Georgia Gov. Kemp signs shelter in place order Apr 2, 2020 -
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has signed the executive order for residents to shelter in place at home in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Cobb Chamber is offering free webinars for business leaders Apr 1, 2020 -
The Cobb County Chamber of Commerce has launched a series of free educational resources for entrepreneurs and local business leaders to help them get through the economic fallout around the new coronavirus.
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Bipartisan House resolution slams China for 'multiple, serious mistakes' during coronavirus outbreak Mar 24, 2020 -
From the Washington Examiner: "A new bipartisan House resolution condemns the Chinese government’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak, which is believed to have originated in the city of Wuhan. Indiana Rep. Jim Banks, a Republican, will introduce the resolution Tuesday, according to Fox News, whic...
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Wild Blue Wonder Feb 18, 2020 -
Around 150 military personnel and associates gathered in Marietta recently for the latest graduation ceremony of the Cobb County Veterans Court
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House Lawmakers Discuss How to Curb Bias in AI Feb 13, 2020 -
From the Wall Street Journal: "Bias and fairness in artificial intelligence are complicated issues, experts told lawmakers Wednesday, but the technology needs to be regulated to ensure financial-services companies using it don’t discriminate against minorities and women. At a hearing of the House Fi...
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Opinion: Shining light on shadowy world of human trafficking Feb 12, 2020 -
Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga) recently wrote the following article on human trafficking. Today, February 13, is "Shine A Light On Slavery Day,” to bring awareness to those trapped in the darkness of this criminal enterprise. To read Rep. Loudermilk’s op-ed, please click HERE.
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Dangers of National Rate Cap Highlighted During House Financial Services Committee Hearing Feb 6, 2020 -
Yesterday, February 5th, AFSA staff attended the House Financial Services Committee’s first of two hearings entitled, “Rent-A-Bank Schemes and New Debt Traps: Assessing Efforts to Evade State Consumer Protections and Interest Rate Caps.” The second is scheduled for February 26th.
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House Republicans Unveil Plan to Boost Merit Pay and Slash Pensions Feb 6, 2020 -
The Republican Study Committee and its 146 members praised the federal workforce overall, but said in its Government Efficiency, Accountability and Reform Task Force report that civil servants' overall compensation is too high.
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