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Georgia By The Numbers

Political Powerhouse: Georgia Ranks 4th in The Nation for Black Political Engagement

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 7, 2024February 7, 2024

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The Georgia Chronicles

Georgia Day Marks State’s 291st Anniversary with an Educational Video Premiere

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 7, 2024February 7, 2024

Your Government

Georgia Republicans Pass Controversial Bill Banning No-Cash Bail

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 6, 2024February 6, 2024

Country music singer-songwriter Toby Keith, known for his hit songs such as “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue,” “Who’s Your Daddy?,” and “Made in America,” has died. He was 62.

Country Music Icon Toby Keith Dies At Age 62 After Battle With Cancer

by Martin Holmes | TV InsiderFebruary 6, 2024February 6, 2024

🍑 The Gist: A survey found that Georgia's luxurious real estate, from beachfront homes on St. Simons Island to historic Savannah mansions, is highly sought-after by potential lottery winners.

Georgia By The Numbers

Where Would You Move if You Won the Lottery? Georgia Is a Top Destination

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 5, 2024February 5, 2024

A Baptist preacher who lived in bondage in colonial Georgia would go on to help wipe out the final vestiges of slavery in the British Empire.

The Georgia Chronicles

The Georgia Chronicles: How a Georgia Preacher Helped Abolish Slavery in The British Empire

by Charles Jones | Index News ServiceFebruary 5, 2024February 5, 2024

As Georgia enters another week, residents across its metro areas are experiencing a wide array of weather conditions, ranging from early-week drizzles to clear, sunny skies expected towards the end.

Georgia Battles a Mix of Weather: From Drizzle to Clear Skies

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 5, 2024February 5, 2024

But legislative leaders aren’t content with that election reform measure. This year, they’re pushing a series of bills aimed largely at paper ballots responding to election watchdog groups clamoring for more tools to ensure accurate outcomes.

Representing You

Does Georgia Need More Election Reforms?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 4, 2024February 4, 2024

The state of Georgia and the federal government remain at loggerheads over Gov. Brian Kemp’s limited expansion of the state’s Medicaid program.

Georgia Sues Federal Government Over Medicaid Expansion

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 4, 2024February 4, 2024

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis was involved in a “personal relationship” with the special prosecutor she hired in the election interference case against Donald Trump, Willis disclosed Friday.

Your Government

Fani Willis Admits to Relationship With Special Prosecutor in Fulton Election Case Against Trump

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 3, 2024February 3, 2024

🌦️ The Gist: Residents of Georgia can expect a rollercoaster of weather conditions this weekend, from clear skies to potential rain showers.

Here’s Georgia’s Weather Forecast For The Weekend

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 3, 2024February 3, 2024

🌱 The Gist: In a bold defiance of winter's chill, General Beauregard Lee, Georgia's esteemed weather-predicting groundhog, did not see his shadow, heralding an early spring for the Peach State.

Georgia Staples

Groundhog Day 2024: Did Georgia’s Groundhog General Beauregard Lee See His Shadow?

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 2, 2024February 2, 2024

🔍 The Gist: A bill filed in the Georgia Senate proposes amendments to existing laws, potentially impacting the prosecution of offenses similar to those facing Donald Trump in Fulton County, raising concerns about the motive behind the legislation.

Representing You

Could a New Bill in Georgia Be a Get-Out-Of-Jail Free Card for Trump?

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 1, 2024February 1, 2024

Groundhog Day, a widely recognized tradition in weather forecasting, holds particular significance in Georgia, thanks to the state's own celebrated groundhog, Gen. Beauregard Lee. Despite his fame, many Georgians might be unaware of the intriguing details surrounding this charismatic weather prognosticator. Let's explore eight compelling facts about Georgia's distinguished and cherished groundhog general, shedding light on the nuances of this endearing figure.

Georgia Staples

8 Surprising Things You Didn’t Know About Georgia’s Celebrity Groundhog, General Beauregard Lee

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 31, 2024January 31, 2024

Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation Wednesday defining antisemitism and incorporating it into Georgia’s hate crimes law.

‘No Place for Hate:’ Kemp Signs Antisemitism Bill

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 31, 2024January 31, 2024

🤯 The Gist: A ResumeBuilder.com survey uncovers a startling truth: 31% of hiring managers seem to think hiring a Gen Z worker is as bewildering as using Snapchat. The gripes range from "they want salaries that can actually pay bills" to "they don't adhere to our dress code."

Gen Z’s Bold Arrival in The Workforce Leaves Managers Clutching Their Pearls

by Hannah Grace HaggardJanuary 30, 2024January 30, 2024

The Republican-controlled Georgia House of Representatives approved legislation Monday that would let a newly created oversight board for prosecutors set its own rules.

Representing You

Georgia Lawmakers Try Again With Prosecutor Oversight Bill That Could Override Voters

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 29, 2024January 29, 2024

The Gist: Georgia State Trooper Jimmy Cenescar lost his life while pursuing a traffic violator on I-85 in Atlanta.

Georgia State Trooper Dies in I-85 Crash: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 29, 2024January 29, 2024