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🚨 The Gist: The Georgia State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies reported 11 fatalities resulting from traffic crashes during the 78-hour Memorial Day holiday travel period in 2024.

Traffic & Transportation

Georgia’s Memorial Day Travel Fiasco: 11 Lives Lost, 250 Injuries, 500 DUIs

by Thom ChandlerMay 29, 2024May 29, 2024

Georgia Government 101

Meet The Supremes: Who Are Georgia’s Supreme Court Justices?

by Thom ChandlerMay 29, 2024May 29, 2024

On the first day of early voting in the May primary, the conference room at the back of the Bibb County Board of Elections was packed — spilling into the hall — to hear David Sumrall.

Election Deniers in Georgia Are Now Using AI to Challenge Voter Eligibility

by Grant Blankenship | GA TodayMay 28, 2024May 28, 2024

Woman in yellow shirt while filling up her car with gasoline

Georgia Gas Prices Dip Slightly As Memorial Day Arrives

by Thom ChandlerMay 27, 2024May 27, 2024

🚨 The Gist: Portions of northwest Georgia are now under an Enhanced Risk (3 out of 5) for severe weather from late tonight through early tomorrow morning. The primary concern is the potential for strong tornadoes.

Severe Weather Alert: Northwest Georgia Faces Enhanced Risk of Severe Storms

by Thom ChandlerMay 26, 2024May 26, 2024

🌞 The Gist: The 100 Days of Summer H.E.A.T. (Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic) campaign is a multi-jurisdictional highway safety program designed to reduce fatal crash counts during Georgia's busy holiday driving period from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Traffic & Transportation

Georgia Police Departments Are Ready to Put The Heat on Drivers This Summer

by Thom ChandlerMay 26, 2024May 26, 2024

The post Georgia senators emerge unscathed from the 2024 primaries as three House lawmakers face defeat appeared first on Georgia Recorder.

Your Government

Georgia State Senators Emerge Unscathed From The 2024 Primaries as Three House Lawmakers Face Defeat

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderMay 25, 2024May 25, 2024

With the traditional summer vacation season getting underway, Georgia continues to suffer from a chronic shortage of game wardens to serve its 2 million hunters and 600,000 to 700,000 anglers.

Workforce Shortages Hit Georgia Game Wardens

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 25, 2024May 25, 2024

As inflation continues to impact households across the country, many consumers feel powerless to the onslaught of higher prices and corporate greed. But remember, we live in a capitalist society, which means consumers (that's you) actually wield a significant tool in their back pockets to fight inflation. That's right, we can speak with our wallets.

Tired of Inflation? Here’s How You Can Fight It

by Thom ChandlerMay 25, 2024May 25, 2024

Close-Up Photography of American Flag

What Will The Weather Be For Memorial Day in Georgia?

by Thom ChandlerMay 25, 2024May 25, 2024

⏰ The Gist: Circle K is hosting a nationwide Fuel Day event on Thursday, May 23, offering customers 40 cents off per gallon of gas from 4 to 7 p.m. at participating locations.

You can Get 40¢ Off Per Gallon of Gas at Circle K Today

by Thom ChandlerMay 23, 2024May 23, 2024

The Gist: Claud Bradley Almon, Jr., a renowned high school football coach in Georgia, died peacefully at his home on Friday, May 17, at the age of 83.

Legendary Georgia High School Football Coach Claud “Brad” Almon Dies at 83

by Thom ChandlerMay 23, 2024May 23, 2024

Your Government

Key figures in Fulton County case against Trump easily defeat election challengers

by Stanley DunlapMay 22, 2024May 22, 2024

Your Government

Pinson wins Georgia Supreme Court race that became a referendum on abortion rights

by Jill Nolin | Georgia RecorderMay 22, 2024May 22, 2024

😮 The Gist: Georgia's online voter portal, "My Voter Page" (MVP), experienced temporary capacity issues on Tuesday, which have now been addressed, according to Georgia Elections official Gabriel Sterling.

Your Government

Georgia’s Online Voter Portal Fixed After Election Day Outage

by Thom ChandlerMay 21, 2024May 21, 2024

Georgians will have one last opportunity Tuesday to head to the polls to vote in state and congressional primaries and a host of nonpartisan races on ballots all across the state.

Your Government

Today is Election Day in Georgia: Have You Voted?

by Stanley DunlapMay 21, 2024May 21, 2024

📅 The Gist: The State of Georgia will hold its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Thursday, May 23 at the State Capitol in Atlanta to pay tribute to the military service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.

Georgia to Honor Fallen Heroes at 2024 Memorial Day Ceremony

by Thom ChandlerMay 21, 2024May 21, 2024

🤔 Why It Matters: The drop in gas prices is welcome news for Georgians, especially as many prepare for Memorial Day weekend travel. If prices continue to go lower, it could encourage more people to hit the road for the holiday.

Georgia Gas Prices Dip, Offering Relief Ahead of Memorial Day Travel

by Thom ChandlerMay 20, 2024May 20, 2024