The COVID-19 pandemic drove folks outdoors in 2020, leading to a record-breaking year for Georgia state parks. According to the state Dept. of Natural Resources park receipt revenue was up by 13%, overall visitation up by 11%, and hunting and fishing license holders had a 7% increase. A spike in funding and more Georgians enjoying the state’s great outdoors have our parks RISING…
A look back at Loeffler’s time in office
Soon after her appointment to the U.S. Senate, Republican Kelly Loeffler made a commitment to donate her Senate salary to Georgia-based charitable organizations and non-profits. This week, Loeffler donated her final Senate paycheck to the Capitol Police...Is 2021 the year legalized online sports gambling comes to Georgia?
Will 2021 be the year that legislation passes that would allow for sports betting in Georgia? Many seem to think so and are giving the prospect high odds. Among those lawmakers believing this might be the year is Rep. Ron Stephens (R-Savannah) who filed...Kemp, Woods announce bonus for Georgia teachers
Among the other news from the State of the State yesterday morning from Gov. Brian Kemp was the announcement of a one-time $1,000 bonus payment for Georgia every K-12 teacher and staff member in the state. “In a day and age where so much is thrown at those...Kemp: Georgia economy bouncing back
Like the rest of the country, Georgia has faced many challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. But there is at least one area where Georgia has exceeded other states — economic development and job creation. “Even in the midst of a global pandemic,...Initial unemployment claims on the rise in Georgia
First-time unemployment claims in Georgia increased by 5,581 last week to 37,039, reflecting a national trend, the state Department of Labor reported Thursday. As a result, the state agency paid out more than $223 million to jobless Georgians last week, as benefit...
