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 […]