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Tybee Island officials are asking residents and tourists alike to share in the cost of future infrastructure projects through a proposed 1% sales tax on all goods purchased in the popular beach town.

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Tybee Island’s 1% Sales Tax Proposal: What We Know

by Benjamin Payne | GA TodayDecember 14, 2024

In a tense congressional hearing, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy faced sharp criticism over the performance and reputation of the U.S. Postal Service under his tenure.

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Postmaster General Covers His Ears When Questioned By Georgia Congressman

by B.T. ClarkDecember 11, 2024December 11, 2024

Water bills for Rome households might climb by 5.5% annually in both 2025 and 2026. For a family using 4,500 gallons a month, that means an increase from $68.89 to $72.67. The move is tied to rising infrastructure costs and efforts to ensure clean, reliable water for the city.

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Will Rome Residents See Water Bill Rates go up?

by B.T. ClarkDecember 11, 2024December 11, 2024

Residents of Chatham County are invited to share their thoughts and learn about a new off-road trail proposal at a public meeting Thursday. The Green Island Road path proposal aims to enhance recreational and transportation pathways with a 2.1-mile multipurpose trail connecting Green Island Road to Diamond Causeway.

How You Can Get Involved With Chatham County’s New Trail Project

by B.T. ClarkDecember 3, 2024December 3, 2024

Only Black voters decreased in turnout, a possible contributing factor to Vice President Kamala Harris’ loss in the state to Donald Trump. As a share of the citizen voting-age population, Black voters were the only demographic with a decline in turnout.

Black Voters Stayed Home in Georgia

by Elyse S. Apel | The Center SquareNovember 15, 2024November 15, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump will nominate former U.S. Rep. Doug Collins of Gainesville to head the Department of Veterans Affairs, Trump announced on social media Thursday.

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Trump Taps Georgia’s Doug Collins to Lead Veterans’ Affairs

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceNovember 15, 2024November 15, 2024

On Election Day, Georgia faced a significant challenge as over 60 bomb threats targeted polling locations across the state.

Over 60 Bomb Threats Were Made to Georgia Polling Precincts on Election Day

by B.T. ClarkNovember 12, 2024November 12, 2024

Today, Nov. 12, marks a pivotal moment in Georgia’s electoral process as county election superintendents are required to certify the results of the Nov. 5 general election by 5 p.m. This certification is a crucial step in finalizing the vote counts and ensuring the integrity of the electoral process.

Georgia Counties Will Certify Election Results Today: What Does it Mean?

by B.T. ClarkNovember 12, 2024November 22, 2024

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These Georgia Counties Flipped From Blue to Red on Election Night

by Thom ChandlerNovember 6, 2024November 6, 2024