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Cybercrime is on the rise in Georgia and around the country.

Crime

New Report Finds Alarming Increase in Cybercrime in Georgia

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceApril 24, 2025

Carr has been a vocal supporter of Trump’s second-term agenda, but their relationship hasn’t always been chummy. In 2022, Trump called Carr “a disaster every step of the way” and backed an unsuccessful primary challenge against him after Carr declined to investigate Trump’s baseless allegations of widespread voter fraud in Georgia’s 2020 election.

Election Preview: Candidates Line Up For Georgia Governor and Senator

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderApril 22, 2025

So you’ve decided to embark on your first deer hunting trip. You’ve come to the right place, the hunting season in Georgia can be both exhilarating and daunting. Our beautiful state offers great terrains and an abundance of wildlife, making it an ideal location for beginners to hone their skills. With this guide written in collaboration with the hunting outfitters at grayghostplantation.com, we aim to provide novice hunters with essential information and practical tips to ensure a safe, ethical, and successful hunting experience during the 2025/2026 season.

News You Can Use

2025/2026 Georgia Deer Hunting Season: Tips for Novices and Beginners

by Special to The Georgia SunApril 22, 2025April 22, 2025

Clean energy advocates say that a new exemption granted by the Trump administration for dozens of power plants – including two in Georgia – is the latest example of federal policy favoring the coal industry despite pollution concerns.

2 Georgia Coal Plants Can Pump More Mercury Into The Air: Here’s Why

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderApril 21, 2025

Adopting digital license plates in Georgia reflects a broader trend toward integrating vehicles into the connected car ecosystem. Other states like Florida, Illinois, and Texas are exploring similar legislation. While costs remain a concern for some consumers, the convenience and features digital plates offer suggest that they may become more widespread in the future.

Law

License Plates in Georgia: What Do the Laws Say?

by Special to The Georgia SunApril 21, 2025April 24, 2025

The Hope for Georgia Patients Act, which passed with bipartisan support, allows terminally ill patients the “right to try” individualized experimental treatments with permission from their doctors.

Terminally Ill Patients in Georgia Now Have ‘Right to Try’ Experimental Medications

by Ellen Eldridge | GPBApril 20, 2025April 20, 2025

Distracted driving is a leading cause of red-light accidents. Many drivers use red lights as an opportunity to check phones, adjust the radio, or eat, delaying their reaction when the light turns green and causing rear-end crashes. Worse, some miss the red light, speeding through intersections and causing dangerous T-bone accidents. Laws penalize distracted driving with fines and license penalties, but enforcement is challenging, and many drivers continue engaging in risky behaviors despite the consequences.

Law

The Different Reasons Why Accidents Happen at Red Lights

by Special to The Georgia SunApril 19, 2025April 19, 2025