Georgia Democrats press governor for quicker jobless aid, eviction relief
Georgia House Democratic lawmakers pressed Gov. Brian Kemp Wednesday to clear the state’s backlog of unprocessed unemployment claims and reimpose a 60-day halt to evictions amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Public health liaison appointed for Georgia K-12 schools amid COVID-19
A longtime Georgia educator has been appointed to work with local school districts on public-health issues as students resume in-person and online classes amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Police funding, trust in Georgia focus of talk by law enforcement leaders, NAACP
How to rebuild trust in Georgia communities between police officers and local residents was a focus of talks Tuesday between representatives from metro Atlanta law enforcement agencies, the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the state chapter of the NAACP.
Georgia shares in multi-state settlement with Honda over defective airbags
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr ATLANTA - Georgia will receive nearly $3.3 million from a multi-state settlement with Honda Motor Co. over allegations the carmaker concealed safety issues stemming from defective front airbags, Attorney General Chris Carr announced...
Georgia State University sets all-time highs for enrollment
Georgia State University ATLANTA - Georgia State University has set records for the largest enrollment and largest freshman class in its history. More than 54,000 students signed up for the fall semester at Georgia State, with more than 5,200 freshmen entering the...
Federal unemployment checks to resume
President Donald Trump ATLANTA - Unemployed Georgians will soon begin receiving enhanced federal unemployment benefits that were cut off at the end of last month when the program expired, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday. The $300 weekly supplements will come from the...
Reports of Georgians using disinfectants for COVID-19 prompts governor warning
Gov. Brian Kemp’s office is warning Georgians not to ingest the bleach-like chemical chlorine dioxide following reports of people using the cleaning substance in an attempt to treat COVID-19.
Nabilah Islam to head Muslim American PAC
Nabilah Islam ATLANTA - One of the unsuccessful candidates for the Democratic nomination in Georgia’s 7th Congressional District has been named president of a political action committee representing the state’s Muslim Americans. Nabilah Islam, who finished third to...