1,702,883,356 – in federal stimulus funds under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (referred to as CARES 2). The…
Tropical Storm Zeta disaster relief now being made…
Release: Major Disaster Declared for 21 Counties, Public Assistance Available (ATLANTA) –Governor Brian Kemp requested a Major Disaster Declaration for Tropical Storm Zeta based on joint federal, state and local preliminary damage assessments totaling more…
Bluestem Brands creates over 130 new jobs in…
Release: E-commerce Company Bluestem Brands More Than Doubles Georgia Presence in Putnam County, Creates 130+ Jobs Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Bluestem Brands, a business operating multiple national e-commerce retail brands,…
New Valdosta boat manufacturer creates 90 jobs
Release: Correct Craft to Open Supreme Boats Manufacturing Facility in Valdosta, Create 90 Jobs Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Correct Craft, a leader in building tournament inboard, freshwater fishing, utility and…
Two GA schools receive national ESEA honors
Release: St. Simons Elementary, Elm Street Elementary recognized as National ESEA Distinguished Schools January 12, 2021 – Two Georgia public schools – St. Simons Elementary School in Glynn County and Elm Street Elementary School in Coweta…