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Georgia’s hefty budget surplus is about to pay off for state employees.

Your Government

Are you getting a raise this year? State employees in Georgia might be

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 10, 2022January 10, 2022

cropped view of woman holding fuel pump while refueling car with benzine

Uncertainty continues to drive gas prices up

by AAA ReportsJanuary 10, 2022September 24, 2023

Election-year politics will play a major role in the 2022 General Assembly session starting Monday, with Republicans running in primaries this spring looking to score points with the GOP base.

Crime

Here are the new laws Georgia lawmakers could consider this year

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 9, 2022January 9, 2022

Snow is expected in North Georgia today, just days after the last time snow entered the picture in the area.

What time is snow expected today in North Georgia?

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 6, 2022January 6, 2022

If you -- or your children -- were excited about the prospect of snow on Monday, the result was disappointing. However, the no-snow to light dusting most Georgians experienced isn't the full story.

Here’s how much snow Georgia actually got this week

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 5, 2022January 5, 2022

Senate Majority Leader Mike Dugan, R-Carrollton, said Senate Republicans will focus on protecting personal data, free speech on social media platforms, critical race theory, workforce development and public safety during the upcoming legislative session, which starts Jan. 10.

Your Government

Critical race theory, public safety will be hot topics for Georgia lawmakers this year

by Nyamekye Daniel | The Center SquareJanuary 3, 2022January 3, 2022

Meteorologists throughout Georgia are warning residents to stay aware of the weather as they go to bed tonight. Severe storms are expected in the late night and early morning hours.

Georgia Braces for Severe Storms Overnight

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 1, 2022October 10, 2023

(The Center Square) – Three Georgia laws go into effect at the start of the new year that impact juvenile justice, sales tax on vehicles and medical transactions.

Your Government

Here are the new laws that went into effect in Georgia January 1

by Nyamekye Daniel | The Center SquareJanuary 1, 2022January 1, 2022

Betty White

Georgia remembers Betty White

by Thom ChandlerDecember 31, 2021December 31, 2021

In a previous article we featured the most important news items of 2021 in Georgia. However, the most important stories aren't always the most popular stories.

Hindsight: Most Popular Georgia News Stories of 2021

by Thom ChandlerDecember 31, 2021December 31, 2021

Life expectancy is one of the most important and commonly cited indicators of population health -- and in the United States, life expectancy is falling at a historic rate. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, life expectancy at birth declined by 1.5 years in 2020, the largest one-year decline since World War II.

Georgia By The Numbers

What is the life expectancy in Georgia?

by Samuel Stebbins | 24/7 Wall St. via The Center SquareDecember 30, 2021December 30, 2021

Heavy rain

Will it rain all day today in Georgia?

by Thom ChandlerDecember 30, 2021December 30, 2021

Let's start with what you can expect for Christmas Eve. Today, temperatures are expected to get as high as 65 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

What will the weather be like on Christmas Day in Georgia?

by Thom ChandlerDecember 24, 2021December 24, 2021

Woman fills out utility bills

Georgia By The Numbers

How much do you need to save to retire in Georgia?

by Samuel Stebbins | 24/7 Wall St. via The Center SquareDecember 22, 2021December 22, 2021

While only four states have grown more than Georgia since the release of the 2020 U.S. Census, the Peach State’s population increase came as the nation’s population grew at the slowest rate since its founding.

Georgia By The Numbers

Georgia’s population is growing as other states shrink

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceDecember 21, 2021December 21, 2021

Federal Covid funds have curbed the hospital closures this year, the National Rural Health Association said. Still, the organization said, 453 rural hospitals, or about one-quarter of the total, are at risk of closure. Overall, the pandemic has exacerbated the challenges of rural health care, including health care workforce challenges.

Special Report: ‘Every hospital is in danger of closing in a rural market’

by Andy Miller | GHNDecember 16, 2021September 24, 2023

"We are hiring" banner

More people are currently employed in Georgia than ever before

by Thom ChandlerDecember 16, 2021December 16, 2021

Decorative Scales of Justice in the Courtroom

Georgia By The Numbers

Georgia was named one of the worst ‘judicial hellholes’ in the nation

by Nyamekye Daniel | The Center SquareDecember 14, 2021December 14, 2021

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