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Savannah launches online survey for public input on proposed 'penny' sales tax spending

3 days ago | gpb.org | Benjamin Payne

Officials in Savannah have launched an online survey asking residents and visitors to weigh in on how future sales tax dollars should be allocated, should voters in Chatham County approve an expected referendum in November.
Federal judge in Georgia weighs lawsuit as international students fear status changes

1 week ago | gpb.org | Sarah Kallis

A federal judge in Atlanta seemed inclined Thursday to grant temporary protections- a restraining order against the federal government - for foreign students whose visas have been revoked by U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement. The hearing before federal Judge Victoria Calvert from the 11th Circuit, Northern District in Georgia had 133 plaintiffs, as foreign students across the U.S. are facing visa cancellations.
Georgia officials call for end of high-speed chases after uninvolved driver killed

1 week ago | gpb.org | Sarah Kallis

Politicians, city council members and advocates are calling for an end to high-speed chases after an uninvolved 19-year-old was killed in Atlanta on Monday. They called for an end to the policy that allows the Georgia State Patrol to conduct high speed chases following the death of a 19-year-old driver who was hit and killed by another driver fleeing Georgia State Patrol. " Any mother losing a child is an unthinkable tragedy," Kate Weaver, a family friend of the victim said.
Georgia unemployment remains flat in March

1 week ago | gpb.org | Dave Williams

ATLANTA - Georgia's unemployment rate held steady at 3.6% last month, six-tenths of a percentage point lower than the national rate. The number of jobs rose by 6,900 in March to 4.98 million. "Georgia's job market is full of opportunity, with nearly 5 million jobs and three openings for every Georgian," said state Commissioner of Labor Barbara Rivera Holmes, who took over the reins of the agency at the end of last month.
Georgia Chamber will release third report on how tariffs affect Georgia businesses

1 week ago | gpb.org | Orlando Montoya

The Georgia Chamber of Commerce said today it's issuing a third report on how Georgia businesses could be affected by the Trump administration's new tariffs. The group's president, Chris Clark, says the chamber is taking an aggressive approach to advise business leaders on tariffs because he expects impacts in every sector of the state's economy - but especially small businesses.
3 people arrested at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's town hall in Cobb County

1 week ago | gpb.org | Sarah Kallis

Three people were arrested at Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's town hall in Acworth Tuesday as shouting and boos began minutes into her town hall, where around 150 people attended. "This is not a political rally. This is not campaign rally. And town halls are extremely important. I'm glad they got thrown out. That's exactly what I wanted to see happen," Greene said about the arrests.
Fed official says tariffs may raise prices; Students sue over deportation risk; WAYMO

1 week ago | gpb.org | Peter Biello

Peter Biello: Welcome to the Georgia Today podcast. Here we feature the latest reports from the GPB News Team. On today's episode, the head of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta says consumers should get ready for higher prices, self-driving cars are coming to Atlanta, and 17 foreign college students sue the federal government for seemingly using their past interactions with police to make them vulnerable to deportation. Charles Kuck: They cannot be deported for any of these things.
Delta, MGA partner to fuel Clayton County pilot pipeline with $2.5M grant

1 week ago | gpb.org | Mary Hall

The Middle Georgia State University School of Aviation will receive a $2.5 million grant thanks to the Delta Air Lines Foundation, enabling more students to study to become pilots. The funds will provide scholarships to graduates of Clayton County's 12 public high schools who show "aptitude for aviation," MGA said in a release. Delta considers the county to be a pipeline for future airline workers due to its proximity to Delta's headquarters and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Tax filing deadline approaches; Student visas revoked; WWII veteran honored by France

1 week ago | gpb.org | Peter Biello

Peter Biello: Welcome to Georgia Today. This podcast features the latest reports from the GPB News Team. On today's episode: Tax Day is approaching, but Georgians have a little extra time to file this year. A hospital in Macon develops a special care program for people who are pregnant or postpartum, and a 100-year-old World War II veteran from Georgia receives France's highest honor. Alan Kinder: There were400 of us, maybe two of us left.
Haven't filed your taxes yet? Georgians have until May 1 due to Hurricane Helene

1 week ago | gpb.org | Chase McGee

Georgians rushing to meet the usual April 15 deadline to file taxes have a little breathing room. After Hurricane Helene made landfall in late September of last year, the Federal Emergency Management Agency issued disaster declarations for several Southern states, including Georgia. After that declaration, the IRS extended the date to file and pay 2024's federal taxes to May 1, 2025, and Georgia's Department of Revenue followed suit.