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The Gist: Hopeful ticket-holders take note, the Powerball jackpot has reached an eye-popping $925 million for the Saturday drawing, the fourth-largest jackpot in the game's history.

Powerball Jackpot Hits $925 Million

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 28, 2023October 10, 2023

As the possibility of a federal government shutdown looms large, Georgia braces for the potential fallout. The impact could be far-reaching, affecting several sectors from federal employment to social services and even the state's natural resources.

Your Government

How Will a Government Shutdown Impact Georgia?

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 27, 2023October 10, 2023

Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in Georgia using data from Zillow.

Georgia By The Numbers

Cities with the Most Expensive Homes in Georgia

by StackerSeptember 27, 2023October 10, 2023

Georgia resident Max Gruver spent the early morning hours of Sept. 14, 2017, heavily intoxicated and passed out on a couch inside the Phi Delta Theta chapter house at Louisiana State University.

From Victim to Voice: Max Gruver’s Legacy in the Fight Against Hazing

by StatelineSeptember 27, 2023October 24, 2023

ATLANTA – Simplifying Georgia’s dual enrollment program is the key to making it financially sustainable, a former school counselor who now runs a private counseling business told state lawmakers Tuesday. “Until we can get to the clarity piece, we’re never going to have improvement,” Jill Oldham, co-owner of South River Counseling and Consulting in Conyers,

Georgia Lawmakers Debate Dual Enrollment

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceSeptember 26, 2023October 10, 2023

According to the state’s attorneys, Georgia has maintained strong voting laws through, for example, automatic voter registration. They say SB 202 established an additional mandatory day of early voting and offered a number of safeguards to keep voters from waiting in long lines. In addition, state lawyers argue that absentee ballot rules simply protect the integrity of elections by providing another layer of transparency.

What’s the Latest on Georgia’s Voting Law?

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderSeptember 26, 2023October 10, 2023

The stretch towards the postseason is now as we head into the back end of the 2023 regular season slate. So far there’s been plenty of storylines around teams when it comes to upsets and nationally ranked matchups. What will this week bring in the Peach State? There are so many good matchups ...

High School Sports

Top 40 Week 7 Georgia high school football games to watch

by Andy VillamarzoSeptember 25, 2023September 25, 2023

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Georgia Students Perform Better Than the National Average on the SAT

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceSeptember 25, 2023October 10, 2023

Why It Matters: Children, being naturally curious, often locate items thought to be well-hidden by adults. Leaving guns unlocked or poorly secured can lead to tragic accidents. Police are reminding gun owners that it's their responsibility to ensure that firearms don't fall into the wrong hands—especially those of children.

Are Your Kids Safe from Guns in Your Home?

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 25, 2023October 10, 2023

The Fulton County 2020 presidential election interference trial is scheduled to begin next month, which means attorneys will have to parse through hundreds of potential jurors before opening statements can be made.

Crime

Fulton 19 recap: 900 local residents to receive jury summons in Trump’s election interference trial

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderSeptember 25, 2023

The Gist: Georgians find a bit of relief at the pump, as average gas prices continue to slide down. The state's drivers are now shelling out an average of $3.30 per gallon for regular unleaded, marking a substantial dip compared to a month ago.

Georgia Residents Are Now Paying About $49.50 to Fill up a Tank of Gas

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 25, 2023October 10, 2023

It's got everyone screaming, 'Yeah!'

Georgia’s Own Usher Officially Confirmed as Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show Performer

by Devon ForwardSeptember 24, 2023September 24, 2023

As Georgia heads into the final stretch of September, residents from Atlanta to Valdosta can expect a week of shifting weather patterns. The forecast from Monday to Friday suggests a tale of two seasons, blending the last remnants of summer warmth with early hints of autumnal change.

This week’s Georgia weather: Rain could hit midweek

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 24, 2023September 24, 2023

The Gist: Insurance coverage denials for the updated coronavirus vaccines are prompting increased scrutiny from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The situation has become so dire that Secretary of the U.S. health department Xavier Becerra sent a letter reminding insurance companies of their legal obligations.

Insurance Companies Are Denying Coverage for Coronavirus Vaccines

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 23, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: SmartAsset's ninth annual Best Value Colleges study is out, and Georgia Tech leads the pack among the state's institutions.

These Are the Best Value Colleges in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 22, 2023October 10, 2023

ATLANTA – Georgia lawmakers passed legislation on the last day of this year’s General Assembly session guaranteeing Georgians the right to fish in navigable portions of the state’s rivers and streams. While the public’s right to fish had been established in Georgia for generations, Gov. Brian Kemp and legislative leaders saw a need to codify

What’s Going on with Fishing Rights in Georgia?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceSeptember 22, 2023October 10, 2023

When Gov. Brian Kemp signed the GOP-backed Senate Bill 92 in May, he set Georgia on a path to creating something the state had never seen before: a prosecutorial oversight commission with the muscle to shove an elected local district attorney out of public office.

Representing You

Transparency Troubles: Georgia Attorney General’s Office Accused of Failing to Enforce Open Records Laws

by Chaya Tong | Georgia RecorderSeptember 22, 2023

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Representing You

Georgia Congress Members Graded on Support for Ukraine. Here’s How They Did

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceSeptember 21, 2023October 10, 2023

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