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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Posted inThe Public Record
Kemp slams Trump’s fixation on 2020 Election and urges Republicans to move on
The Gist: Georgia Governor Brian Kemp urged Republican leaders to move on from former President Donald Trump’s fixation on the 2020 election and focus on issues that can win over swing voters at the Republican National Committee meeting in Nashville. What Happened?: Kemp emphasized that discussing the 2020 election being stolen will not win over […]
Posted inIn The News
Large Fire Engulfs Pinova Plant in Brunswick
BRUNSWICK — A large fire at the Pinova Plant at 2801 Cook Street, has prompted the Mayor of Brunswick to declare a local state of emergency today. The declaration aims to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the city’s citizens, including the elderly, infirm, disabled, and those with household pets and service animals. In […]
Posted inCrime
Jones County deputy charged with sexual exploitation of children
A deputy from Jones County has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of sexual exploitation of children, following the execution of a search warrant at his residence in Jones County. According to the GBI, 42-year-old Kevin Harden, of Gray, faces two counts of sexual exploitation of children for possession of child pornography and two […]
Posted inEducation
River Eves Elementary principal resigns suddenly
River Eves Elementary School Principal Matt Donahoe has resigned from his position, effective immediately, according to a statement released by Fulton County Schools spokesperson Anne Boatwright on April 13. The announcement comes with only six weeks remaining in the school year, and the district has not provided any additional information regarding the sudden departure. In […]
Posted inCrime
Six arrested in Butts County drug bust
Six people were arrested last night in a significant drug bust at a residence in Jackson, following a patrol led by Sheriff Gary Long and his deputies. The suspects, who Long says were on parole for the sale of cocaine, are expected to return to the state prison system. According to Long, the deputies encountered […]
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Carolyn Long Banks, Atlanta’s first black city councilwoman dies
Atlanta is mourning the loss of trailblazing civil rights activist Carolyn Long Banks, the first Black woman to serve on the Atlanta City Council. Mayor Andre Dickens released a statement honoring her distinguished career and dedication to the city, saying, “Over the course of a distinguished, extensive career, Carolyn Long Banks was a woman of […]
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Cobb teachers could get a raise
The Gist: Cobb County educators may see substantial pay raises as the district’s tentative budget prioritizes staff compensation and lowers the millage rate for taxpayers. What Happened?: Superintendent Chris Ragsdale revealed the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budget for the Cobb County School District, focusing on rewarding staff with a significant 7.5% to 12.1% raise for […]
Posted inEvents
DeKalb County is launching a Green New Deal initiative during Earth Week
The “DeKalb Green New Deal” kickoff event is set to take place on April 17 as part of Earth Week celebrations in DeKalb County. Hosted by Super District 6 Commissioner Ted Terry, the initiative aims to engage the community in local climate action and advocate for greener public policy. The Maloof Auditorium in Decatur will […]
Posted inHealth
How small business interests kept you from having lower prescription prices in Georgia
ATLANTA – After sailing through the Georgia House of Representatives, a close vote in a Senate committee blocked the progress of a bill aimed at reducing some prescription drug costs for consumers. The “Lowering Prescription Drug Costs for Patients Act” would have passed on prescription drug rebates to some Georgia patients at the cash register. […]
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
Which Area of Georgia Has the Richest Middle Class?
The American middle class has been hollowed out for decades. Factors such as the decline of major industries like manufacturing, alongside stagnating wages and the rising cost of living, have reduced the ranks of the American middle class since the 1970s and exacerbated income inequality. Not only impacting millions of American families, the decline of […]
