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Georgia Tax Collections Rise 3.5% in August

ATLANTA – Georgia net tax collections rose 3.5% in August, reaching nearly $2.5 billion. Release: ATLANTA – Georgia’s net tax collections approached $2.5 billion in August, increasing $85.4 million, or 3.5%, compared with August 2025.…

GA Confirms Three More Measles Cases in Atlanta…

ATLANTA – Georgia has now recorded 14 measles cases in 2026, including eight associated with an ongoing metro Atlanta outbreak. Release: ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed three additional measles…

VHS Student Arrested on Kidnapping, Assault Charges

VALDOSTA – A 17-year-old was taken into custody at Valdosta High School on warrants for aggravated assault, kidnapping and false imprisonment. Release: We were provided information from the Valdosta City Schools that a video was…

Walmart to Build $1.3 Billion Fulfillment Center in…

FRANKLIN CO. – Walmart plans a $1.3 billion automated fulfillment center in Carnesville, creating 1,000 jobs and expanding shipping capacity in Georgia. Release: LIMA, PERU – Governor Brian P. Kemp today, while continuing an economic…