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Rocket Homes examined Census Bureau data to find the highest-earning ZIP codes with at least 500 residents in each state based on 2021 median income.

Georgia By The Numbers

Which zip code has the highest median income in Georgia?

by Lauren SlagterJune 4, 2023

Last week, Georgia's representatives in Congress faced a tough decision on the debt ceiling deal. This critical vote has the potential to impact the nation's economy and the way the government functions.

Representing You

How Georgia’s Representatives voted on the debt ceiling

by Thom ChandlerJune 3, 2023September 24, 2023

In a heartening celebration of academic excellence, Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp welcomed the valedictorians of 2023 from schools across Georgia.

Photos: Georgia valedictorians meet the governor

by Thom ChandlerJune 3, 2023June 3, 2023

From monumental battles to groundbreaking cultural shifts, the state of Georgia has a rich tapestry of historical events that took place during the month of June. Let's journey back in time to explore some key moments.

The Georgia Chronicles

June in Georgia History: The AJC, Coca-Cola and Delta get their start

by Thom ChandlerJune 3, 2023June 5, 2023

Job Opportunity

Georgia By The Numbers

What is the most unique job in Georgia?

by Samuel Stebbins | 24/7 Wall St. via The Center SquareJune 3, 2023June 3, 2023

The Gist: Memorial Day travel in Georgia turned deadly, with 16 lives lost in traffic accidents across the state during the long weekend. In a surge of incidents, over 200 individuals were injured, with law enforcement reporting almost 500 traffic crashes statewide.

Traffic & Transportation

The Sobering Reality Behind Georgia’s Memorial Day: Deaths, DUIs and Traffic Disasters

by Thom ChandlerJune 2, 2023June 2, 2023

ATLANTA – Both of Georgia’s U.S. senators put aside their concerns over how the debt limit agreement reached by President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy would affect spending on federal programs to vote for the deal. Democrats Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock joined 61 of their colleagues from both sides of the aisle

Georgia’s senators vote in favor of debt ceiling deal

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 2, 2023June 2, 2023

Georgia By The Numbers

Which counties have the most farmland in Georgia?

by StackerJune 2, 2023June 2, 2023

Months after Coastal Georgia narrowly avoided a direct hit by Hurricane Ian in September, federal forecasters are predicting a “near-normal” hurricane season for 2023, featuring 12 to 17 named storms likely to develop throughout the Atlantic Ocean.

Hurricane season starts today. Here’s what experts predict for Georgia

by Benjamin Payne | GA TodayJune 1, 2023June 1, 2023

Court rules that lactation consultants can work license-free in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerMay 31, 2023May 31, 2023

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Crime

Scam Alert: Watch out for rental homes posted on social media

by Thom ChandlerMay 30, 2023May 30, 2023

Rosalynn Carter (Photo credit: The Carter Center) ATLANTA – Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, according to a statement the Carter Center released Monday. “She continues to live happily at home with her husband, enjoying spring in Plains and visits with loved ones,” the statement read. Monday’s announcement came just more than three months

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Has Dementia

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 30, 2023October 10, 2023

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Small Business Friendly? Georgia Has the 7th Highest Rate of Business Failures in the U.S.

by Sarah Kallis | GPBMay 30, 2023October 10, 2023

Memorial Day is a time to remember fallen soldiers, but it is also an opportunity to reflect on the pressing challenges like homelessness facing many military veterans in Georgia and across the nation.

Housing Our Heroes: Georgia organizations embrace Mission to End Veteran Homelessness

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderMay 29, 2023May 29, 2023

U.S. firearm sales have surged in recent years, a trend that has coincided with a steep increase in gun violence. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a record number of Americans died of gun-related injuries in 2021. While law-abiding citizens with no intention of engaging in criminal activity account for the vast majority of gun purchases, the influx of guns in American households increases the likelihood of firearms falling into the wrong hands, particularly through theft.

Crime

In Georgia, 14,000 guns are stolen from private residents each year

by Samuel Stebbins | 24/7 Wall St. via The Center SquareMay 26, 2023May 26, 2023

Fans of Georgia peaches may have a tough time finding them this summer as a mix of long-term climate trends and a spate of bad weather added up to an almost entire loss of the state’s crop.

Food

Georgia peaches will be hard to find this year. Here’s why

by Grant Blankenship | GA TodayMay 25, 2023May 25, 2023

ATLANTA – Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has joined a 19-state coalition of attorneys general in urging the Biden administration not to use the 14th Amendment to raise the nation’s debt ceiling. In a letter to President Joe Biden dated Wednesday, the coalition argued the Constitution does not give presidents the power on their own

Your Government

Debt Ceiling Debate: Republican States Dispute Biden’s 14th Amendment Solution

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 25, 2023May 25, 2023

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Traffic & Transportation

Hit the Road, Not Each Other: Georgia’s push for a safe Memorial Day weekend

by Thom ChandlerMay 24, 2023May 24, 2023