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Lee Clark says he has struggled to get by since being released from prison in 2022 after being wrongfully convicted of a Floyd County murder more than two decades ago.

Your Government

Georgia Lawmakers Offer Hope for Wrongfully Convicted Men

by Jill Nolin | Georgia RecorderMarch 20, 2024March 20, 2024

Members of a state House committee expressed concerns Tuesday about legislation that would revive the Georgia Consumers’ Utility Counsel (CUC) to represent Georgians before the state Public Service Commission (PSC).

Your Government

Georgia House Takes Up Bill That Could Protect Residents From Utility Hikes

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 19, 2024March 19, 2024

If you do your grocery shopping at Trader Joe's, you might want to check what's in your cabinet. The Food and Drug Administration announced that Wenders LLC, a nut supplier for the grocery chain, is recalling cashew products in 16 states over salmonella contamination concerns.

Food

Trader Joe’s Recalls Snack Food Due To Salmonella Concerns

by Chris Malone MéndezMarch 19, 2024March 19, 2024

As Georgia lawmakers delve into the contentious issue of navigational rights on the state's waterways, the Georgia River Network is setting sail with its annual Paddle-a-thon event, aiming to make waves in the ongoing "Right to Float" controversy.

‘Right to Float’ Debate Sparks Paddle-a-thon

by Thom ChandlerMarch 19, 2024March 19, 2024

⛽ The Gist: Travelers this weekend in Georgia did not have the luck of the Irish at the gas pump, though the holiday weekend was a pot of gold for oil companies and gas stations.

Georgia Gas Prices Spike 15 Cents in a Week During St. Patrick’s Day Travel

by Thom ChandlerMarch 18, 2024March 18, 2024

Georgia: a state known for its peaches, hospitality, and… snakes. Yes, you read that right. While you've been enjoying your sweet tea on the porch, there's a whole world of slithery critters out there, doing snake things, and being grossly misunderstood. Here's the lowdown on Georgia's slippery inhabitants that you were probably too busy to notice.

Tips and Knowledge

6 Things You Didn’t Know About Snakes in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerMarch 17, 2024March 17, 2024

🌤 The Gist: This weekend transitions from sunny skies to stormy weather throughout Georgia, concluding with a bright and breezy Monday. Prepare for varying conditions and plan accordingly.

Georgia Weekend Weather: Pleasant Saturday Gives Way to Stormy Sunday

by Thom ChandlerMarch 16, 2024March 16, 2024

A Fulton County judge ruled Friday that District Attorney Fani Willis and her whole office can either step aside from the 2020 election interference case or the special prosecutor who was involved in a romantic relationship with Willis can withdraw from the case.

In The News, Newsflash

Special Prosecutor in Trump Case Resigns, Allowing Fani Willis to Continue Prosecuting The Case

by Jill Nolin | Georgia Recorder and Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderMarch 15, 2024March 15, 2024

COVID-19 most likely originated in a lab, a new study has concluded.

Did COVID-19 Come From The Wuhan Lab? New Research Reveals it Most Likely Had An ‘Unnatural’ Origin

by Imogen Howse | SWNSMarch 15, 2024March 15, 2024

A Fulton County Superior Court judge ruled Friday that Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis may continue prosecuting the election interference case against former President Donald Trump.

In The News, Newsflash

Fulton Judge in Trump Case: Fani Willis Can Stay if Nathan Wade Leaves

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 15, 2024March 15, 2024

A controversial private-school vouchers bill squeaked through the Georgia House of Representatives Thursday.

Georgia Lawmakers Try Again to Make School Vouchers Happen

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 14, 2024March 14, 2024

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Representing You

Congress Votes on The Future of TikTok: How Did Georgia’s Representatives Vote?

by Thom ChandlerMarch 13, 2024March 13, 2024

The Gist: Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 332, the prosecutorial oversight bill, triggering significant backlash over concerns of political overreach and constitutional validity.

Your Government

Brian Kemp Signs Controversial Bill Targeting Local Prosecutors

by Thom ChandlerMarch 13, 2024March 13, 2024

“School settings and university settings are high-risk areas for flu and other respiratory viruses as well,” she said.

Spring Brings Decline of Respiratory Viruses in Georgia

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 12, 2024March 12, 2024

Legislation legalizing sports betting in Georgia that the state Senate passed last month got its first hearing Tuesday in the state House of Representatives.

Your Government

Where Do Your Local Lawmakers Land on Sports Betting in Georgia?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 12, 2024March 12, 2024

📣 The Gist: Georgia employers who are less than ethical may want to rethink their approach to earning a profit. A fresh study reveals that over half of your workforce isn't afraid to go full superhero and call out wrongdoing, standing tall above the national average in a daring display of integrity.

Watch Out Georgia Employers: Over Half of Your Employees Are Willing to Be Whistleblowers

by Thom ChandlerMarch 12, 2024March 12, 2024

📈 The Gist: The first 10 days of March have seen near-record levels of rainfall across Georgia, making it one of the wettest starts to the month in history.

Georgia Soaked with Near-Record Rainfall in Early March

by Thom ChandlerMarch 11, 2024March 11, 2024

A recent incident involving the safe removal and relocation of a Timber rattlesnake from a residential area by sheriff's Animal Enforcement Officer Rebecca Galeazzo serves as a reminder that as we emerge from our homes in warmer temperatures, our forked-tongued neighbors are also emerging from their holes.

The Weather in Georgia is Getting Warmer and The Rattlesnakes are Out

by Thom ChandlerMarch 9, 2024March 9, 2024