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(The Center Square) — A bipartisan group of Georgia lawmakers wants to ensure the Department of Defense runs “an open, value-based competition” when selecting...
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- News
- Georgia News
Georgia tourism numbers climbed even during COVID-19 pandemic
Plaintiffs say settlement reached in Georgia unemployment claims case, but state says no deal yet
Boston Scientific plans $62.5M expansion in Georgia, but taxpayer contribution is unknown
This is What the Average Georgia Household Pays in Bills Every Month
Kemp Signs Executive Orders Extending Temporary Suspension of Gas Tax and Supply Chain State of Emergency
- National News
New model for school curriculum launched celebrating American exceptionalism
U.S. Transportation Department to spend $1 billion on reconnecting divided cities
Action sought from Dept. of Justice against illegal offshore sportsbooks
National Park Service says visitations, visitor spending up in 2021
Poll: 83% of Americans cutting back on personal spending due to inflation
- Crime & Safety
- Health
Study: Teen cannabis use rose, mental health declined in states with fewer legal restrictions
CDC study: Remote learning hurt kids’ mental health
Georgia DPH Moves to Weekly COVID-19 Data Reporting
With opioid deaths on the rise, group asks Biden to label fentanyl weapon of mass destruction
Federal Gov’t Settles with Kroger Over online COVID-19 vaccine registration accessibility
- Georgia News
- Politics
- Local Gov’t Around GA
Defund the police? Atlanta Police got more money, not less, after George Floyd’s death
Georgia Man Suing County Commission for Removing Him from Public Meeting
93-year-old Bulloch Resident Address Commissioners About High Taxes, Property Assessments
Atlanta Regional Commission to use $45M in federal funds for transit projects
As Statesboro Budget Balloons, City Preps for Tax Increases – Now, Later, or Both
- Georgia Legislature
Heightened Level of Openness for Board of Education Meetings Now Law in Georgia
Georgia Senate committee to examine oversight of local developmental authorities
Georgia commission will examine state’s civics education, make recommendations for improvements
Georgia Senate committees to study growth of electric vehicles statewide and HBCU expansion
Georgia House subcommittee to examine recruiting and retention challenges for state’s workforce
- State Politics
State lawmakers want U.S. Air Force to build next generation tanker aircraft in Georgia
Nearly 200 New Georgia Laws Effective July 1
Georgia Attorney General says not enforcing anti-abortion law is a ‘dereliction of duty’
Elected Officials Respond to the Overturning of Roe v. Wade Decision
Georgia Republicans hopeful that state can reinstitute fetal heartbeat law that restricts abortion
- National Politics
Congress addresses private equity, corporations’ ‘predatory purchasing’ of homes as Americans struggle with rising prices
Congressman Rick Allen Blasts Plan to Reclassify Independent Contractors
24 states, District of Columbia, have laws, statutes or constitutional provisions protecting abortion
Supreme Court: School improperly fired coach for praying after games
Individuals call for assassination of Justice Clarence Thomas after Roe v. Wade ruling
- Local Gov’t Around GA
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- Justice & Sunlight
- Courts
Ga Supreme Court Orders Public Reprimand of Judge Who Admonished Bondsman for Social Media Post
Judge Sentences Former Effingham Co. Jailer to 50 Years in Prison
Johnson Sentenced in Stabbing of Effingham Sheriff’s Deputy
Supreme Court Denies Presnell’s Habeas Appeal
Combative Tone Dominates Day 2 of Trial for Man Charged with Attempted Murder of Effingham Deputy
- Law Enforcement
Patriotic pups: How one 11-year-old’s idea led to a statewide and national movement
More sworn law enforcement officers in Atlanta, but arrests fall 65% from peak
Defund the police? Atlanta Police got more money, not less, after George Floyd’s death
No, Cops Don’t Have to Show You the Radar For Your Ticket to Be Legitimate
GBI Arrests Telfair County Sheriff’s Office Deputy
- Courts
State News
(The Center Square) — The number of tourists to Georgia continued to rise even amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a positive story that state officials...
Georgia Legislature
(The Center Square) – A Georgia Senate committee is set to explore potential legislative solutions that could give the state more oversight of local...
State News
(The Center Square) — The Georgia Department of Labor was poised to settle a lawsuit over the payment and processing of unemployment insurance benefits...
National News
(The Center Square) – The National Association of Scholars’ Civics Alliance has launched a new model for curriculum that all state education departments can...
Bulloch Local News
Breakfast is free for all children enrolled in Bulloch County Schools, but families need to complete a Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application to see if they...
South Georgia Crime & Safety
The Evans Co Jail Booking & Incident Report 07/05/22 details arrests from Evans Co., Claxton, Bellville, Hagan, and the Georgia State Patrol. Incident reports...
South Georgia Crime & Safety
The Candler Co Jail Booking & Incident Report 07/05/22 details arrests from Metter, Candler County, and the Georgia State Patrol. Incident reports are from...
Bulloch Crime & Safety
The Bulloch Co Jail Booking & Incident Report 07/05/22 details arrests from Statesboro, Brooklet, Register, Portal, Bulloch County, and the Georgia State Patrol. Incident...
South Georgia Local News
The Screven County School System is searching for a District Safety Director. The application process is now open for possible contenders. The district wide...
