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Georgia has made it clear—it’s got a thing for the ‘90s.

Georgia By The Numbers

Georgia’s Obsession with 90s Fashion is All That and a Bag of Chips

by B.T. ClarkApril 19, 2023February 5, 2025

Food

Ice cream, American cheese, and other groceries that rose in price in Georgia last month

by StackerApril 18, 2023April 18, 2023

The Gist: The Okefenokee Swamp, a wetland treasure shared by Georgia and Florida, is now on America's Most Endangered Rivers list for 2023 due to threats from a proposed heavy mineral sands mine.

The Okefenokee Swamp is at risk. Here’s why

by Thom ChandlerApril 18, 2023April 18, 2023

The Gist: Georgia Senators Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff have secured $3.4 million in federal funding for Georgia's rural airports, highlighting their commitment to the state's aviation economy.

Your Government

Georgia’s rural airports will get $3.4 million in federal funding

by Thom ChandlerApril 17, 2023April 17, 2023

The Gist: Georgia drivers are continuing to face higher gas prices, with the state average at $3.39 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.

Gas prices inch up for Georgia drivers

by Thom ChandlerApril 17, 2023September 24, 2023

Tax season can provoke dread, or it can bring joy. Between Jan. 1 and mid-April, individuals pull together their finances from the previous year and submit them as a tax return to the government.

Georgia is in the top 10 states where taxpayers get the most money in tax refunds

by Jill JaraczApril 16, 2023April 16, 2023

Brian Kemp

The Public Record

Kemp slams Trump’s fixation on 2020 Election and urges Republicans to move on

by Thom ChandlerApril 16, 2023April 16, 2023

ATLANTA – After sailing through the Georgia House of Representatives, a close vote in a Senate committee blocked the progress of a bill aimed at reducing some prescription drug costs for consumers. The “Lowering Prescription Drug Costs for Patients Act” would have passed on prescription drug rebates to some Georgia patients at the cash register.

How small business interests kept you from having lower prescription prices in Georgia

by Rebecca Grapevine | Capitol Beat News ServiceApril 13, 2023

The American middle has been hollowed out for decades. Factors such as the decline of major industries like manufacturing, alongside stagnating wages and the rising cost of living, have reduced the ranks of the American middle since the 1970s and exacerbated income inequality.

Georgia By The Numbers

Which Area of Georgia Has the Richest Middle Class?

by Samuel Stebbins | 24/7 Wall St. via The Center SquareApril 13, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: Georgia drivers face higher gas prices this week, as the state's average increased to $3.37 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.

Gas prices are rising again in Georgia. Here’s why

by Thom ChandlerApril 10, 2023April 11, 2023

Here’s what your Easter weather will look like in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerApril 7, 2023April 7, 2023

Despite agreement among lawmakers and advocates that Georgia needs more quality affordable housing, the General Assembly this year took few steps to address the shortfall.

Representing You

Georgia Lawmakers Fail to Tackle Affordable Housing

by Rebecca Grapevine | Capitol Beat News ServiceApril 7, 2023

The Gist: The Georgia Department of Education has revealed that the state's Advanced Placement pass rate has climbed to 15th in the nation, a rise from its 17th position two years ago. This data pertains to students in Georgia's public schools from the of 2022.

Georgia AP Pass Rate Jumps to 15th in Nation

by Thom ChandlerApril 5, 2023April 5, 2023

The state Board of Education has posted a new set of English and language arts (ELA) standards and asked the public to weigh in by May 1.

Here’s your chance to weigh in on Georgia’s English and language arts standards

by Rebecca Grapevine | Capitol Beat News ServiceApril 4, 2023April 4, 2023

The United States has been battling a doctor shortage for a few years. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed just how big the problem is. Medical institutions have been warning that there could be a shortage of up to 124,000 primary care physicians and specialty care doctors nationwide within a decade, according to research by the Association of American Medical Colleges.

Here’s how the doctor shortage crisis in Georgia compares to other states

by Samuel Stebbins | 24/7 Wall St. via The Center SquareApril 4, 2023April 4, 2023

Georgia residents can expect widespread rain and isolated thunderstorms to continue moving eastward across the state today, according to the latest update from The National Weather Service.

Rain and thunderstorms move through Georgia today

by Thom ChandlerApril 3, 2023April 3, 2023

Millions of hospitality industry workers - including most servers and bartenders - rely on tips for a majority of their income. In over a dozen states, tipped bar and restaurant workers earn a minimum wage of just $2.13 an hour. That comes to just over $17 for an eight-hour shift, with the rest of their earnings dictated by the whims of their customers. While the average customer tips between 15% and 20%, some leave much more, and some much less.

Georgia By The Numbers

The average Georgia resident tips 16% for fast food

by Samuel Stebbins | 24/7 Wall St. via The Center SquareApril 1, 2023April 1, 2023

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for portions of North and Central Georgia, warning of severe thunderstorms and the potential for isolated tornadoes late tonight and into Saturday.

Weekend Weather: A cold front moves through Georgia this weekend

by Thom ChandlerMarch 31, 2023March 31, 2023