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(The Center Square) — Georgia is likely "the most important state in American politics" heading into the 2024 election, a leading intellectual historian said.

Will Georgia Be the Most Important State in the 2024 Election?

by T.A. DeFeo | The Center SquareSeptember 21, 2023October 10, 2023

Russell McMurry ATLANTA – The State Transportation Board Thursday approved a $100,000 pay raise for Commissioner of Transportation Russell McMurry, increasing his annual salary to $550,000. The 22% increase cleared the board unanimously without discussion. The raise was the second in just more than two years for McMurry. He also got a $100,000 pay hike

Your Government

Not Bad for Government Work: Georgia Transportation Chief’s Salary Raised to $550K

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

Decorative Scales of Justice in the Courtroom

Representing You

Georgia Prosecutors Fight New Law They Say Undermines Democracy

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 20, 2023September 20, 2023

Gov. Brian Kemp (right foreground) attended a briefing on illegal immigration at the Texas border in 2021. ATLANTA – More than two dozen Republican governors, including Georgia’s Brian Kemp, sent a letter to President Joe Biden Tuesday demanding more aggressive action against illegal immigration. “As a result of your policies which incentivize illegal immigration, our

Representing You

GOP Governors Accuse Biden Administration of Turning a ‘blind Eye’ to Illegal Immigration

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceSeptember 19, 2023October 10, 2023

Woman in yellow shirt while filling up her car with gasoline

Gas Prices Decrease in Georgia After Kemp Suspends Gas Tax

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 18, 2023October 10, 2023

Scattered thunderstorms and generally gloomy weather will give way to cooler temperatures and sunny skies today and tomorrow in Georgia.

Scattered thunderstorms today in Georgia, but Monday is a peach

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 17, 2023September 17, 2023

Since announcing in April 2023 plans to run for a second term, President Joe Biden has been the presumptive Democratic candidate in the 2024 race for the White House. How he fares on Election Day will largely hinge on Americans' assessment of his job performance during his first four years in office, and so far, public opinion has not been moving in Biden's favor.

Georgia By The Numbers

Here’s how Joe Biden’s approval rating has changed in Georgia since he was elected

by Samuel Stebbins | 24/7 Wall St. via The Center SquareSeptember 16, 2023September 16, 2023

side view of attractive woman voting near stand with vote lettering and american flag

Current Events in Context: A Deep Dive Into Georgia’s History of Redistricting

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 15, 2023October 10, 2023

Your Government

Balance of Power at Stake: A Ruling on Georgia’s Redistricting Will Come by Thanksgiving

by Jill Nolin | Georgia RecorderSeptember 15, 2023October 10, 2023

Lt. Col. William “Billy” Hitchens ATLANTA – Pay raises of $11,000 for state law enforcement officers during the last two years still haven’t solved recruitment and retention challenges for a Georgia State Patrol forced into a bidding war. “Agencies are competing over an ever-decreasing pool of candidates,” Lt. Col. William “Billy” Hitchens III, deputy commissioner

Crime

Georgia state troopers want higher pay

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceSeptember 15, 2023September 15, 2023

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and Congressman Jim Jordan, Chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary are at the center of a dispute of Donald Trump's indictment in Fulton County.

The Public Record

The Public Record: The Saga of Fani Willis and Jim Jordan

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 12, 2023

3d rendering coronavirus cell or covid-19 cell disease

What’s Going on with COVID in Georgia?

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 12, 2023October 10, 2023

ATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp is suspending the state sales tax on gasoline and other motor fuels for the second time in a year and a half, citing increasing prices at the pump. The latest suspension will take effect at 12 a.m. Wednesday and run until 11:59 p.m. Oct. 12. Kemp blamed the Biden administration

Relief At The Pump: Brian Kemp Suspends Georgia’s Gas Tax Again

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceSeptember 12, 2023October 10, 2023

Woman Picking an Apple from a Tree

Georgia’s Top Spots for Apple Picking: A Taste of Fall in the Peach State

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 12, 2023September 24, 2023

On the 22nd anniversary of 9/11, we vow to 'never forget.'

National, Newsflash

The Most Powerful Quotes for Remembering 9/11 on the 22nd Anniversary

by ParadeSeptember 11, 2023September 11, 2023

The Gist: Georgians are pulling out the plastic more than ever, ranking seventh in the nation for the biggest increase in credit card debt in the second quarter of this year.

Credit Card Debt Soars in Georgia: Here’s How Much the Average Person Owes

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 11, 2023October 10, 2023

Fall in Georgia is more than just a season; it's a sensory experience filled with colorful leaves, cool air, and the sweet scent of autumn.

6 Must-Visit Spots for Fall Activities in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 10, 2023

About 45,000 Georgia students participated in dual enrollment last year, taking college-level classes for both college and high school credit.

Georgia may shrink dual enrollment options for high school students

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderSeptember 10, 2023September 24, 2023

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