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GPA sets all-time trade record in May
Georgia, Peach County officials purchase $18.6M megasite in central Georgia
Georgia’s labor force participation rate continues to lag despite record-low unemployment rate
Georgia policy group warns that federal response to inflation will leave the poor further behind
Georgia Secures AAA Bond Rating for 2022
- National News
U.S. Treasury Secretary says recession is not inevitable, CEOs say it is on the way
More teachers, fewer students nationwide despite claims of teacher shortage
Record high diesel prices threaten domino effect to other goods
Moody: Drug dealers using social media to target minors
FDA faces backlash after proposed ban on flavored cigars
- Crime & Safety
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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
Red Cross in Desperate Need of Donations Amid Omicron Surge
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- Local Gov’t Around GA
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
Effingham Co. Cites ORR ‘Miscommunication’ After Attorney General Intervention
- Georgia Legislature
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
Georgia lawmakers pass bill to update criminal data and allow proactive investigation of voter fraud
Georgia Legislature passes college free speech bill
Georgia lawmakers approve $30.2 billion budget as 2022 session draws to a close
- State Politics
Elected Officials Respond to the Overturning of Roe v. Wade Decision
Georgia Republicans hopeful that state can reinstitute fetal heartbeat law that restricts abortion
Reynolds Out as Director of Georgia Bureau of Investigation
State attorneys general ask Department of Justice to investigate violence against pro-life groups
Georgia congressman wants to prevent cancellation of federal student loan debt
- National Politics
Bill would give drone pilots same tax-free status as soldiers in combat zones
Bipartisan group of attorneys general urge crackdown on THC ‘copycat’ products
Biden calls for federal and state gas tax holidays, a move critics call a ‘gimmick’
26 AGs urge Supreme Court reverse California’s agricultural animal confinement law
Supreme Court overturns ban preventing religious schools from receiving state funding
- Local Gov’t Around GA
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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
GBI Arrests Telfair County Sheriff’s Office Deputy
Combative Tone Dominates Day 2 of Trial for Man Charged with Attempted Murder of Effingham Deputy
Trial Begins for Man Who Stabbed Effingham Deputy 6 Years Ago
Records Show Concerning Response to Reckless Driver in Guyton
Georgia State Patrol Graduates 111th Trooper School
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Local Gov't Around GA
A Georgia man is suing his Board of Commissioners after they kicked him out of a public meeting. Catoosa County Commissioners removed 71-year-old George...
Bulloch Local Government
93-year-old Bulloch County resident Nan Rushing addresses county commissioners about tax burden, increase in property assessment, and how seniors are impacted. “When I started...
Local Gov't Around GA
(The Center Square) — The Atlanta Regional Commission plans to use $45 million in federal money on various transit projects, including a program to...
Bulloch Local Government
The following information is based on the FY 2023 proposed budget for the City of Statesboro. The complete 276-page budget can be found on...
Local Gov't Around GA
The Screven County Board of Education is slated to adopt the FY 2022 budget at the June 14 meeting. In accordance with O.C.G.A. §20-2-167.1,...
Local Gov't Around GA
Twenty-five Georgia communities were awarded financing totaling $117,208,900 for water, sewer, and wastewater projects by the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) board of directors....
Local Gov't Around GA
Screven County Commissioners voted 4-3 Tuesday to institute a fire fee on vacant land parcels in order to be in compliance with an ordinance...
Local Gov't Around GA
When the City of Augusta was sued by a handful of media entities over its purported violation of state law and refusal to release...
Local Gov't Around GA
A local electric membership co-op recently angered customers when it distributed a letter to Oak Park residents about a forthcoming increase on monthly electric...
Local Gov't Around GA
Screven County’s lack of enforcement of its own policies and its failure to fill vacant positions is causing strife within county departments and amongst...
Bulloch Local Government
The entry of a plea by a defendant charged with crimes against a child was met with total revulsion by a superior court judge...
Local Gov't Around GA
Administrators and the Rome City Schools Board of Education met on Tuesday, April 13th to approve a wide range of changes in programs and...
Local Gov't Around GA
A local board of education voted Tuesday night to approve a resolution in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, but by Thursday evening...
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