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How the Department of Justice's $3M settlement is easing burdens for Georgia military families
4+ hour, 56+ min ago (400+ words) WARNER ROBINS, Ga. " The Department of Justice has reached a $3 million settlement with more than 40 Georgia licensing boards after investigating complaints that military families faced delays or denials when transferring out-of-state professional licenses. "It really only took a couple of…...
Wall Street vs. Main Street | Georgia bill takes aim at corporate giants buying up your neighborhood
2+ week, 5+ hour ago (419+ words) MACON, Ga. " Imagine making an offer on your first home, only to lose it to a corporation paying cash with no strings attached. For thousands of Georgians, that is not a hypothetical " it is the reality of today's housing market....
How is Georgia responding to forecasted winter weather? Gov. Kemp breaks down the timeline and response
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (789+ words) MACON, Ga. " Ahead of forecasted winter weather,Gov. Brian Kemp is outlining the steps Georgia is taking right now for the potential weather conditions and how the state will respond closer to the weekend. "I can let you know that…...
Gov. Kemp declares State of Emergency throughout Georgia ahead of winter storm
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (225+ words) ATLANTA " Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday morning announced he has declared a State of Emergency across Georgia ahead of what could be a highly disruptive winter storm this weekend. RELATED:Weather Impact Alert | Monitoring winter storm this weekend Several north…...
Georgia Senate committee studying social media and AI impact on children meets again today
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (242+ words) ATLANTA " A Georgia Senate committee studying the impact of social media and artificial intelligence on children will meet again Wednesday. It's the third meeting of the Senate Study Committee on the Impact of Social Media and AI on Children and…...
Report of shooter at Central Georgia Technical College's Macon campus suspected 'hoax,' lockdown lifted
7+ mon, 6+ day ago (312+ words) MACON, Ga. " Law enforcement responded to a "potential" shooter at Central Georgia Technical College's Macon campus, but the college has since issued an all clear. Central Georgia Technical College said they responded to calls about "an active shooter" Tuesday afternoon....
Georgia inmates sentenced for fraud scheme run inside state prison using illegal phones
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (326+ words) ATLANTA " A group of Georgia prison inmates " including an imprisoned rapper " have been sentenced in Ohio for running a phone scam from behind bars that targeted registered sex offenders across the country. Muskingum County prosecutors said the group used contraband…...
Candidates for Georgia governor outline their visions during Warner Robins forum | Full speeches
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (220+ words) WARNER ROBINS, Ga. " Both Democratic and Republican candidates for Georgia's governor spoke at a candidates' forum in Warner Robins Wednesday afternoon, outlining their policy positions should they replace term-limited Gov. Brian Kemp. Despite voters not selecting the next governor for…...
Georgia lawmakers consider phasing out state income tax amid rising costs | What that means for you
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (518+ words) ATLANTA " As Georgians face rising costs at the gas pump and grocery store, state lawmakers are considering a bold proposal to phase out the state income tax and put more money back into residents" pockets. "Right now the state of…...
Georgia farmers looking for clarity in beef labeling for consumer trust
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (459+ words) MACON, Ga. " Georgia lawmakers are calling for increased transparency in beef labeling, particularly for products marketed as "grass-fed," amid concerns that consumers may not be getting what they pay for. House Agriculture Committee Chair Robert Dickey says shoppers deserve clarity…...