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…
JAMES Magazine | Top Lobbyist Issue 2020
The JAMES Magazine 2020 Top Lobbyist Issue is here. In this issue we reveal our annual rankings of Georgia’s top governmental affairs firms, associations and registered lobbyists. These professionals work for both government and private entities...What’s coming up in JAMES Magazine?
Below are just a few of the highlights that will be in each of the upcoming issues of JAMES Magazine. Our sister company, the InsiderAdvantage Georgia online news service, also publishes articles on important business, political and cultural issues of interest...JAMES Magazine – The Education Issue July/Aug 2020
The JAMES Magazine Education Issue is on the way to mailboxes! Many students and parents actively seek information on the educational institutions and opportunities across the state, that is why in our annual education issue we include our rankings of Georgia’s...Budget and safety top priorities as lawmakers return to work
It’s back to work today for Georgia lawmakers as they return to the Capitol to resume the 2020 Legislative Session. But officials agree that the final 11 days will be anything but normal. While finalizing the FY21 budget will be the top priority for members of the...Operation ‘Georgia: Know Your Status’ establishes mobile testing sites for COVID-19
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has said repeatedly that testing is crucial in winning the battle against COVID-19. And starting this week, Georgia residents have a new way to get tested while preventing exposure. Instead of asking Georgians to travel to a testing site,...
