White college enrollment has been dropping disproportionately
The college enrollment of white students has been dropping by a larger percentage than any other race bracket, while anti-white college courses abound.…
Poultry Products Available for Retail Sale, Georgia Ag Commissioner Says, are Safe
The suspension of poultry activities in Georgia applies to poultry exhibitions, shows, swaps, meets, and sales (flea market or auction market) involving live birds.
It does not apply to the retail sale of poultry products.…
Sens. Ossoff & Rev. Warnock, Rep. Johnson Press for Update on Company’s Investigation into BioLab Chemical Fire
U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock and Congressman Hank Johnson are pressing for updates into the investigation of the September 29 chemical fire at the BioLab-Conyers facility, which impacted families in Rockdale County and across Metro Atlanta.…
You might be interested in
December Tax Revenues Up 9.6%; Adjusted YTD Down 1%
The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in the month of December totaled almost $3.34 billion, for an increase of $291.4 million, or 9.6%, compared to December 2023, when net tax collections approached $3.05 billion for the month. …
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Commercial Poultry Flock in Georgia, All Poultry Activities in Georgia Suspended
Today, the Georgia Department of Agriculture and the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed a positive case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry operation located in Elbert County, Georgia. This is the first confirmed HPAI case in a commercial poultry operation in Georgia, and the fifth detection in the state of Georgia. As a result of this detection, effective immediately, all in-state poultry exhibitions, shows, swaps, meets, and sales are suspended until further notice. “For the first time since the ongoing, nationwide outbreak began in 2022, HPAI has been confirmed in…
Poverty rate in U.S. drops due to welfare program expansion
Low-income households are becoming increasingly dependent on government welfare and entitlement programs.…
CFPB finalizes rule to remove medical debt from credit reports
The federal agency said the rule would remove an estimated $49 billion in medical bills from the credit reports of about 15 million Americans. …
Lawsuit: Pricing algorithm inflated rental prices across country
The lawsuit, which mentions parts of Georgia, says landlords and RealPage have shared nonpublic information about rent prices, occupancy, strategies for setting rents and discounts.
The lawsuit argues that this allows landlords using RealPage products “to set higher prices for rent than competitive market forces would have set."…
You might be interested in
Everyday Economics: Signs of slowing economic activity as jobs report looms
The upcoming week is filled with crucial economic data releases that will provide insight into the state of the U.S. economy as it transitions into 2025.…
Report: College tuition rose 3.4% in 2024
Recent data shows that while college tuition and fees have inevitably increased, the cost of on-campus inflation is lower than usual.…
Georgia adds more than 116,000 residents
Georgia added 116,646 residents from July 2023 to July 2024, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau.…
South, Midwest lead top 10 hot spots for 2025 housing market
Among the reasons for the shift to these areas: available price points, higher income growth among young adults, and net migration into these specific metro areas.…
Median U.S. home price expected to hit $410,700 in 2025
Home prices could climb 2% in 2025 and an additional 2% in 2026, according to the latest forecast.…
Three men with Georgia ties have federal death penalty commuted
Three of the 37 people who had their federal death sentences commuted to life without the possibility of parole have Georgia ties.…
Raffensperger Issues Emergency Order Against Company & Affiliates for Securities Violations
The Secretary’s investigation revealed that principals allegedly engaged in unregistered securities offerings and fraudulent investment schemes involving cryptocurrency trading programs that misled investors and threatened immediate harm to the public.…
Enrollment for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Still Ongoing
Those 65 and older or medically homebound can apply now.
All others can apply beginning January 2, 2025.…
41% of young voters say UnitedHealthcare CEO murder acceptable
A poll found 41% of adults younger than 30 say the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was acceptable while 40% in that same demographic consider it unacceptable.…
November Tax Revenues Up 2.3%
The State of Georgia’s net tax collections during the month of November approached $2.38 billion, for an increase of $52.9 million, or 2.3%, compared to FY 2024.…
USGS: Hurricanes potentially spread more than 200 invasive species in southeast
The floodwaters from Helene and Milton may have accelerated the spread of invasive wildlife and plant species into new areas in Florida, Georgia, and beyond.…
Kemp Says SREB Commission Will Strengthen High-Demand Career Pipelines
The commission will bring "leaders from across the south to improve education pathways that lead to valuable credentials and rewarding careers."…
