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Georgia to receive $38M federal grant to expand charter schools
Georgia Roads Are Among the Most Dangerous in the Country
Georgia taxpayers own 11.5% of the state’s railroad infrastructure, will spend money for upgrades
Kemp Extends Suspension of Gas Tax, Supply Chain State of Emergency as Region Deals With Aftermath of Hurricane Ian
25th Anniversary Petit Le Mans To Take Place Saturday
- National News
Poll: Americans say grocery prices will affect their vote in November
A Flag’s Journey
As Concerns Over Shortfalls in Recruiting Mount, Army Shifts Gears
Here’s why firefighters across the country are often the highest paid employees in their cities
Army Corps of Engineers waives fees and invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day, Sept. 24
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National Guard Facilitates Care for Upwards of 2,700 Patients During 2 Week Clinic in GA, AL
Poll: Americans more worried about COVID, less confident in vaccination
Monkeypox outbreak declared national public health emergency
First settlement reached for health-care workers in lawsuit filed over COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Public Health Emergency Extension Means Medicaid Eligibility On Hold
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Nearly 3 Years In, Guyton Administration Still Befuddled by SPLOST Law
Atlanta has started two pilot guaranteed income programs
Woman Says Bryan County School System Canned Her as Sub After Expressing Religious Views
Georgia fire departments receive $3.5M in federal grants
Municipalities in ‘business-friendly’ Georgia burden home-based businesses with more regulations
- Georgia Legislature
Georgia Democrats plan gun control push in Legislature in the next session
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
- State Politics
Despite court victory, voting suppression lawsuit cost Georgia taxpayers $6M to fight
Georgia leaders worry that state’s economic growth could be hampered by lack of affordable housing
Georgia judge strikes down part of Rivian electric truck plant deal
State AGs question legality of coding gun, ammo purchases with letter to credit card companies
Georgia taxpayers could foot a $400K bill for new election equipment in Coffee County
- National Politics
States deploy about 2,500 National Guard troops to U.S.-Mexico border
Activists protesting oil industry use products only made possible by petroleum, energy insiders note
WATCH: Ossoff Presses New BOP Director to Crack Down on Corruption, Crime, and Abuse
Proposed federal legislation would establish independent oversight over federal prisons
Federal bill would let schools use unspent relief funds to combat fentanyl
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State Rep: Georgia’s Low-income Students Fall Behind While Lawmakers Stand Idle
COLUMN: We Can’t Afford Another 2 Years of District Attorney Daphne Totten
COLUMN: The Problem With Narratives
Op-Ed: The FDA’s problem with misinformation
Op-Ed: States embracing tax cuts, but Congress headed in wrong direction
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Georgia judge strikes down part of Rivian electric truck plant deal
Cushner Named to State Board on Criminal Records
From DUI Defense Attorney to DUI Defendant…4x Over
State Board Recommends Fmr. District Attorney Be Suspended from Law Practice
Kicklighter Murder Case Inches Forward, 2nd Murder from Smith SP Contraband Scheme at Standstill
- Law Enforcement
DOCS: Deputy Merely Suspended for Joyride in Sports Car After DUI Arrest
Georgia law enforcement officers ask Legislature for wage increases due to retention issues
GSP Trooper Cadet Passes Following Training Exercise
Georgia’s Kemp plans to spend $100M in federal COVID-19 relief funds for law enforcement
Bipartisan Legislation to Fund Law Enforcement & Mental Health Services Becomes Law
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Local Gov't Around GA
Though the current administration in the City of Guyton has been at the helm for almost three years, it still can’t seem to make...
Local Gov't Around GA
A Bryan County woman filed a lawsuit this week after a school system reportedly terminated her for expressing her religious beliefs. Lindsey Barr says...
South Georgia Local Government
The Effingham County Board of Commissioners voted last week to add additional School Resource Officer’s to the Sheriff’s FY 2023 budget after a request...
South Georgia Local Government
Eight Georgia communities and The Nature Conservancy were awarded financing totaling $139,739,575 for water, sewer, wastewater, and land conservation projects by the Georgia Environmental...
South Georgia Local Government
The trial in the civil suit against Effingham County Administrator Tim Callanan has been postponed once again. Callanan is being sued by his most...
South Georgia Local Government
Bryan County is seeking poll workers for the upcoming November election and runoff, if needed. The position includes training sessions for all poll workers....
South Georgia Local Government
Property owners inside the city limits of the Guyton will pay 11.87% more in taxes in 2022 if the proposal for this year’s millage...
South Georgia Local Government
Screven County Election Officials asked the Board of Commissioners Tuesday to consider consolidating polling locations before the November 2022 election. Currently, voting precincts are:...
South Georgia Local Government
Following a host of headlines regarding the accounting and recordkeeping for the Sheriff’s Office, Burke County Sheriff Alfonzo Williams said ‘more robust’ practices are...
