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School Systems Rejected Georgia’s Property Tax Cap. Now Lawmakers Want to Force it on Them

Tax increases on Georgia homeowners could be limited to the inflation rate — including taxes for education after most school systems decided against capping property tax hikes last year. The state Senate’s Republican majority introduced a bill this week that would require all school systems to limit property tax increases that occur because of rising […]

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Score Fixing Scandal at Kennesaw State: What We Know

Federal prosecutors charged two Kennesaw State basketball players with fixing games for illegal sports betting, and the university responded by suspending its leading scorer. What’s Happening: Simeon Cottle, the team’s top scorer this season, was suspended indefinitely from all team activities. Former player Demond Robinson also faces charges in a federal indictment tied to an […]

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Two Dead in Savannah Traffic Accident on Abercorn Street

Two people died in a traffic accident on Abercorn Street in Savannah on Thursday. What’s Happening: Savannah Police closed northbound Abercorn Street between Montgomery Crossroads and Television Circle while investigating the crash. The road closure is causing traffic delays in the area. What’s Important: Police have not released information about what caused the crash, when […]

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Kemp Announces The Dream Scholarship, Georgia’s First Need-Based Education Fund

Gov. Brian Kemp announced the Dream Scholarship during his State of the State address Wednesday, marking the first need-based scholarship program in Georgia history. What’s Happening: The Dream Scholarship will build off the existing Hope Scholarship and work alongside the Georgia Match program launched in 2023. Kemp said the scholarship aims to ensure students “start […]

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Coastal Georgia Faces Freezing Temperatures and Wildfire Risk

The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement for coastal Georgia warning of freezing temperatures Friday morning and elevated wildfire risk Thursday. What’s Happening: Temperatures will drop to the upper teens to lower 20s away from beaches Friday morning. Dry and breezy conditions Thursday combined with dry fuels increase wildfire risk. A coastal low […]

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Cobb Agrees to Spend $5 Million on Veterans Memorial After 10-Year Wait

Cobb County will spend $5 million to build a Veterans Memorial after a decade of planning, with commissioners adding $2 million in funding on January 13. What’s Happening: The county increased the 2022 SPLOST budget for the Veterans Memorial project by $2 million. The funding comes from SPLOST revenue collections that exceeded originally projected amounts. […]

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Cheese Recall Updated to Highest Risk Level

Federal health officials elevated a nationwide cheese recall to the most serious risk level after tests confirmed dangerous bacteria in the products. What’s Happening: The FDA upgraded the recall to Class I last week, meaning exposure to the product could cause serious health problems or death. No one has reported getting sick from the cheese […]

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