Dave Williams

Atlanta, Georgia

Bureau Chief at Capitol Beat

Government reporter for Atlanta Business Chronicle. @AtlBizChron http://t.co/IUMxbK3QQF. 404-249-1044.

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Articles

'They are really going to make a big impact': Charitable donation

1 day ago | wjcl.com | Dave Williams

A POPULAR SWEET TREAT ... FROM A SAVANNAH CANDY STORE ... IS HELPING OUT SOME CHILDREN IN NEED. SAVANNAH'S CANDY KITCHEN ... DONATING 5-THOUSAND DOLLARS ... TO PEOPLE OF ACTION CARING FOR KIDS. THE GROUP IS ALSO KNOWN AS ... P-A-C-K - SAVANNAH. THE MONEY COMES FROM A PORTION OF ALL PRALINE - SALES ... DURING THE STORE'S - FOUNDER'S - DAY - CELEBRATION. "THAT'S ONE OF THE THINGS THAT HE WAS, KNOWN FOR, GETTING GEORGE ON THE MAT FOR HIS PRALINES. SO IT WAS A PERFECT THING TO GET US STARTED WITH THIS PACK.
'The competitors come here': Savannah Challenger

3 days ago | wjcl.com | Dave Williams

With the RBC Heritage in the books, another professional sporting event is making its way to the Lowcountry and Southeast Georgia. The Savannah Challenger is now underway at the Landings Golf and Athletic Club, marking the second pro event there in the last three weeks. Some of the world’s best tennis players are doing their thing this week during the Savannah Challenger.
Kemp inks tort reform bills

3 days ago | northwestgeorgianews.com | Dave Williams

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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signs into law long sought-after tort reform legislation

3 days ago | onlineathens.com | Dave Williams

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed two tort reform bills into law. The bills aim to curb excessive jury awards and lower liability insurance premiums. One bill, SB 68, limits premises liability lawsuits, while the other, SB 69, regulates third-party litigation financing. ATLANTA - Gov.
State Sen. Esteves running for governor

3 days ago | northwestgeorgianews.com | Dave Williams

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Democratic state Sen. Jason Esteves announces election bid to run for Georgia governor

3 days ago | onlineathens.com | Dave Williams

Esteves is the first Democrat to officially enter the race to succeed term-limited Republican Gov. Brian Kemp. Republican contenders include Attorney General Chris Carr, with Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger as potential candidates. ATLANTA - Georgia state Sen. Jason Esteves announced Monday that he will run for governor next year. The Atlanta Democrat was elected to the Senate in 2022 and is serving his second term under the Gold Dome.
Kemp inks tort reform bills

3 days ago | gwinnettdailypost.com | Dave Williams

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State Sen. Jason Esteves running for governor

3 days ago | gwinnettdailypost.com | Dave Williams

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Kemp Inks Tort Reform Bills

3 days ago | tribuneledgernews.com | Dave Williams

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State awards five workforce housing grants

6 days ago | northwestgeorgianews.com | Dave Williams

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