Bills signed to boost Georgia teacher-training programs, charter schools
Gov. Brian Kemp signed into law Tuesday a package of education bills to give veterans an easier path to becoming teachers and allow private groups to donate grant funds to struggling public schools in Georgia.
Former Georgia Regent Dean Alford indicted in fraud scheme
Dean Alford ATLANTA - A former member of the University System of Georgia Board of Regents was indicted Tuesday for racketeering in connection with a scheme to defraud investors. Dean Alford is charged with one count of racketeering, one count of criminal attempt, one...
Lawsuit opposes year-round dredging in coastal Georgia waters
ATLANTA - A coastal Georgia nonprofit is challenging a plan by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to do away with seasonal limitations on dredging activities that have long protected sea turtles and other marine life. In a federal lawsuit filed Monday, the group One...
Piedmont Healthcare acquires four Georgia hospitals from HCA
ATLANTA - Atlanta-based Piedmont Healthcare has signed an agreement to buy four Georgia hospitals from HCA Healthcare Inc. for about $950 million, the two companies announced Monday. Pending regulatory approval, Piedmont will acquire Eastside Medical Center in...
Penalties for illegal street racing in Georgia toughened in Kemp-signed bill
Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation Monday to toughen penalties for illegal street races by criminalizing promotions on social media and potentially confiscating cars.
Kemp signs bills to cut red tape for Georgia adoptions, protect foster kids
Gov. Brian Kemp signed several bills Monday to lower the age requirement for Georgia parents to adopt children from 25 to 21, create tuition waivers for foster kids to attend in-state universities and bolster legal protections for adopted children against abuse.
Georgia tourism officials working to help industry rebound from pandemic
The Georgia Department of Economic Development launched a multi-pronged campaign Monday to help the state’s tourism industry recover from losses suffered during the coronavirus pandemic. During a virtual event at the Georgia Aquarium, the agency’s tourism division...
Would-be independent candidate for Georgia House loses court appeal
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger ATLANTA - The Georgia Supreme Court Monday rejected a bid to place the name of an independent candidate for the state House of Representatives on last November’s general election ballot. Under state law, Andrew Bell was...