Herschel Walker’s football coach is going to bat for the former University of Georgia standout’s U.S. Senate campaign. Former University of Georgia football Coach and Athletic Director Vince Dooley endorsed Walker Thursday in a campaign ad released by the Republican’s campaign. Dooley alludes to a campaign theme Democratic U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock has been repeating […]
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Georgia school bus driver witnesses shooting while taking students back to school
MACON — Monroe County officials confirmed that a Monroe County bus driver witnessed a shooting while taking students back to Mary Persons High School. The students were being transported from the Hutchings College & Career Academy and Central Georgia Technical College in Macon when the shooting occurred. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the […]
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Here’s what happened at the Georgia Secretary of State debate
Georgia’s secretary of state candidates each sought to portray themselves Tuesday as the best protectors of democracy and elections – past, present, and future – during a debate in Atlanta. The three candidates emphasized their strong support for free and fair elections but disagreed over details. “I’ve had to stand up to incredible pressure,” incumbent […]
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Georgia Government 101: What does Georgia’s Secretary of State Do?
The last time Georgians elected a Secretary of State, the position may not have been at the forefront of most resident’s minds. That all changed after the 2020 election. Not only do most voters know exactly what the Secretary of State’s office does, the race has become a major one in state politics. Since this […]
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Has inflation caused your family to cut back on groceries? You’re not alone
Newly released polling data shows that inflation is causing most Americans to cut back at the grocery store. Morning Consult released the survey results, which showed that 82% of American shoppers report trying to save on groceries in the last month because of inflation with more and more Americans simply buying less at the store. “The […]
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Backpack search reveals Warner Robins High School student brought gun to school
WARNER ROBINS — A backpack search Wednesday revealed that a student at Warner Robins High School brought a gun to school. Warner Robins High School Principal Chris McCook sent a phone message to parents Wednesday alerting them of the incident. According to the call, a firearm was found during a search of a students backpack. […]
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Day 2 of early voting for the Georgia midterms has surpassed day 2 of early voting in the presidential election
The Scoop: Georgia voters surpassed the day two 2020 Presidential Election record for early voting. By The Numbers: As of Wednesday morning, just over 268,000 Georgia voters have cast their ballot during in-person early voting, with 134,005 showing up on Tuesday, Oct. 18. Tuesday’s total marks a 75.3% increase from day two of 2018 midterm […]
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Here’s what you need to know from the Georgia school superintendent debate
Republican State School Superintendent Richard Woods defended his record on school safety, reversing pandemic learning loss and teaching about racism Monday against attacks from Democratic challenger Alisha Thomas Searcy. In a debate streamed by Georgia Public Broadcasting, Thomas opposed allowing teachers and other school employees to carry guns on school campuses unless they’re members of […]
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Georgia Government 101: What does the State School Superintendent do?
If you have a child who attends public school in Georgia, you should care about the views and actions of the state school superintendent.
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The federal student loan debt relief application is now online. Here’s what you need to know
President Joe Biden announced Monday that student loan borrowers can begin to apply for debt relief through a new online application. Biden said the application is easy and fast. It will allow every borrower with an income of $125,000 or less ($250,000 for married couples) to have up to $10,000 in debt forgiven, or $20,000 forgiven for those […]
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Police search local landfill for remains of missing Savannah toddler Quinton Simon
The Chatham County Police Department entered a new phase in the Quinton Simon case today as they began a search of the Waste Management landfill for the child’s remains. The Chatham County Police Department – with the assistance of the FBI – made the decision to search the landfill after evidence in the case led […]
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2020 election denial and crime were the top two issues in the Georgia Lieutenant Governor debate
Republican State Sen. Burt Jones was an election denier who tried to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Georgia. Democrat Charlie Bailey is a former prosecutor who was soft on crime. Those charges leveled by the two major party candidates for lieutenant governor at each other Tuesday dominated a debate streamed by Georgia Public […]
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Georgia Government 101: What does the state Attorney General do?
In November, Georgians will elect a state attorney general. If you don’t know what the attorney general does, you certainly aren’t alone. Here is everything you need to know about this vital position in state government. What is the role of the Attorney General?: The attorney general is the top legal advisor in the state. […]
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A health insurance company facing Medicaid overbilling issues in Georgia was also a major donor to Brian Kemp and Chris Carr
A health insurance giant that has paid out more than $485 million in legal settlements with states over pharmacy billing allegations has also been a major donor to Georgia’s Republican Gov. Brian Kemp and Attorney General Chris Carr, according to campaign finance records. St. Louis-based Centene Corp. said Monday in a statement that it’s working […]
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Here’s what happened at the debate between Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams
Republican Gov. Brian Kemp defended his record on education, crime, the economy, abortion, health care and voting rights Monday night against accusations by Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams that he is not meeting the needs of most Georgians. During an hourlong debate aired by Georgia Public Broadcasting, Kemp touted his efforts to target street gangs and […]
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Traffic Alert: Overnight lane closures on the I-285 westbound ramp to I-675 South this week
The Scoop: Georgia Department of Transportation contractors will close lanes on the I-285 westbound ramps to I-675 southbound in Clayton County for roadway concrete slab repairs. For the safety of workers and drivers, ramp closures will be needed. On-site signage will alert drivers of the closures and detour routes in advance. Weather and on-site […]
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Flashback: 150 years ago, First Baptist Church Roswell formed in a log schoolhouse
For this month’s Flashback feature, we will be going back further than we have gone before — a century and a half — to the founding of a church in Roswell. Before we begin our story, we will set the stage by taking a look at what the local area, the state, and the country […]
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Brian Kemp pledges public safety reforms ahead of Monday night’s debate
Republican Gov. Brian Kemp pledged Monday to turn up the heat on criminal gangs and reform the system for granting no-cash bail if he wins a second term next month. Kemp released a public safety platform that calls for increasing penalties for gang recruitment of minors, implementing a database for gang research and prevention, and […]
