President Joe Biden announced Monday that student loan borrowers can begin to apply for debt relief through a new online application. Biden said the application is easy and fast. It will allow every borrower with an income of $125,000 or less ($250,000 for married couples) to have up to $10,000 in debt forgiven, or $20,000 forgiven for those […]
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Police search local landfill for remains of missing Savannah toddler Quinton Simon
The Chatham County Police Department entered a new phase in the Quinton Simon case today as they began a search of the Waste Management landfill for the child’s remains. The Chatham County Police Department – with the assistance of the FBI – made the decision to search the landfill after evidence in the case led […]
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2020 election denial and crime were the top two issues in the Georgia Lieutenant Governor debate
Republican State Sen. Burt Jones was an election denier who tried to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Georgia. Democrat Charlie Bailey is a former prosecutor who was soft on crime. Those charges leveled by the two major party candidates for lieutenant governor at each other Tuesday dominated a debate streamed by Georgia Public […]
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Georgia Government 101: What does the state Attorney General do?
In November, Georgians will elect a state attorney general. If you don’t know what the attorney general does, you certainly aren’t alone. Here is everything you need to know about this vital position in state government. What is the role of the Attorney General?: The attorney general is the top legal advisor in the state. […]
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A health insurance company facing Medicaid overbilling issues in Georgia was also a major donor to Brian Kemp and Chris Carr
A health insurance giant that has paid out more than $485 million in legal settlements with states over pharmacy billing allegations has also been a major donor to Georgia’s Republican Gov. Brian Kemp and Attorney General Chris Carr, according to campaign finance records. St. Louis-based Centene Corp. said Monday in a statement that it’s working […]
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Here’s what happened at the debate between Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams
Republican Gov. Brian Kemp defended his record on education, crime, the economy, abortion, health care and voting rights Monday night against accusations by Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams that he is not meeting the needs of most Georgians. During an hourlong debate aired by Georgia Public Broadcasting, Kemp touted his efforts to target street gangs and […]
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Traffic Alert: Overnight lane closures on the I-285 westbound ramp to I-675 South this week
The Scoop: Georgia Department of Transportation contractors will close lanes on the I-285 westbound ramps to I-675 southbound in Clayton County for roadway concrete slab repairs. For the safety of workers and drivers, ramp closures will be needed. On-site signage will alert drivers of the closures and detour routes in advance. Weather and on-site […]
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Flashback: 150 years ago, First Baptist Church Roswell formed in a log schoolhouse
For this month’s Flashback feature, we will be going back further than we have gone before — a century and a half — to the founding of a church in Roswell. Before we begin our story, we will set the stage by taking a look at what the local area, the state, and the country […]
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Brian Kemp pledges public safety reforms ahead of Monday night’s debate
Republican Gov. Brian Kemp pledged Monday to turn up the heat on criminal gangs and reform the system for granting no-cash bail if he wins a second term next month. Kemp released a public safety platform that calls for increasing penalties for gang recruitment of minors, implementing a database for gang research and prevention, and […]
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Georgia Government 101: What does the Governor do?
What is the Role of the Governor?: The governor is the head of the executive branch in Georgia. The governor’s primary job is to oversee the state budget and lead the executive branch, which consists of more than 100,000 state employees. In terms of public safety, the Governor is tasked with enforcing laws, leading the […]
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Roswell Volunteers Clean 4,455 Pounds of Trash from Roswell’s Waterways
The Scoop: Volunteers at Rivers Alive, Roswell’s annual waterways cleanup, collected more than 4,000 pounds of trash last month. Nearly 200 volunteers of all ages gave their time to collect the trash – ranging from bottles and tires to a washing machine and dog house. By The Numbers: In all, 184 volunteers collected 4,455 pounds […]
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WATCH: Marjorie Taylor Greene and Marcus Flowers in heated debate
Congressional District 14 candidates Marjorie Taylor Greene and Marcus Flowers had an — at times — heated debate Sunday. The debate featured the two candidates lobbing accusations at one another and talking over each other multiple times. For the most part, Greene stuck to national issues and conservative value statements while Flowers questioned Greene’s representation […]
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Bulldogs back in pole position
It’s exciting times to be a follower of American Football, with the NFL back in business, pitching the nation’s best and most exciting teams against each other. Only the strongest will survive the onslaught of games planned for between now and the Super Bowl in February. The deciding match of the season – Super Bowl […]
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Students in Middle Georgia can now use their student ID or lunch card at local libraries
Public School students in Macon-Bibb, Jones, Macon, and Twiggs counties can now access public library materials using their student identification or lunch numbers through the Pines Library Access for Youth — or PLAY — card program. The PLAY card program gives students free access to public library materials and online resources to help them succeed in […]
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How to vote early in Cobb County
Advance Voting for the November general election starts Monday, Oct. 17, at a dozen locations in Cobb County. A 13th location will open for one week, and voting will be available on Sunday, Oct. 30, at the Elections Main Office. Voters can click this link for a complete list of locations with dates, times, and drop […]
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Calhoun City Schools named Charter System of the Year
On October 5th, the Georgia Charter System Foundation hosted its Annual Awards Luncheon in Athens, highlighting the numerous achievements of Georgia Charter Systems. Calhoun City Schools received the prestigious Charter System of the Year Award and was awarded $10,000 by the Foundation to further build upon their academic efforts. Calhoun Middle School’s Governance Team was also […]
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How to watch the debate between Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams Monday night
An already contentious race for the Georgia governor’s seat could heat up even more Monday night when Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams take the debate stage for the first time in this campaign. The debate begins at 7 p.m. Monday. If you are planning to watch the debate on broadcast TV instead of streaming, the […]
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Candidate’s attempts to overturn election a key issue in Georgia Lieutenant Governor’s race
State Sen. Burt Jones was among 16 Republicans who participated as alternate electors in a bid to help then-President Donald Trump overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in Georgia. While Jones’ role in those efforts took place almost two years ago, the episode is front and center in this year’s race for lieutenant […]
