UPDATE (Sept. 1): Governor Kemp renewed his Executive Order pertaining to the State of Emergency for Supply Chain Disruptions (linked here), which contains a provision allowing log trucks and other commercial vehicles to haul up to 95,000 lbs. In addition, Governor Kemp renewed the Executive Order that suspending fuel taxes during the State of Emergency
The Public Service Commission (PSC) voted on Thursday, July 21st to approve an agreement Georgia Power reached last month with the PSC’s Public Interest Advocacy Staff, to develop additional up to 140 megawatts of renewable energy using biomass. Commissioner Jason Shaw proposed an amendment to Georgia Power’s Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), requiring Georgia Power to
This November, Georgia voters will have the opportunity to approve an ad valorem tax exemption for owners of equipment used for reforestation or timber harvesting and production. Thanks to support from several member companies, GFA is developing a communications campaign to educate Georgia voters on the importance of the forestry economy and the small businesses
Georgia voters flooded the polls in early voting and on Election Day, May 24, for one of the largest turnouts in state primary election history. Incumbents in statewide races were victorious across the board, with Governor Brian Kemp winning by a more than 50 point margin. In those races without incumbents, the margins were far
The end of the General Assembly’s legislative session is marked by throwing papers into the air, a long held tradition that raised concerns by some legislators due to the lack of adequate recycling bins under the Gold Dome. So, GFA partnered with member company WestRock to enhance the recycling capabilities of the Georgia Building Authority for