Georgia sends a lot of recruits to the military and they are among the lowest quality of individuals who enlist, according to an analysis by the Department of Defense.
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Georgia lawmakers face calls for police reform, end of some military-style weapons
The call for police reform following the death of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery has been sounded for the session of the state Legislature that is to begin in January. Six such proposals have been submitted in the state House.
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San Diego has an hour-glass economy of well-paid and low-paid jobs with little in the middle
SAN DIEGO, CA – On the second day of the metro Atlanta LINK trip to this southern California city, Georgia leaders discovered differences and similarities between the two regions.
In San Diego, one out of every four jobs is related to the military, generating an economic impact of $50 billion a year and employing up to 140,000 people in the south California region.
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Georgia expanding cyber facility near Augusta as part of build-up by military, industry
Georgia’s role in enhancing the nation’s cyber security was underscored by the groundbreaking last week for the state’s second cyber range in Augusta. The expansion of the state’s footprint is underway as the U.S. Army is developing the Cyber Center of Excellence at nearby Fort Gordon and at least one industrial partner has built a cyber facility.
