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University of Georgia Cooperative Extension is assisting the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GDNR) in the effort to find and remove tegus from the wild in southeast Georgia, and the public’s help remains critical to keeping these big, South American lizards from getting a toehold in the state.

If you see this invasive lizard in South Georgia, report it immediately

by Courtney Cameron | CAES News and Rick Lavender | CAES NewsJune 7, 2021June 7, 2021

Teacher using infrared thermometer on pupil in medical mask near kids on blurred background

Kemp orders local school systems to ditch masks

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 28, 2021May 28, 2021

Gov. Brian Kemp signed an executive order Tuesday prohibiting state agencies, state service providers, and state properties from requiring COVID-19 vaccine passports.

Georgia says ‘no’ to vaccine passports

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 25, 2021May 25, 2021

From statehouses to Congress, Republicans have launched into a fight against the teaching of “critical race theory,” which just a year ago was a niche academic term.

What you need to know about Georgia’s fight against critical race theory

by Daniel C. Vock | Georgia Recorder and Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderMay 25, 2021May 25, 2021

The state board that oversees Stone Mountain Park voted Monday to tone down its Confederate imagery but stay in keeping with a state law prohibiting the removal of historic monuments from public property.

Here’s what’s next for Stone Mountain’s Confederate carving

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 24, 2021May 24, 2021

A court ruling Friday set the stage for another review of Georgia’s election results.

Court orders another audit of Fulton County ballots

by Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 21, 2021May 21, 2021

Proposals to add historical context around the Confederate carving at Stone Mountain are set to face a vote Monday amid calls to remove the controversial monument and backlash from its supporters.

What’s Next for Stone Mountain’s Confederate Carving? Find Out Monday

by Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 21, 2021October 10, 2023

An approach to teaching that emphasizes the existence of systemic racism in the United States that has caught the attention of the Biden administration is coming under attack in Georgia and other Republican-led states.

Critical Race Theory a hot topic among top Georgia Republicans

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 21, 2021May 21, 2021

The Biden administration has ordered the Irwin County Detention Center in Ocilla and a second county jail in Massachusetts to stop housing immigrant detainees, The Washington Post reported Thursday.

Biden halts immigrant detention at Georgia jail under investigation for inmate abuse

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 20, 2021May 21, 2021

The U.S. House on Wednesday passed a resolution condemning the March 16 mass shooting in Atlanta and Acworth and reaffirming Congress’ commitment to combating racism and violence against the Asian American community, which has seen a spike in hate crimes since the onset of the pandemic.

Congress condemns Georgia spa shootings

by Ariana Figueroa | Georgia RecorderMay 19, 2021September 24, 2023

Woman receiving flu vaccine

How to get your coronavirus vaccine in Haralson and Polk Counties

by County NewsMay 18, 2021May 18, 2021

Forsyth County will be assisting Public Health District 2 in the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines on May 21, 24, and June 1, 2, 4, at Lanier Technical College at 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be used these dates.

How to get your coronavirus vaccine in Forsyth County

by Thom ChandlerMay 17, 2021May 17, 2021

In times of crisis, we can always count on local Twitter to provide us with the laughs we need to keep from crying. The recent gas shortage caused by hoarding and panic buying after the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack is no different.

Georgians react to gas shortage

by Thom ChandlerMay 16, 2021May 16, 2021

The ransomware attack against Colonial Pipeline that shut down access to a pipeline that supplies fuel along the East Coast is sparking new calls to beef up protection of the nation’s energy infrastructure.

Is our infrastructure safe? Colonial Pipeline hack a wake-up call

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderMay 16, 2021September 24, 2023

Black smoke billowed out of The Golden Ray on Friday and was being extinguished by crews Saturday morning.

Fire breaks out on The Golden Ray, a capsized cargo ship near the Georgia coast

by Thom ChandlerMay 15, 2021May 17, 2021

Georgians rushing to gas stations to fill their tanks are worsening fuel shortages that began after a cyberattack shut down the Colonial Pipeline, Gov. Brian Kemp said Wednesday.

Brian Kemp wants you to stop hoarding gasoline

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 12, 2021May 12, 2021

Ransomware Attack Malware Hacker Around The World Background

The company hit by the pipeline cyber-attack is based in Alpharetta

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 10, 2021September 24, 2023

Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation Monday to toughen penalties for illegal street races by criminalizing promotions on social media and potentially confiscating cars.

You might want to think twice before drag racing in Georgia

by Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 3, 2021September 24, 2023