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…
Public Safety Commissioner asks lawmakers for support of budget recommendations
Georgia lawmakers looking at the proposed FY22 budget heard requests from the Department of Public Safety Wednesday for monies to grow the force and to fund a new headquarters in Atlanta. “Our agency has proudly served and protected during the most difficult...Georgia Economist optimistic as lawmakers begin budget hearings
Budget hearings are underway. They kicked off Tuesday morning with Gov. Brian Kemp sharing his plan for his $27.2 billion FY22 budget and included an optimistic economic outlook by State Economist Dr. Jeffrey Dorfman who praised the “ingenuity of Georgia...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...
