Finding a place to rent in Savannah without sacrificing your grocery budget, gas money, and dignity has officially become an Olympic sport, and most residents are losing. What It Means For You: If you’re renting in Savannah, you’re competing in one of America’s toughest housing markets. Only about 1 in 10 rental properties here cost […]
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19-Year-Old Dies in Motorcycle Crash in Woodstock’s New Parking Deck
A 19-year-old died Tuesday after crashing his motorcycle on the sixth floor of the City Center East Parking Deck in downtown Woodstock. What It Means For You: The sixth floor of the new parking deck will stay closed while police investigate. If you park downtown, you’ll need to use lower levels. What Happened: Police got […]
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Oconee County Couple Remembered After Fatal Crash in Morgan County
A longtime Oconee County couple is being remembered for their devotion to family, church, and community after a crash in Morgan County claimed their lives last month. Mitchell Gregory Lee, 60, and his wife, Jan Walker Lee, 59, of Bostwick, died on Sept. 7 when their truck went off a bridge on High Shoals Road […]
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Cherokee County Man Gets Two Life Sentences for Child Sex Abuse
A Cherokee County judge sentenced a 37-year-old Ball Ground man to two life sentences plus 19 years for sexually abusing a child he knew for about a year. What Happened: Zachery Allan Maltman was found guilty on August 27 by a Cherokee County jury. Judge Jennifer Davis handed down the sentence on September 29. The […]
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Brian Snitker Steps Down As Braves Manager After 10 Seasons
Brian Snitker will no longer manage the Atlanta Braves after leading the team for nearly 10 years and winning a World Series in 2021. What’s Happening: Snitker, 69, is moving to an advisory role with the team and will be inducted into the Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame before a game next year. The Big […]
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What’s Behind The Government Shutdown?
The federal government has shut down after lawmakers failed to pass a new budget. Congress has been here before. But this time, the fight is over something that reaches right into family checkbooks — the cost of health insurance. The Sticking Point Democrats are refusing to support a temporary budget unless it includes extended subsidies […]
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Does The Government Shutdown Matter in Georgia?
The clock has run out on government funding, which expired at midnight on Oct. 1 as Congress did not take action. NPR reports on how a U.S. government shutdown affects the entire nation, from federal jobs and air traffic control to weather prediction, benefits like Social Security, and national parks. GPB is reporting from across […]
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More Than 100,000 Georgians Impacted By Government Shutdown
The federal government shut down as of 12:01 a.m., and it could affect the income of about 111,000 Georgia employees. Many will not get paid, causing an economic loss that could reverberate through communities. But the Georgia Department of Labor said Friday that the estimated 110,900 federal workers who could be furloughed may be eligible to […]
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Do You Still Have to Pay Your Student Loans During The Government Shutdown?
The federal government’s shutdown is rippling through Georgia households, especially for the 1.6 million residents carrying student debt. Loan payments haven’t stopped, but the support systems borrowers rely on are grinding down. 💸 Why It Matters: Georgia ranks among the top 10 states for average student loan debt, with balances often topping $30,000 per person. For many […]
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Congressman Hank Johnson Keeps Office Open During Government Shutdown
Congressman Hank Johnson says his office will stay open even though the federal government has shut down. What It Means For You: If you need help from your congressman’s office, you can still call or visit. The shutdown won’t stop Johnson from working on your case. How To Reach Them: You can contact Johnson’s office […]
