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A former Georgia man charged in connection with the Jan. 6 insurrection has admitted to his involvement in the attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of then-President Donald Trump who violently sought to overturn Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 election.

Savannah Car Salesman Admits Involvement in Jan. 6 Capitol Attack Before Trial

by Benjamin Payne | GA TodayMay 26, 2024May 26, 2024

With the traditional summer vacation season getting underway, Georgia continues to suffer from a chronic shortage of game wardens to serve its 2 million hunters and 600,000 to 700,000 anglers.

Workforce Shortages Hit Georgia Game Wardens

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 25, 2024May 25, 2024

President Joe Biden challenged more than 400 Morehouse College graduates Sunday to fight for freedom and democracy against the forces of divisiveness threatening America.

What Did Joe Biden Say During His Commencement Speech at Morehouse College?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 19, 2024May 19, 2024

U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Friday outlined a series to steps the postal service is taking to improve service at a regional mail processing center in Palmetto.

Here’s What The Postmaster General is Doing About Mail Delays in Georgia

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 17, 2024May 17, 2024

😮 The Gist: The Gwinnett County Police Department swiftly apprehended a man with multiple outstanding warrants who was found in a vehicle reported stolen just hours earlier.

Gwinnett Police Nab Wanted Man in Stolen Vehicle Hours After it Was Stolen

by Thom ChandlerMay 16, 2024May 16, 2024

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will participate in a debate June 27 at CNN’s studios in Atlanta, the network announced Wednesday.

Biden and Trump’s First Presidential Debate Will Be Next Month in Georgia

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 15, 2024May 15, 2024

U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is vowing to pause until next year a postal service restructuring plan that has caused massive delays in processing mail at a regional distribution center in Palmetto.

The US Postal Service Will Pause Restructuring That Slowed Down Mail in Georgia

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 14, 2024May 14, 2024

🐢 The Gist: The 2024 nesting season for loggerhead sea turtles in Georgia began last weekend with four nests discovered on Wassaw, Jekyll, and Blackbeard islands.

Shell Yeah! Georgia’s Loggerhead Turtles Make Waves as Nesting Season Begins

by Thom ChandlerMay 6, 2024May 6, 2024

📊 The Gist: A new study by Valdosta State University has highlighted potential financial hurdles for the proposed city of Mulberry, contrasting with an earlier feasibility study prepared by a private consulting firm.

Valdosta State Study Reveals Financial Challenges for Proposed City of Mulberry

by Thom ChandlerMay 3, 2024May 3, 2024

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis was free to hire special prosecutors to pursue the election interference case against former President Donald Trump and pay them whatever she thought was necessary, two high-ranking county officials testified Friday.

Fulton Officials Say Fani Willis Had Free Rein to Prosecute Donald Trump

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 3, 2024May 3, 2024

❓ What's Happening: According to UGA, the protesters set up an unauthorized encampment on the historic North Campus Quad, violating multiple provisions of the university's Freedom of Expression Policy.

UGA Defends Arrests of Pro-Palestine Protesters on Campus

by Thom ChandlerMay 2, 2024May 2, 2024

Second Boeing Whistleblower Dies After Raising Safety Concerns

by Patricia BattleMay 2, 2024May 2, 2024

The bill gained momentum after Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student, was murdered on the University of Georgia campus in Athens. A 26-year-old Venezuelan man allegedly in the country illegally has been charged with the crime.

Laken Riley’s Death Spurs New Georgia Immigration Law

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 1, 2024May 1, 2024

🐢 The Gist: The Tybee Island Police Department issued a statement reminding beachgoers to respect nesting sea turtles during the May to October nesting season.

Tybee Island Police Urge Beachgoers to Respect Nesting Sea Turtles

by Thom ChandlerMay 1, 2024May 1, 2024

One of the bills Kemp signed Tuesday is expected to help nurture hemp farming in Georgia, a fast-growing industry.

Here Are The New Laws That Protect Farming in Georgia

by Dave WilliamsApril 30, 2024April 30, 2024

📅 The Gist: Georgia residents can now book state park accommodations 14 months in advance, a month earlier than out-of-state visitors, thanks to a new initiative led by State Representative Marcus Wiedower and the Department of Natural Resources.

Did You Know Georgia Residents Get Priority in State Park Bookings?

by Thom ChandlerApril 29, 2024April 29, 2024

The second of two new nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle has entered full commercial operation, Georgia Power officials announced Monday.

The Plant Vogtle Nuclear Project is Finally Complete

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceApril 29, 2024April 29, 2024

One of the last mailboxes’s around that I can find.

First-Class Failure: Mail Delays Could Put Georgia Elections at Risk

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceApril 26, 2024April 26, 2024