A Georgia railroad says a proposed rail spur has been planned to mitigate its impact on residents, but a group fighting the effort is doubling down on claims the project will only benefit a few.
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(The Center Square) — Before wrapping up their latest legislative session last month, Georgia lawmakers passed several measures that proponents say will strengthen the state’s workforce. House Bill 880 allows…
(The Center Square) — While the discussion continues following the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, several opportunities to improve operations and processes have emerged. Officials at Georgia’s and…
(The Center Square) — Many local jurisdictions operate museums, pulling money from various sources of public funds to operate them, which raises the question of whether it is a core…
(The Center Square) — A Georgia Public Service Commission hearing officer has ruled a railroad can take private land from several Sparta property owners, saying its proposed rail spur “serves…
(The Center Square) — Georgia lawmakers have passed legislation that ostensibly bans “foreign adversaries” from owning agricultural land or property near a military base or airport, but one expert said…
(The Center Square) — Georgia lawmakers have approved a measure to increase funding for public charter school principals and superintendents. According to the Georgia Charter Schools Association, House Bill 1122…
(The Center Square) — Georgia lawmakers signed off on the fiscal year 2025 budget in the final hours of this year’s legislative session but did not pass a bill to…
(The Center Square) — Georgia Democrats again called on the state to expand Medicaid, saying Republicans should act before the current legislative session ends on Thursday. They point to $1.2…
(The Center Square) — Georgia voters could decide during November’s election whether to reduce the tangible personal property tax Georgia’s small businesses pay. Peach State lawmakers approved House Bill 808,…