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Posted inFood
Ice cream, American cheese, and other groceries that rose in price in Georgia last month
Stacker used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to find the grocery items that saw the largest price increases from February to March in the South.
Posted inGeorgia People
Renowned Atlanta Pastor Dr. Charles Stanley has died
Revered pastor, author, and founder of In Touch Ministries, Dr. Charles Frazier Stanley, died on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at the age of 90. Born in Dry Fork, Virginia, in 1932, Dr. Stanley made Atlanta his home, where he devoted his life to spreading the gospel and providing spiritual guidance to countless individuals around the […]
Posted inIn The News
The Okefenokee Swamp is at risk. Here’s why
The Gist: The Okefenokee Swamp, a wetland treasure shared by Georgia and Florida, is now on America’s Most Endangered Rivers list for 2023 due to threats from a proposed heavy mineral sands mine. What Happened?: American Rivers included the swamp in the annual list, while Georgia River Network, who nominated the swamp, urged Georgia’s Environmental […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Canceled MARTA bus route causes stir in Atlanta
Atlanta residents are voicing their concerns as the recent cancellation of MARTA’s Bus Route 183 on Niskey Lake Road and County Line Road significantly impacts those relying on public transportation. In response, Council member Marci Collier Overstreet is urging MARTA officials to address the situation promptly. “This canceled bus route will have a significant impact […]
Posted inYour Government
Georgia’s rural airports will get $3.4 million in federal funding
The Gist: Georgia Senators Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff have secured $3.4 million in federal funding for Georgia’s rural airports, highlighting their commitment to the state’s aviation economy. What Happened?: The Federal Aviation Administration granted $3.4 million to 13 rural airports in Georgia, following last month’s announcement of a $1.5 million federal grant. This funding […]
Posted inYour Family
Gas prices inch up for Georgia drivers
The Gist: Georgia drivers are continuing to face higher gas prices, with the state average at $3.39 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. What Happened?: Georgia’s gas price average has risen 2 cents from a week ago, 15 cents from a month ago, but is 31 cents lower than this time last year. The cost […]
Posted inBusiness
34 quirky tax facts for Tax Day
Ever since taxes were first levied against citizens, they’ve been controversial among citizens. In some cases, they’re praised for contributing to society. Taxes, after all, are how people pay for many of the public services they benefit from every day, including firefighters, public schools, federal employees, libraries, and public television. Taxes have also been so reviled as to start […]
Posted inYour Family
Georgia is in the top 10 states where taxpayers get the most money in tax refunds
Tax season can provoke dread, or it can bring joy. Between Jan. 1 and mid-April, individuals pull together their finances from the previous year and submit them as a tax return to the government. Tax returns show the tax you must pay to the government and how much you’ve already paid. If you owe more […]