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🚨 The Gist: North and Central Georgia face significant weather threats today and into the weekend, with a moderate to slight risk of flash flooding and severe thunderstorms on the horizon.

Weekend Weather: Flooding and Severe Storm Risks Across Georgia

by Thom ChandlerMarch 8, 2024March 8, 2024

📜 The Gist: The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Laken Riley Act, legislation aimed at mandating stricter detention practices for illegal immigrants charged with crimes such as theft.

Newsflash, Your Government

U.S. House Passes Laken Riley Act: Here’s How Your Representative Voted

by Thom ChandlerMarch 7, 2024

A defense lawyer in the Fulton County election interference case against former President Donald Trump Wednesday outlined her reasons for seeking to disqualify Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis.

Your Government

Georgia Senate Hears Arguments in Fani Willis Disqualification Bid

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 6, 2024March 6, 2024

🔍 The Gist: SmartAsset's latest study ranks the Georgia counties with the lowest tax burdens, assessing income, sales, property, and fuel taxes.

Which Counties in Georgia Have The Lowest Tax Burden?

by Thom ChandlerMarch 6, 2024March 6, 2024

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Your Government

Here’s Who is Running for Congress in Georgia So Far

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 4, 2024

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Georgia House passes bill to support first responders with PTSD

by Thom ChandlerMarch 4, 2024March 4, 2024

📉 The Details: Prices at the pump in Georgia have surged, now standing at $3.20 per gallon for regular unleaded, a significant jump from last week and the previous year. This uptick is attributed to rising crude oil prices and heightened demand as the Spring Break season approaches. AAA spokesperson Montrae Waiters notes that such seasonal trends are typical but emphasizes the influence of current market dynamics on gas prices.

Georgia gas prices see a hike, impacting wallets statewide

by Thom ChandlerMarch 4, 2024March 4, 2024

Georgia stands at a crossroads. The state, grappling with a literacy rate that languishes at 76.4%, finds itself positioned at an unenviable 42nd place nationwide. This is not just a number; it translates into real economic repercussions.

Georgia’ s Elected Officials Want to Ban Books. Meanwhile, the State’s Literacy Rate is Shameful

by Thom ChandlerMarch 2, 2024March 2, 2024

Campaign season is officially in full swing in Georgia, where President Joe Biden is expected to pay a visit to the Atlanta area March 9, just over a week after first lady Jill Biden stopped by downtown Atlanta to launch a nationwide effort to engage with women voters. The White House has not yet released details about Joe Biden’s planned trip other than to say he will participate in campaign events.

Jill Biden Was in Atlanta Friday: Here’s Her Message to Women

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderMarch 2, 2024March 2, 2024

🌧 The Details: Residents woke up to a thick blanket of fog, with visibility down to a quarter mile, prompting a Dense Fog Advisory until 10 a.m. Meanwhile, a solitary thunderstorm could bring lightning to the southeast region. Looking ahead, the forecast from Sunday to Friday includes periods of rain and isolated thunderstorms, particularly from Tuesday onward, though severe weather is not anticipated.

Georgia Weekend Weather: It Starts With Fog and Ends With Rain

by Thom ChandlerMarch 2, 2024March 2, 2024

Lawyers for former President Donald Trump and several co-defendants in the Georgia election interference case asked a judge Friday to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the case.

Ruling in Fani Willis Disqualification Hearing Expected Within Two Weeks

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 1, 2024

“We should be spending our time encouraging more libraries and access to books,” Parent said.

Representing You

Georgia Republicans Strike Next Blow in Their War on Books

by Thom ChandlerMarch 1, 2024March 1, 2024

🔎 The Gist: Senator Raphael Warnock and 16 other senators want President Biden to spend more money on border security and stop the dangerous drug fentanyl from coming into the country.

Warnock Calls For Biden to Spend More on Border Security and Fighting Fentanyl

by Thom ChandlerMarch 1, 2024March 1, 2024

The Gist: Athens Mayor Kelly Girtz's press conference, intended to address community safety, was overtaken by protestors accusing him of fostering a sanctuary city environment linked to the murder of Laken Riley on the UGA campus.

Athens Mayor Faces Fiery Criticism Amid Tragic Student Death

by Thom ChandlerMarch 1, 2024March 1, 2024

🌦 The Gist: It looks like March will roar in like a lion this year. Georgia residents can expect showers and possible thunderstorms today, though severe weather is not anticipated.

Georgia Weather: March Comes in Like a Lion With Rain and Storms

by Thom ChandlerMarch 1, 2024March 1, 2024

Legislation requiring local law enforcement agencies to comply with a 2006 state law aimed at illegal immigration cleared the Republican-controlled Georgia House Thursday.

Newsflash, Your Government

What’s in The Immigration Bill The Georgia House Passed Today?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 29, 2024February 29, 2024

The state House of Representatives passed legislation Thursday that would put new restrictions on Georgia’s generous film tax credit.

Your Government

Will Georgia’s Film Tax Credit Get Less Generous?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 29, 2024February 29, 2024

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Georgia’s Fishing Forecasts Offer Anglers Essential Tips and Locations for Success

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 29, 2024February 29, 2024