VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
Net tax revenues for March increase in Georgia
Release: March Net Tax Revenues Up 3.7 Percent Atlanta, GA - The State of Georgia’s net tax collections for March totaled nearly $1.90 billion for an increase of almost $67 million, or 3.7 percent, compared to…
DFCS opens Low-Income Energy Assistance Program November 2
Release: The Low‐Income Home Energy Assistance Program opens Nov. 2 ATLANTA — The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), administered by the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS), will be available Nov. 2,…
June tax revenues dropped $187 million compared to…
Release: June Tax Revenues Down 8.8% JULY 13, 2020 As of June 30, 2020, the State of Georgia’s June net tax collections approached $1.94 billion, for a decrease of $187 million, or -8.8 percent, compared to…
Energy provisions made for Georgians affected by COVID-19
Release: Georgians impacted by COVID-19 to receive energy assistance ATLANTA — Beginning July 1, 2020, families hit hardest by the pandemic will receive aid through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The U.S. Department…
Virtual public hearing for DFCS FY 2021 state…
Press Release: DFCS State Plan for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program JUNE 22, 2020 The Georgia Division of Family & Children Services will hold a virtual public hearing in July. The purpose of this upcoming…
$7 Million in Unpaid Claims Leads DOL to…
Release: U.S. Department of Labor Sues Advance Benefits Management Systems and Fiduciaries Alleging Misuse Led To More Than $7,000,000 in Unpaid Claims ATLANTA, GA – The U.S. Department of Labor has filed suit against Advance Benefits…
Florida Cancels K-12 Testing for the Year
TALLAHASSEE, Fl — During a press conference held on Tuesday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that state testing for the 2019-2020 school year will be canceled. WCTV reports that parents can decide to have their child…
GA Per Capita Income Drops To 40th In…
According to federal data released over the weekend, Georgia's per capita income has dropped to 40th in the nation to $36,869. Since 2001, the state's per capita income has dropped from 25th all the way down…