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One of the two medical cannabis manufacturing companies awarded licenses to operate in Georgia thus far opened its first dispensary Wednesday during a dedication ceremony in Pooler.

Medical cannabis dispensary opens near Savannah

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 26, 2023

All Star Home set out to test an AI generator to see what it would envision as a “typical home” in all 50 states and the 30 largest cities in the U.S. and the results are fascinating.

AI was asked to generate the ‘typical home’ in Georgia. Here’s what it came up with

by Thom ChandlerJuly 26, 2023July 26, 2023

The Gist: The Mega Millions jackpot for the upcoming drawing on Friday, July 28, is poised to reach an astonishing $910 million ($464.2 million cash), making it one of the largest jackpots in the game's history.

Mega Millions jackpot hits $910 million

by Thom ChandlerJuly 26, 2023

ATLANTA – Gov, Brian Kemp is calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a 1984 ruling that requires federal courts to defer to government agencies’ interpretations of the statutes they enforce. The justices agreed Monday to hear a case involving the power of the U.S. Commerce Department to require herring fishing operators to pay

Representing You

Representing You: Brian Kemp files brief in U.S. Supreme Court case

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 25, 2023July 25, 2023

In 2021, when Dade County Schools Superintendent Josh Ingle was in his first year on the job, his facilities manager came to him with an idea that seemed like a no-brainer: a program that would use federal funds to test his schools’ water fixtures for lead.

Is Your Child’s School Testing for Lead in the Water?

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderJuly 25, 2023October 10, 2023

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

Parents anticipate extracurricular activities, books and new gadgets such to make up the bulk of their spending.
The post Average parent will pay this much on school supplies this year appeared first on Talker.

Here’s how much the average parent will pay for school supplies this year

by Talker ResearchJuly 24, 2023July 24, 2023

What Happened? Despite a slump in gasoline demand, Georgia's gas prices are on the rise, according to Montrae Waiters, spokesperson for AAA. Waiters points to the surging crude oil prices, which have recently hit mid-$70s per barrel, as the chief culprit.

Gas prices are on the rise in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerJuly 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

An all-male panel of anti-abortion religious leaders from around the country met Friday night to discuss the strategies that should be used to end abortion in every state at any stage of pregnancy, without exceptions for rape and incest, and with criminal punishment for the pregnant person in line with existing criminal penalties for murder, which includes the death penalty.

All-Male Anti-Abortion Conference Ends with Dire Prediction of Civil War

by Kelcie Moseley-Morris | Georgia RecorderJuly 23, 2023July 23, 2023

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene ATLANTA – U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. R-Rome, is proving to be the most prolific campaign fundraiser by far among Georgia’s congressional delegation. The conservative firebrand raised $1.7 million toward her bid for a third term in the House during the first half of this year, according to a report

Representing You

Marjorie Taylor Greene has raised a whopping $1.7 million for her campaign

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 22, 2023July 22, 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

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Close to 100,000 Voter Registrations Were Challenged in Georgia — Almost All by Just Six Right-Wing Activists

by Doug Bock Clark | ProPublicaJuly 22, 2023

Planning for retirement should be a lifelong endeavor that begins the moment you start earning enough income to sock some of it away. The earlier you start the better as compound interest and capital gains investments generate more profit when they have a longer time to accrue.

Georgia By The Numbers

Where is the best place to retire in Georgia?

by Samuel Stebbins | 24/7 Wall St. via The Center SquareJuly 21, 2023July 21, 2023

The Gist: Rough weather is on the horizon for Georgia, with the National Weather Service warning of strong, potentially severe thunderstorms slated for this evening across the north and central regions. The main threats? Damaging wind gusts, localized flooding, and frequent lightning strikes.

Storms expected to continue this weekend in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerJuly 21, 2023July 21, 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

The 2-month-old was having none of it.
The post Watch this baby repeatedly dodge his dad’s kisses appeared first on Talker.

Viral Video: Watch This Baby Repeatedly Dodge His Dad’s Kisses

by Barney Riley | SWNSJuly 20, 2023October 10, 2023

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