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Oct. 11, 2023 Capitol Beat News Georgia’s 2023 high-school graduation rate ticks up again Dave Williams reports that Georgia’s high-school graduation rate rose again this year to another all-time high since the state began using an adjusted calculation the federal…

Oct. 10, 2023 GlobalAtlanta.com U.S. Trade Rep Visits Atlanta to Talk Clean Energy, Investing in America Trevor Williams reports that U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai visited Atlanta Friday to participate in a roundtable on investing in the United States convened…

Oct. 9, 2023 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp Extends Gas Tax Suspension Staff reports, on Friday, Gov. Kemp announced he has signed an executive order extending a State of Emergency and continuing the suspension of the state's excise tax on motor and…

Oct. 6, 2023 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp Announces GEORGIA MATCH Direct College Admissions Initiative Staff reports that Gov. Kemp yesterday announced the launch of GEORGIA MATCH, one of the largest state-run direct admissions initiatives in the nation. The culmination of multiple…

Oct. 5, 2023 Newnan Times-Herald Representative gives preview of FREYR Battery in Coweta County Clay Neely reports, nearly a year ago, FREYR Battery announced a stunning $2.57 billion investment, with the goal of creating more than 700 new jobs in…

Oct. 4, 2023 Georgia Recorder Georgia GOP leaders trumpet another top ranking by national business trade publication Jill Nolin reports that Georgia has been named the top state for business for the 10th year by Area Development Magazine. The designation…

Oct. 3, 2023 The Brunswick News Ports traffic up in Brunswick, a trend that looks to continue Taylor Cooper reports that the Port of Brunswick handled the overwhelming majority of the state’s vehicle and heavy machinery cargo last month, which…

Oct. 2, 2023 State Affairs Celebrating Jimmy Carter: 99 years of dedication and service Alison Bethel reports, in an age where partisanship often eclipses purpose, Jimmy Carter’s legacy reminds us of the indomitable spirit of service. His presidency, from 1977…

Sept. 29, 2023 WABE Advocates call for federal intervention on Georgia's toxic coal ash Emily Jones reports that as federal regulators prepare to reject Alabama’s plan for storing toxic coal ash, Georgia activists are calling for the same in their…

Sept. 28, 2023 Georgia Recorder Georgia coal ash pond neighbors channel frustrations through proposed EPA crackdown in Alabama Stanley Dunlap reports that Juliette resident Gloria Hammond has watched as families moved away from their homes located next to what was…