If you own real estate in Georgia, paying your property tax bill is part of your responsibility. But how can you know if your county is asking you to pay more than your fair share?
Georgia introduces new homeownership loan program
There’s a new homeownership loan program in Georgia.The Georgia Dream Peach Plus loan program is a new initiative “poised to redefine access to affordable homeownership opportunities throughout the …
Unemployment claims in Georgia increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Georgia rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to …
Georgia tax collections now below 2023 after poor March
State lawmakers just completed a session in which they approved record spending, but Georgia’s tax collections continue to lag.
Critics pan Georgia Power fossil fuel plans ahead of state PSC hearing
Critics of Georgia Power’s pending plan to revert to fossil fuels to meet growing electricity demand say the company should instead place more emphasis on solar energy sources. Brandon Bell/Getty …
KeyBank nails CRA exam, Georgia Banking Association’s CEO to retire
KeyBank receives “outstanding” rating from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency on its most recent Community Reinvestment Act exam; Georgia Bankers Association’s board elects a new incoming …
22 Years Wrongfully Incarcerated: Georgia Man Wins New Trial From Gwinnett County Judge
The decision is a huge step toward vindicating a man convicted and sentenced despite no physical evidence linking him to crimes, the Georgia Innocence Project said.
Yellow-legged hornets, murder hornet’s relative, found in Georgia, officials want them destroyed
Yellow-legged hornets, invasive species and relative to murder hornet, has been found in the U.S. The sixth nest was found and destroyed in Georgia.
Finance Ministry investigators charge 26 with appropriating state aid funds for agriculture
The Investigation Service of Georgia’s Finance Ministry on Thursday said it had charged 26 individuals with appropriation of state financial support for agricultural activities by producing and using …
Donald Trump, Joe Biden working to ramp up support among Georgia voters
Donald Trump was in Atlanta Wednesday for a private campaign fundraising event. Meanwhile, Joe Biden has announced plans to open new offices and hire new staffers in the state.