With rampant inflation making raising children much more costly than usual, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023’s Best & Worst States to Raise a Family, as well as expert commentary. To determine the best states in which to put down family roots, WalletHub compared the 50 states across 51 key indicators of […]
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Brian Kemp promises Georgia residents another tax rebate
Gov. Brian Kemp vowed Wednesday to fulfill a pledge he made on the campaign trail by doubling down on a tax rebate the General Assembly passed last year. Kemp, who won reelection in November, told Georgia business and political leaders he will seek another $1 billion state income tax rebate. In addition to that, he […]
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Here’s how much grocery prices have changed due to inflation
For the last 12 months, Adams Publishing Group’s journalists from across the country collected local grocery price data, spoke with American consumers about how they’re navigating the high tide of inflation, and heard from economists on when the price pressures might subside. Here are some of their stories.
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Cobb County residents could see a higher water bill this month. Here’s why
The Gist: Some Cobb County residents may get their water bill late this month and could see a higher-than-usual water bill. What happened?: Cobb Water’s contracted meter reading vendor is experiencing a staffing shortage. The holiday breaks and the extreme weather experienced over the past few weeks added to the work force issues of reduced […]
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Atlanta mayor talks about crime as murmurs of Buckhead cityhood kick up
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, fresh off the end of his first year in office, told Buckhead residents on Monday that he has been “intentional” about dedicating time to the community. At the Rotary Club of Buckhead meeting in an upstairs dining room of Maggiano’s Little Italy restaurant, Dickens gave an overview of his first 12 […]
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Mental Health in Georgia is a Top Priority for Lawmakers Again This Year
Last legislative session lawmakers stepped up state oversight for a 2008 federal law requiring insurers to provide behavioral health benefits that are on par with physical health. But what happens when consumers try to access those benefits and can’t book a timely appointment with an in-network therapist or find a substance abuse treatment provider in […]
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Is your home safe from a winter rat invasion?
Rats are predicted to plague Georgia homes in the fourth week of January as they seek shelter from freezing temperatures. Pest control experts at The Pest Dude have predicted that rodent activity in homes across Georgia is due to pick up following freezing temperatures over the past month, and as the second half of January is typically the […]
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Habersham Medical Center will become part of Northeast Georgia Health System
People living in and around Habersham County can look forward to healthier tomorrows and continued access to local hospital care for years to come, thanks to a decision reached Tuesday night for Habersham Medical Center (HMC) to officially join Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) in 2023. “This is the best possible scenario for the future of […]
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What is the poorest town in Georgia?
The U.S. Census Bureau released in December the latest five-year estimates from the American Community Survey, an ongoing nationwide demographic snapshot that collects social, economic, and housing characteristics from millions of households every year. According to the latest data, the typical American household earned an average of $69,021 over the five years ending in 2021. […]
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High speed chase in Newnan ends in death of suspect who attempted to ram police vehicles
A 52-year-old Whitesburg man is dead after leading police on a high speed chase in which officers say he attempted to ram police vehicles with his vehicle while driving on the wrong side of the road. According to the GBI, preliminary information indicates that at about 4 a.m. Monday, the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office joined […]
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Police search for driver in fatal hit-and-run crash in Atlanta that killed a 70-year-old
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Police Department is asking for your help locating the suspect vehicle and driver that was involved in a pedestrian traffic fatality on Jan. 7 at I-75/85 South near Pryor Road SW. The vehicle involved is believed to be a 2015-2023 Ford Mustang, color unknown, with front end damage and a missing driver’s side […]
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Georgia Elects a House Speaker in Just One Vote
The Georgia House of Representatives set an example of efficiency Monday its congressional counterpart could only dream of emulating. Lawmakers elected House Majority Leader Jon Burns, R-Newington, to move up to speaker of the House in just a single ballot and by acclamation Burns succeeds the late Speaker David Ralston, R-Blue Ridge, who died in […]
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Forsyth County man accused of stabbing his parents
The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man and charged him with murder and aggravated assault after officers say he stabbed his parents, killing his father. On January 8, deputies responded to a home on Cambria Court in reference to a stabbing. Upon arrival, deputies located a man and woman who had been stabbed. […]
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60-year-old Kennesaw woman killed by car while walking her dog
KENNESAW — A 60-year-old woman was killed when she was hit by a car while walking her dog in Kennesaw. The Cobb County Police Department is investigating the fatal crash that occurred Saturday at 9:06 a.m. on Wooten Lake Road at Glenlake Parkway. According to police, Kennesaw resident Veronica Miller was walking a dog and crossing […]
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The Sunrise Report: Stories you may have missed last week
Amid all the chaos and drama in Congress last week and news of the Georgia Bulldogs going to the National Championship, some statewide and local news may have slipped under your radar. Below are a few stories you may have missed in the last few days. First, if you’re a UGA fan — or if […]
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Georgia weather outlook for this week
Expect a mild start to the week weather-wise, with sunny skies and temperatures near 60 Monday. Tomorrow morning, you will likely wake to patchy fog just before 8 a.m., but it will be sunny at 63 after that. Temperatures will rise to about 67 degrees on Wednesday. Rain will start to move into the picture […]
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UGA fans can get free coffee at Dunkin’ Monday
As the Georgia Dawgs make their run for the title, Dunkin’, a proud partner of UGA Athletics, is keeping fans running. Guests throughout Georgia can score a free medium hot or iced coffee at participating Dunkin’ restaurants on Monday, Jan. 9, the day of the National Championship game. Additionally, UGA fans can purchase Dunkin’s limited-edition Dawgs Donut to gear […]
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Deputies shoot man suspected of assaulting his disabled father at a trailer park in Georgia
A man accused of assaulting his disabled father at a trailer park in Statesboro was shot and killed by deputies after officers say he fired a gun at them. According to the GBI, preliminary information indicates that on Saturday at about 3:15 p.m., two deputies responded to a 911 call which indicated a male resident, […]
