GUEST EDITORIAL: Georgia’s Thriving Tech Company Can Power Our Future

By State Representative Robert Flournoy, Jr. (D-Hampton) 

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Georgia finds itself in an economic renaissance. From advanced manufacturing to fintech and film, record-breaking investments are reshaping our state and fueling opportunity in every corner. The results of this growth and progress are visible in the new construction across towns that were once overlooked, local governments with more revenue to improve infrastructure and schools and a job market that just surpassed five million positions for the first time in our state’s history, a historic milestone. Just as importantly, the industries driving this growth are spurring upgrades to our energy infrastructure, helping ensure that prosperity is paired with reliable and more affordable energy for Georgia families and businesses.

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Reps. Kim Schofield, Sandra Scott and Robert Flournoy, Jr. Recognize September as Alopecia Awareness Month and Honor Monee’ Sanders

ATLANTA – State Representatives Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), Sandra Scott (D-Rex) and Robert Flournoy, Jr. (D-Hampton) recently recognized September as Alopecia Awareness Month, bringing attention to individuals and families impacted by alopecia, an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss. The representatives also recognized Monee’ Sanders, who they noted made history at 19 years old as the first Black woman in the world to establish a nonprofit dedicated to autoimmune diseases.

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