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Will Georgia Voters Get to Decide on Casinos?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 22, 2024February 22, 2024

Legislation that criminalizes the use of “deepfakes” generated by artificial intelligence to impersonate candidates in political campaign ads cleared the Georgia House of Representatives Thursday.

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Election Integrity: Georgia Lawmakers Take Aim at Deepfakes in Political Ads

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 22, 2024February 22, 2024

Legislation that would create a state council to set standards for books that could be banned from public school libraries as obscene cleared a Georgia Senate committee late Wednesday.

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Georgia Republicans Escalate ‘War on Books’ With More Legislation Targeting School Libraries

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 21, 2024February 21, 2024

📈 The Gist: The Mega Millions jackpot has surged to an estimated $525 million as no ticket matched all six numbers in the last drawing on February 20.

Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs to $525 Million After No Winners in Latest Draw

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 21, 2024February 21, 2024

🔍 The Gist: A 12-year-old girl from Florida, Lori Paige, is missing, with a $15,000 reward for information on her whereabouts.

$15,000 Reward Offered for Missing Florida 12-Year-Old Lori Paige, Who May Be in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 21, 2024February 21, 2024

📊 The Gist: A recent study by BadCredit.org found that nearly one in four Georgians has lent money to friends or family under harsh conditions, highlighting a concerning trend of 'loan sharking' within personal financial transactions.

Georgia By The Numbers

The Loan Shark Next Door: 1 in 4 Georgians Have Engaged in Loan Sharking

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 21, 2024February 21, 2024

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Death of 8-Year-Old Girl Inspires ‘Addy’s Law’ in Georgia to Keep Kids Safe Getting Off The Bus

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 20, 2024February 20, 2024

A recent study by CardRates.com has pinpointed a 'stress tipping point' plaguing Georgians, with over half feeling the financial heat inching them closer to a financial meltdown.

Georgia By The Numbers

Almost 4 Million Georgians Are Teetering on the Edge of Financial Meltdown

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 19, 2024February 19, 2024

🚗 The Gist: Georgia drivers are facing steeper gas prices, with the state average for regular unleaded gasoline hitting $3.16 per gallon, marking a significant increase from both last week and last month.

Georgia Gas Prices Spike 13 Cents Per Gallon

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 19, 2024February 19, 2024

🚒 The Gist: North and West Georgia face high fire danger today due to critically low humidity.

Georgia Residents Warned of Fire Danger Amid Dry Conditions

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 18, 2024February 18, 2024

Today, Georgia pays tribute to a hero who made the ultimate sacrifice for her country. Flags across the state are lowered to half-staff in honor of three US Army Reserve troops who died in a drone attack. Sergeant Breonna Moffet's funeral service was held Saturday. She was killed along with two other Georgia service members who lost their lives in a drone strike while serving in Jordan.

Why Are Flags at Half-Staff Today?

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 17, 2024February 18, 2024

Georgia residents can expect a variety of weather conditions this coming weekend, from overcast skies to sunny days, as temperatures hover between the somewhat colder mid-50s to the warmer upper 70s across different parts of the state.

Georgia’s Weekend Weather Forecast: A Cold Start, Then Spring Warmth

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 17, 2024

Georgia legislative leaders’ pledge to rein in some of the state’s generous tax breaks to industry is starting with the most expensive on the books: the film tax credit.

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Big changes loom for Georgia’s film tax credit

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 16, 2024February 16, 2024

Last year's bill was introduced following a lawsuit a property owner along the Upper Flint River filed seeking to ban public fishing along his stretch of the river.

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Fishing Rights Bill Passes in Georgia House

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 16, 2024February 16, 2024

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Poor Health: How is Georgia Addressing The State’s Mental Health Woes?

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 16, 2024January 15, 2025

🏨 The Gist: In a world where finding a pet-friendly hotel is akin to a treasure hunt, Georgia's dog owners are barking up a very specific tree, Forbes Advisor's survey finds.

Pets

Georgia Dog Owners Share Their Pet Peeves

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 16, 2024February 16, 2024

👶 The Gist: Georgia state employees and teachers will now receive six weeks of paid parental leave, doubling the previous three-week policy, thanks to House Bill 1010's passage.

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Georgia Will Give State Employees Expanded Paid Parental Leave. Will Georgia Companies Follow Suit?

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 15, 2024February 15, 2024

A combative Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis denied Thursday that her romantic relationship with the special prosecutor she hired to pursue election interference charges against Donald Trump affected the case.

Fani Willis Fights Back in Hearing to Disqualify Her from Trump Trial

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 15, 2024February 15, 2024