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The Gist: Georgians find a bit of relief at the pump, as average gas prices continue to slide down. The state's drivers are now shelling out an average of $3.30 per gallon for regular unleaded, marking a substantial dip compared to a month ago.

Georgia Residents Are Now Paying About $49.50 to Fill up a Tank of Gas

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 25, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: Insurance coverage denials for the updated coronavirus vaccines are prompting increased scrutiny from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The situation has become so dire that Secretary of the U.S. health department Xavier Becerra sent a letter reminding insurance companies of their legal obligations.

Insurance Companies Are Denying Coverage for Coronavirus Vaccines

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 23, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: SmartAsset's ninth annual Best Value Colleges study is out, and Georgia Tech leads the pack among the state's institutions.

These Are the Best Value Colleges in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 22, 2023October 10, 2023

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Georgia Opens New Mental Health Crisis Center in Macon

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceSeptember 21, 2023October 10, 2023

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Gas Prices Decrease in Georgia After Kemp Suspends Gas Tax

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 18, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: Superintendent Chris Ragsdale addressed rumors and provided clarification about several recent controversies in the Cobb County School District, including the Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl, book fairs, and the presence of explicit material in school libraries.

Cobb Education Chief Defends Removing Books

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 15, 2023October 10, 2023

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What’s Going on with COVID in Georgia?

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 12, 2023October 10, 2023

ATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp is suspending the state sales tax on gasoline and other motor fuels for the second time in a year and a half, citing increasing prices at the pump. The latest suspension will take effect at 12 a.m. Wednesday and run until 11:59 p.m. Oct. 12. Kemp blamed the Biden administration

Relief At The Pump: Brian Kemp Suspends Georgia’s Gas Tax Again

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceSeptember 12, 2023October 10, 2023

The Arch on the campus of the University of Georgia in Athens ATLANTA – Georgia has landed two of its universities among the ranks of the top-10 public universities in the nation. Georgia Tech is third in rankings platform Niche’s rankings of the 10 best public universities, while the University of Georgia placed ninth on

Georgia Tech, UGA Make List of Top-10 Public Universities in the Country

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceSeptember 11, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: Georgians are pulling out the plastic more than ever, ranking seventh in the nation for the biggest increase in credit card debt in the second quarter of this year.

Credit Card Debt Soars in Georgia: Here’s How Much the Average Person Owes

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 11, 2023October 10, 2023

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Mortgage Rates May Be Slipping

by Charley BlaineSeptember 10, 2023October 10, 2023

About 45,000 Georgia students participated in dual enrollment last year, taking college-level classes for both college and high school credit.

Georgia may shrink dual enrollment options for high school students

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderSeptember 10, 2023September 24, 2023

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Shocking Study Reveals 160 Medical Records Breaches in Georgia: Are Your Medical Records Secure?

by T.A. DeFeo | The Center SquareSeptember 7, 2023September 7, 2023

Dr. Mandy Cohen ATLANTA – While there’s been an uptick of COVID-19 cases heading into the fall, help is on the way, Dr. Mandy Cohen, the new director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), said Wednesday. A new booster shot will be available as early as next week, Cohen said at

CDC Chief says COVID is here to stay

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceSeptember 6, 2023September 6, 2023

The Gist: Georgia drivers are experiencing an increase in gas prices as they head out for Labor Day. The average price for regular unleaded gasoline in Georgia now stands at $3.60 per gallon.

Gas prices are up for Labor Day in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 4, 2023September 4, 2023

The Gist: A typical school day took a sharp turn for the worse when two parents assaulted a bus driver on bus route 1926 at Chapel Hill Elementary School in DeKalb County. The incident occurred in front of students who were on their way home.

Two DeKalb County parents boarded a school bus and assaulted the driver. What we know

by Thom ChandlerAugust 30, 2023August 30, 2023

Your drive near local schools might now include a camera flash if you're going too fast. Five new speed enforcement cameras are online, a move to slow down speedsters near schools and make routes safer for kids.

Gwinnett gets more school zone cameras. Here’s where they are

by Thom ChandlerAugust 30, 2023

A new variant of the coronavirus has cropped up this summer and -- while not as serious or deadly as the 2020 version and some of its variants -- has a high spread of infection.

Morris Brown College Reinstates Coronavirus Mask Mandate Following Positive Cases

by Thom ChandlerAugust 23, 2023

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