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DeKalb County House Legislative Delegation to Hold Post-Session Town Hall Meeting in Stonecrest

By Peach Tree Times | May 2, 2024

DeKalb County House Delegation Chair Karla Drenner and Vice Chair Viola Davis, along with members of the DeKalb County House Legislative Delegation, have announced they will be holding a post-session town hall meeting with state representatives. The meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 7 p.m. at the New Black Wall Street Market in Stonecrest.State representatives will use this platform to recap the 2024 legislative session. For any inquiries regarding the event, individuals are encouraged to reach out to long.tran@house.ga.gov.The event will...

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Georgia Governor Signs Legislation to Support Law Enforcement and Dementia Patients

By Peach Tree Times | May 2, 2024

ATLANTA – State Representative Deborah Silcox (R-Sandy Springs) stood alongside Governor Kemp at the State Capitol today as he signed two crucial bills into law aimed at supporting law enforcement and dementia patients in Georgia.House Bill 500, which creates the offense of arson of a law enforcement vehicle, was hailed by Rep. Silcox as an essential update to the law. She emphasized the importance of prosecuting criminals who engage in such destructive behavior, stating, "HB 500 is a much-needed update to the law to ensure that we have a mechanism to prosecute criminals...

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DeKalb State House & Senate Delegation Celebrate Grand Opening of Constituent Services Office

By Peach Tree Times | May 2, 2024

Members of the DeKalb County House and Senate Legislative Delegation recently celebrated the grand opening of the new Constituent Services Office on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the New Black Wall Street in Stonecrest, Georgia. The event was a historic collaboration between the Georgia State House and Senate DeKalb Legislative Delegation and the New Black Wall Street Market as they marked the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.During the event, the Mayor of Stonecrest, Jazzmin Cobble, welcomed the attendees and expressed her excitement about hosting the office in...

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Rep. Rick Townsend’s Legislation Establishing Regulations for Kratom Products in Georgia Signed into Law

By Peach Tree Times | May 2, 2024

State Representative Rick Townsend's legislation, House Bill 181, aimed at establishing regulations for kratom products in Georgia, has been signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp. The bill, which addresses concerns regarding the sale and composition of kratom in the state, has garnered support for its focus on consumer safety and transparency.House Speaker Jon Burns expressed satisfaction with the new regulations, stating, “Georgia citizens deserve the utmost safety and transparency regarding the products they purchase in our state.” He commended Rep. Townsend for his...

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Senate Special Committee on Investigations to Hold Third Hearing

By Peach Tree Times | May 2, 2024

ATLANTA (May 2, 2024) — The Senate Special Committee on Investigations, led by Sen. Bill Cowsert, is set to convene its third hearing on Friday, May 3, 2024, at 10 a.m. The committee aims to address crucial matters surrounding allegations of misconduct and restore public confidence in the criminal justice system.The upcoming meeting will feature sworn testimonies from witnesses Robb Pitts and Sharon Whitmore, along with the submission of documents as per the subpoena. As stated, the committee's primary objective is to delve into the accusations against Fulton County's...

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Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation Boosting Georgia's Top-Tier Workforce Talent

By Peach Tree Times | May 2, 2024

Columbus, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, members of the General Assembly, and state and local leaders, signed multiple pieces of legislation aimed at enhancing Georgia's workforce talent pool.The main legislation, HB 982, was sponsored by Representative Matthew Gambill and received bipartisan support. It directs the State Workforce Development Board to create a designated list of high-demand careers, streamlining the process for stakeholders, educators, and agencies. Senator Bo Hatchett, who carried the bill in the Senate, highlighted...

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Wife of former U.S. federal agent detained in Nigeria: U.S. government doesn't 'seem to understand our sense of urgency'

By Peach Tree Times | May 1, 2024

Yuki Gambaryan, a resident of Suwanee and the spouse of former U.S. federal agent Tigran Gambaryan, expressed her concerns about the lack of understanding from her contacts in the U.S. Embassy in Abuja regarding their "sense of urgency" to bring Gambaryan home from Nigeria. He has been detained there since February 26. Yuki voiced her concerns during an April 23 episode of the Click Here podcast.

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Jon Burns Announces Kayla Roberson as Communications Director

By Peach Tree Times | May 1, 2024

ATLANTA – Today, Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) revealed that Kayla Roberson has been appointed as the Communications Director within his office. As the new communications director, Roberson will be responsible for overseeing all external communication, media relations, and strategic messaging for Speaker Burns. Stephen Lawson, who previously held the position of Speaker Burns’ senior communications advisor, will be transitioning back into the private sector.In his statement, Speaker Burns expressed his enthusiasm for the new addition to the team, stating,...

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Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation Strengthening Public Safety and Supporting First Responders

By Peach Tree Times | May 1, 2024

Forsyth, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp, along with various state and local leaders, signed a comprehensive package of legislation aimed at enhancing public safety and offering support to first responders. The highlight of the legislative package was HB 130, which allows for the repayment of up to $20,000 in student loans for full-time peace officers who complete 5 years of service.Governor Kemp emphasized the importance of these legislative efforts, stating, "Georgians have witnessed the disastrous impact lawlessness is having on communities across the country." He further...

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Governor Kemp Signs Rep. Jesse Petrea’s Georgia Criminal Alien Track and Report Act of 2024

By Peach Tree Times | May 1, 2024

ATLANTA – Today, State Representative Jesse Petrea (R-Savannah) joined Governor Brian Kemp as he signed House Bill 1105, the Georgia Criminal Alien Track and Report Act of 2024, into law at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth, Ga. Sponsored by Rep. Petrea, this legislation requires Georgia law enforcement officials to work in conjunction with federal immigration authorities and to send, receive and maintain information relating to the immigration status of any individual as reasonably needed for public safety purposes."I appreciate Governor Kemp signing...

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Gov. Kemp: StandardAero Expands Footprint at Augusta Regional Airport

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 30, 2024

Governor Brian Kemp of Georgia announced that StandardAero is set to expand its operations in Augusta, creating 90 new jobs in Richmond County. StandardAero, a prominent provider of aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, has been operating in Augusta since 1974 and currently supports over 170 jobs in the area. Chris Bodine, Vice President and General Manager of StandardAero’s Augusta facility, expressed, “The new facility will add over 60 percent of new space to our existing footprint,” allowing for servicing larger aircraft and expanding engine support.Tony...

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Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation Supporting Georgia's Agriculture Industry

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 30, 2024

Valdosta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by various state officials, signed a comprehensive package of legislation aimed at bolstering Georgia's agricultural industry and enhancing security measures against foreign threats.The legislation, signed by Governor Kemp, covers a range of crucial areas impacting Georgia's agricultural sector. Notably, the bill includes measures to address ownership of agricultural land by foreign entities, alleviate input costs for farmers, protect children from misleading marketing, and increase penalties for livestock theft....

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Georgia State AG Chris Carr: 'The Biden administration is destroying women’s sports'

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 29, 2024

Georgia's Attorney General, Chris Carr, has accused the Biden administration of jeopardizing women's sports by eroding the fundamental protections of Title IX and promoting the participation of biological males in female competitions. He affirmed that measures have been implemented to secure women's rights to fair competition.

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Gov. Kemp: Georgia college campuses 'will never be a safe haven for those who promote terrorism and extremism'

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 29, 2024

Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp has declared that college campuses in Georgia will not tolerate those promoting "terrorism and extremism", underlining the importance of student safety. He expressed gratitude for the law enforcement's response to Emory University's call for support.

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FDA conducted second lowest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in Georgia during 2023

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 26, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted eight inspections at eight Veterinary companies from Georgia in 2023.

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Georgia: Tobacco companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Georgia in 2023

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 25, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three Tobacco companies from Georgia in 2023.

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Which type of Georgia companies were inspected the most by FDA in 2023?

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 24, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 164 inspections at 150 Food and Cosmetics companies from Georgia in 2023.

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Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation Supporting Military Veterans, Service Members and Spouses

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 24, 2024

Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, members of the General Assembly, and state and local leaders, signed a series of bills focused on improving recruitment and supporting veterans, military service members and their spouses as they look to utilize their skills and abilities to fulfill the numerous opportunities available throughout the state.The legislative package signed by Governor Kemp includes measures aimed at facilitating employment for military spouses and providing support for military medical personnel seeking licensure in...

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Gov. Kemp Signs Combatting Human Trafficking and Supporting Victims

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 24, 2024

Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp and various state officials, signed a comprehensive package of anti-human trafficking legislation into law. The legislation includes SB 370, HB 993, and HB 1201, aimed at combating human trafficking and supporting victims in Georgia.Governor Kemp expressed his pride in the state's progress, stating, "For years Georgia was considered a hot spot for human trafficking, but thanks to the GRACE Commission, under the leadership of First Lady Marty Kemp, we have established Georgia as a national leader in...

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75 Georgia hospitals participate in federal 340B Drug Pricing Program

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 23, 2024

Georgia has 75 hospitals in the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program.