It’s time for another roundup of unique crime stories from Georgia. This week, as with most, the stories focus on the ill-thought-out plans and actions of folks who are either criminals or had a run-in with police. Those must be some ribs A 74-year-old Monroe County man who is said to be in poor health, […]
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Nathan Deal sets Tuesday deadline, threatens ‘executive action’ if Blue Cross, Piedmont cannot agree
Gov. Nathan Deal has given Piedmont Healthcare and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia a deadline to resolve their contract dispute.
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Nathan Deal to meet with Blue Cross, Piedmont Monday
State health officials said Thursday that they believe Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia and Piedmont Healthcare — which are deadlocked without a new contract — have moved closer to agreement on reimbursement rates.
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New waiver means some Georgia students will take fewer tests
The U.S. Department of Education has given Georgia a waiver that will keep some middle school students from unnecessary testing.
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Hidden Treasures: Athens is home to The Tree That Owns Itself
Strange tourist attractions can add spice to any family road trip, whether one is searching for The Monument to the Hog in Alabama or Florida’s Airstream Ranch. If you know where to look in Athens, you can find the unusual spectacle of a tree that doubles as its own landowner. The Treasure: The Tree That […]
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Teen arrested in shooting of 3-year-old Decatur boy
A 15-year-old has been arrested in connection with the April 1 shooting of 3-year-old T’Rhigi Craig in Decatur.
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Macon woman charged with inflicting string of injuries on a child
A grand jury indicted a Macon woman Tuesday on four counts of cruelty to children.
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Still no breakthrough in Blue Cross, Piedmont negotiations
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia and Piedmont Healthcare each said Tuesday that they’re making progress in negotiations to reach a new contract.
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Mandatory Fun: Recess is about to be required in all Georgia elementary schools
Georgia lawmakers passed a bill that will make recess mandatory in all elementary schools starting with the 2018-2019 school year.
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Georgia Government 101: What does the Commissioner of Agriculture do?
If you’re like most Georgians, you probably hear “Commissioner of Agriculture” and think peanuts and peaches. If you don’t own a farm, you probably don’t think the department of agriculture has anything to do with you. That couldn’t be farther from the truth. Georgia’s Commissioner of Agriculture has a hand in more of your everyday […]