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ATLANTA – A new nonprofit has launched to help Georgians contribute to a state tax credit program aimed at helping young adults aging out of the foster care system. Fostering Success Act Inc., named after legislation the General Assembly passed last year, will help taxpayers submit applications to the Georgia Department of Revenue to qualify

Your Government

New nonprofit springs up to help process Georgia’s new foster care tax credits

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 24, 2023July 24, 2023

In April, Trooper Clark of the Georgia State Patrol conducted a routine traffic stop for a window tint violation. Little did he know that this stop would lead to a heartwarming connection that would touch the lives of everyone involved.

The Power of Compassion: Georgia Trooper and Cancer Patient Form Unbreakable Bond

by Thom ChandlerJuly 23, 2023July 23, 2023

White volvo semi truck on side of road

Traffic & Transportation

Georgia is giving more than 700 bridges higher truck weight restrictions

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 22, 2023

ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT) is about to launch an experiment with a different form of transportation tax designed to capture revenue from drivers of electric vehicles. The agency is looking for 150 volunteers to take part in a federally funded pilot project that will replace gasoline and other motor fuels taxes

Your Government

Georgia has a new tax planned for EV drivers

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 21, 2023July 21, 2023

Thermometer

Georgia is under a heat advisory until 8 p.m.

by Thom ChandlerJuly 21, 2023

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger ATLANTA – A new round of purging from Georgia’s voter list ahead of next year’s elections is poised to remove 191,473 voters previously placed into “inactive” status from the rolls. If an inactive voter’s county voter registration office receives no response to a mailed notice within 30 days, that

Your Government

Nearly 200,000 Georgia voters will be dropped from rolls. Here’s why

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 19, 2023July 19, 2023

ATLANTA – The state Board of Education voted Wednesday to let local school systems reduce the weight of the Georgia Milestones End-of-Course tests from 20% of a student’s final grade to 10%. The Georgia Milestones tests assess whether students are meeting state standards in four core subject areas: English/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Georgia Milestones tests may count less from now on. Here’s why

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 19, 2023July 19, 2023

ATLANTA – A federal court has dismissed the state of Georgia’s bid to dismiss a lawsuit challenging state House and Senate district lines the Republican-controlled General Assembly drew two years ago based on the 2020 census. The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU’s Georgia chapter are arguing the maps deny Black voters an equal

Your Government

Georgia loses court bid to derail redistricting lawsuit: What it means for voters

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 18, 2023July 18, 2023

The Gist: After four years of investigation, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation has finally identified the unknown remains found in a Cook County pond back in 2019.

GBI identifies Georgia man who drowned in 2019

by Thom ChandlerJuly 17, 2023July 17, 2023

BUFORD, GEORGIA- There’s a lot of things to like about the Buford Wolves this 2023 season, but maybe even more when it comes to them winning the Class 7A state championship. Yes we know there’s teams like Carrollton, Colquitt County, Mill Creek, Milton and others that are in the hunt for a ...

5 Reasons Why the Buford Wolves Will Win the Georgia Class 7A Football State Championship

by Andy VillamarzoJuly 15, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: Attorneys for former president Donald Trump are taking unprecedented measures to challenge a potential indictment in Fulton County relating to election interference. They are calling for the disqualification of District Attorney Fani Willis, arguing that her investigation is biased, and are seeking to nullify the findings of a special purpose grand jury that heard from 75 witnesses over an eight-month period.

Trump wants Fulton prosecutor removed

by Thom ChandlerJuly 14, 2023July 14, 2023

Scattered thunderstorms are anticipated across north and central Georgia throughout the weekend. These thunderstorms are expected to be sporadic in coverage, meaning not all areas will experience rainfall at the same time. While the storms are expected to be scattered, some isolated storms may intensify and become strong to severe.

Scattered thunderstorms expected this weekend in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerJuly 14, 2023July 14, 2023

Georgia By The Numbers

Here’s How Cannabis Consumption in Georgia Compares to the Rest of the US

by Samuel Stebbins | 24/7 Wall St. via The Center SquareJuly 14, 2023July 14, 2023

Stacker ranked the counties with the highest cancer rates in Georgia using data from the CDC.

Georgia By The Numbers

Which counties have the highest cancer rates in Georgia

by StackerJuly 13, 2023July 13, 2023

Serious black woman with pregnancy test

Georgia Health Alert: Black women are twice as likely as white women to die due to pregnancy

by Jill Nolin | Georgia RecorderJuly 12, 2023July 12, 2023

Lightning

Weekend Weather: Storms expected in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerJuly 7, 2023July 7, 2023

Based on 2023 survey data, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has an approval rating of 60% and a disapproval rating of 33%. Based on these figures, Kemp ranks as the 11th most popular state governor in the country.

Georgia By The Numbers

How does Brian Kemp’s approval rating compare to other U.S. governors?

by Samuel Stebbins | 24/7 Wall St. via The Center SquareJuly 5, 2023July 5, 2023

Here is a look at some of the historic events that happened during the month of July in Georgia history.

The Georgia Chronicles

Here’s what happened in July in Georgia history

by Thom ChandlerJuly 1, 2023

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