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May 18, 2020 Georgia.gov Governor Kemp Announces Microsoft Corp. to Expand Presence in Atlanta with 1,500 New Jobs, New Facility Staff reports that Governor Brian P. Kemp announced on May 15 that Fortune 500 company Microsoft Corp., a worldwide leader…

May 15, 2020 Savannah Morning News Hundreds meet online about mining near Okefenokee Mary Landers reports that several hundred people attended a virtual public meeting held on Wednesday, May 13, by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to inform the…

May 14, 2020 Capitol Beat News Twin Pines Minerals pitches proposed titanium mine near Okefenokee Swamp Dave Williams reports that consultants for an Alabama-based company planning a titanium mine near the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge defended the project Wednesday at…

May 13, 2020 GPB Kemp Extends Georgia Business Coronavirus Precautions, Touts Decline In Hospitalizations Stephen Fowler reports that Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a new executive order that extends health and safety precautions for reopened businesses through the end of…

May 12, 2020 The Center Square Paycheck Protection Program leaves Georgia small businesses frustrated Vivian Jones reports that the federal Paycheck Protection Program is meant to help small businesses weather the COVID-19 pandemic, but many Georgia business owners are frustrated…

May 11, 2020 USA Today Delta, citing health concerns, drops service to 10 US airports. See which are on the list. Chris Woodyard reports that travelers aboard Delta Air Lines are about to have fewer options when it comes to…

May 8, 2020 WABE 90.1 Without Restaurants, Georgia Farmers Come Up Short On Customers Molly Samuel reports that the coronavirus is creating a problem for Georgia farmers: Restaurants are doing less business, and schools are feeding fewer kids. That means…

May 7, 2020 GPB Georgia's April Tax Revenue Down $1 Billion As Coronavirus' Economic Toll Continues Stephen Fowler reports that Georgia's tax collections for the month of April were down more than $1 billion from last year, signaling a budgetary…

March 6, 2020 The Center Square As Georgia farmers see weakening demand, feds offer Economic Injury Disaster Loans Nyamekye Daniel reports, as federal government stepped in this week to offer more aid to the nation’s farmers in the form of…

May 5, 2020 Cherokee Tribune & Ledger News, Capitol Beat News Georgia schools poised for $411 million in coronavirus federal aid Beau Evans reports that Georgia school officials agreed Monday to distribute around $411 million in federal funding to help…