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A Georgia Bureau of Investigation press release says Jason Hicks, 55, was arrested after a May 2026 investigation by the agency’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit and was booked into the Putnam County Jail.
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An official Georgia governor press release says Brian P. Kemp announced 44 appointments and reappointments to various state boards, authorities and commissions on July 28, 2026.
A state release says the week highlights daily hurricane readiness topics and encourages Georgians to prepare before storms threaten.
A governor’s office press release said June net tax revenue totaled nearly $2.95 billion, while year-to-date collections through June 30 were up 0.4% from the prior fiscal year.
The governor’s office said the trip includes meetings with Hyundai Motor Group leadership, Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin and companies with Georgia operations.
A Georgia governor’s office press release says the project in McDonough is expected to create 160 jobs, with operations expected to begin in late 2026.