In an unexpected political twist, former Georgia Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan, a lifelong Republican and vocal critic of Donald Trump, is set to address the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday. This move marks a significant moment in Duncan’s evolving relationship with the Republican Party, particularly in light of his outspoken stance against Trump’s influence. The […]
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Should Georgia Colleges Switch From Semesters to Quarters?
Georgia lawmakers heard the pros and cons Tuesday of the University System of Georgia’s current semester system compared to the quarter system the state’s public colleges and universities used until 1999. The university system made the switch from quarters to semesters primarily to align Georgia schools with most universities across the country, Dana Nichols, the […]
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Nobody Wants to Work: 1.4 Million Georgians Hate Their Jobs
A new survey by CardRates.com revealed that a significant portion of Georgia’s workforce is dissatisfied with their current employment. According to the survey, 28% of workers in the state, roughly 1,389,710 people, admitted that they loathe their jobs. This figure is part of a larger national trend, where 38% of American workers, or approximately 59 […]
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7 Things You Didn’t Know About Waycross, Georgia
During Monday night’s address at the Democratic National Convention, Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock mentioned his hometown of Waycross, Georgia. He quipped that it was named Waycross because it was “Way across Georgia.” Waycross, Georgia, might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of fascinating destinations, but this charming little city […]
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5th Measles Case Confirmed in Georgia: Public Health Alert
A case of measles has been confirmed in a metro Atlanta resident, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. The patient, who was not fully vaccinated, contracted the virus while traveling internationally and is now back in the United States. Public health officials are working to trace and identify anyone who may have come […]
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Have You Seen This Hilarious Post From The Candler County Sheriff’s Office?
Georgia Sheriff’s Offices are known for their humorous social media posts. Usually, these are short quips, but a much longer post chock full of hilarity is garnering quite a bit of attention today. Below is today’s offering from the Candler County Sheriff’s office. 🚨 Attention, Candler County: Common Sense Isn’t So Common 🚨 Folks, it’s […]