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March 4, 2019 Albany Herald, UGA Georgia growers face season of uncertainty Clint Thompson reports, due to losses suffered during the last growing season and new tariffs, Georgia farmers are facing a sense of uncertainty surrounding the upcoming production season,…

March 1, 2019 Albany Herald Georgia announces Disaster Temporary Assistance for Needy Families in 20 counties impacted by hurricane Staff reports that Georgians hit hardest by Hurricane Michael can apply for assistance to support their families under a temporary program…

Feb. 28, 2018 WABE 90.1 Bill In Congress Would Bring Relief To Ga. Farmers Hit By Hurricane Michael Molly Samuel reports that financial aid could be coming to Georgia farmers who are struggling to recover from Hurricane Michael. On Tuesday,…

Feb. 27, 2019 Georgia.gov Kemp Issues Statement on Federal Disaster Relief Legislation Staff reports, on Tuesday, U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson and David Perdue introduced bipartisan legislation to address federal disaster relief for Georgians and others impacted by Hurricane Michael. Governor…

Feb. 26, 2019 Georgia Chamber Chris Clark on the Georgia Chamber SMART Plan Staff reports that the Chamber has teamed up with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Anthem) to administer the Georgia Chamber SMART Plan (SMART). The plan is…

Feb. 25, 2019 Georgia.gov Kemp Files Bill to Support Rural Airports Staff reports that Governor Kemp’s Floor Leader, Representative Dominic LaRiccia (R – Douglas), introduced legislation Friday, Feb. 22, to allow the state to draw down increased federal funds for use in improved…

Feb. 22, 2019 Marietta Daily Journal Lawmakers call for Georgia Power to clean south Cobb plant near Chattahoochee Ross Williams reports that State Rep. Mary Frances Williams, D-Marietta, says it’s time for Georgia Power to clean up its act in south…

Feb. 21, 2019 Georgia.gov ZKTeco Creating 40 Jobs, Investing $5 Million in Fulton County Staff reports that Governor Brian P. Kemp and the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced on Wednesday that ZKTeco, a global manufacturer of RFID and…

Feb. 20, 2019 Gwinnett Daily Post Senate panel backs waiver bill to insure more Georgians Curt Yeomans reports that the Senate Health and Human Services Committee passed legislation Tuesday to allow Gov. Brian Kemp to pursue health care waivers from the…

Feb. 19, 2019 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp Announces Partnership With SANS Institute for Cyber Workforce Development Staff reports that Gov. Brian P. Kemp announced Monday Georgia's partnership with the SANS Institute to provide high school girls and college students with the opportunity to develop…