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Teacher Giving Out Instructions Not to Cheat

Georgia Looks to Retired Teachers to Solve Teacher Shortage

by Ty Tagami | Capitol BeatFebruary 25, 2025February 25, 2025

Omar Cuenca-Marino, the alleged leader of Mexico's Los Rojos drug cartel, now faces federal charges in Georgia after being extradited to the United States. The 41-year-old Mexican national is accused of orchestrating the importation of massive quantities of methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin into the U.S.

Crime

Mexican Cartel Leader Extradited to Georgia on Drug Trafficking Charges

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 25, 2025February 25, 2025

The federal agency laid off hundreds of workers last week. The CDC had employed about 13,000 people, with 10,000 in Georgia.

CDC Layoffs: Fired Workers Rally for Support in Georgia

by Rebecca Grapevine | HealthbeatFebruary 24, 2025February 24, 2025

If I ever meet Mr. Pilkey, I will have some words for him, and none of them will be “thank you.” I will tell him that I, a once-respectable parent, now know more about anthropomorphic toilet villains than I ever wanted. I will tell him that I can no longer have a serious conversation with my children without them interjecting a phrase like “flippy the fish” or “supa buddies.” And I will ask him, with all due respect, what kind of name is Dav? Did the “e” go missing? Did he reject it on purpose? Is he trying to start a trend? Because I swear, if my kids come home one day and tell me their friend Steve is now going by “Stev,” I'm going to start a petition for immediate parental intervention.

Clark Chronicles

My Kids Were Right (Don’t Tell Them)

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 23, 2025February 23, 2025

The search for Gary Jones, a beloved high school coach, has entered its third week on Lake Oconee. Jones and his fiancée, Joycelyn Wilson, disappeared on February 8 during a boating trip to celebrate his 50th birthday. Their empty boat was found circling near Wallace Dam that evening. Wilson's body was recovered the next day, but Jones remains missing.

Search Continues for Missing High School Coach

by News DeskFebruary 23, 2025

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.

Four Georgia Post Offices Failed to Meet Federal Standards

by News DeskFebruary 22, 2025February 22, 2025

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.

Georgia Says its Medicaid Experiment is a Success. The Numbers Tell a Different Story

by Margaret Coker | The CurrentFebruary 22, 2025

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.

Talk of The Town

Georgia Congressman Gets Slammed at a Town Hall, Then Skewered Online

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 21, 2025February 21, 2025

Georgians should prepare for a warmer-than-normal spring with less rainfall than usual, according to a new seasonal outlook from weather experts.

Tired of Winter? Spring Weather Predictions for Georgia Released

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 21, 2025February 21, 2025

Georgia Congressman Rich McCormick returned to his home district Thursday night, greeted by a packed and hostile crowd at Roswell City Hall.

Representing You

Tensions Boil Over at Rich McCormick’s Town Hall as Voters Demand Answers

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 21, 2025February 21, 2025