Consultants recognize states’ pro-business environments in Area Development’s Top States for Doing Business survey. Georgia ranks #1.
GA Coronavirus Restrictions Extended As Hospitalizations Drop
Gov. Brian Kemp extended the public health state of emergency and existing coronavirus safety measures for Georgia through Oct. 10.
Kemp promotes biz award as ‘testament’ to Georgia’s economy
Against the backdrop of a , Gov. Brian Kemp on Tuesday announced an accolade from a niche business publication meant to boost the state’s economic development chops during the pandemic.
Mortgage Lenders Say Fraud Suit Belongs In Ga. Biz Court
Mortgage lenders affiliated with Orix USA LP argued Tuesday Georgia’s new statewide business court should get to decide borrowers’ claims that they paid inflated interest rates because the …
Georgia county where Black man shot sues over policing vote
The commissioners of a coastal Georgia county where Black man Ahmaud Arbery was fatally shot after being pursued by armed white men are suing to stop a referendum on abolishing the county police …
U.S. Marshals Find 25 Missing Children in Ohio Days After Finding 39 in Georgia
The U.S. Marshals Service said it will continue searching for missing children in northern Ohio over the next few weeks.
Georgia man pleads guilty after slapping reporter’s rear on live TV
A Georgia man who was seen slapping a female reporter’s rear on live TV pleaded guilty Tuesday to a misdemeanor charge of sexual battery.
Judge rules ballots mailed by Nov. 3 in Georgia must count
A federal judge has extended the deadline for absentee voting in Georgia, in a move that allows the state to accept some ballots that arrive after Election Day.
Georgia Power customers to see $17 reduction on October bills
Georgia Power today announced that the typical residential customer using 1,000-kilowatt hours will receive an estimated $12 credit on their October Georgia Power bill. This reflects implementation of …
FSU football kickoff times set for Georgia Tech, Notre Dame games
Florida State learned its kickoff times and TV networks for two upcoming football games, including the opener against Georgia Tech (Sept. 12) and the road contest against Notre Dame (Oct. 10).