Burke County residents face a new threat from scammers who’ve traded their Nigerian prince costumes for fake police badges. π¨ What We Know: Criminals are burning up phone lines across Burke County, pretending to be sheriff’s deputies. They’re threatening residents with arrests unless they fork over cash payments. The scammers are using the phone number […]
Four Georgia Post Offices Failed to Meet Federal Standards
Four Central Georgia post offices left residents waiting weeks for critical mail, including bills and packages, according to a new federal audit. The worst offender? Warner Robins, where nearly 800 packages sat undelivered. The other post offices that failed were Macon, Perry, and Gray. π¬ Why It Matters: Residents face mounting late fees and missed […]
Georgia Says its Medicaid Experiment is a Success. The Numbers Tell a Different Story
In January, standing before a cluster of television cameras on the steps of the state Capitol, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp promoted his experiment in Medicaid reform as a showcase for fellow conservatives seeking to overhaul safety net benefits around the country. βWhat we are doing is working,β Kemp boasted about Georgia Pathways to Coverage. The federally […]
When Will Georgia’s Weather Start to Warm Up?
Georgia residents can expect a mild winter weekend with plenty of sunshine and calm conditions across the state. π‘οΈ What We Know: Temperatures will climb to 53 degrees today, with sunny skies giving way to partly sunny conditions by afternoon. Light southwest winds around 5 miles per hour will keep the air moving gently. π […]
Georgia Congressman Gets Slammed at a Town Hall, Then Skewered Online
Georgia Congressman Rich McCormick had a rough night Thursday at a town hall in Roswell. He was met with angry constituents demanding answers and action. You can read our coverage of the heated town hall here. The next day, word of the town hall spread through social media and the rest of the country responded […]
Rich McCormick is arrogant. #GA7 https://t.co/54ja1VPDJC — Focus Pocus (@PupsherLive) February 21, 2025
Rep Rich McCormick is the embodiment of what has killed the Republican partyHe is brilliantMBA & ER DrMarine/Navy helicopter pilot serving around worldNavy DrBecomes MAGAStarts banging Rep Van DuyneLeaves wifeHates his constituentsHates AmericaNo honorServes only Trump https://t.co/6ovD72zC8F — Russ Fraley (@PappyParki) February 21, 2025
His Georgia constituents need to call his office and demand he fires his own staff members and demand he reduces his own million dollar budget by 50% to help reduce the deficit.Rep βRichβ McCormick (202)225-4272 — cecil duffy (@cecil94720) February 21, 2025
It looks like Roswell residents did not hold back on Congressman Rich McCormick. Dozens who attended this town hall made their frustrations known over DOGE budget cuts. https://t.co/E3cCksA8sx — Joi Dukes (@JoiDukesTV) February 21, 2025