The Georgia Senate unanimously passed legislation Thursday temporarily suspending the state sales tax on gasoline, but not before a lengthy debate over who is to blame for record-high pump prices.
Posted inSports
Parades to be held for State Champion Grovetown High School basketball team
The Grovetown High School boys basketball team will travel to several elementary and middle schools for celebratory parades Friday, March 18, after becoming GHSA AAAAAA State Champions with a win over Buford last week in Macon.
Posted inYour Government
School vouchers and horse race betting fail as lawmakers enter final stretch
The Legislature’s self-imposed deadline for a bill to clear at least one chamber to have the smoothest path to becoming law has now come and gone.
Posted inIn The News
Don’t drive drunk on St. Patrick’s Day. Call AAA for a lift and a tow
AAA will be working to keep impaired drivers off the road this St. Patrick’s Day. The Auto Club Group is reactivating its Tow to Go program for the holiday period, providing safe transportation for impaired drivers and their vehicles.
Posted inIn The Know
Georgia residents pay tribute to victims of spa shootings
Wednesday marked a somber anniversary for Georgians, especially those with Asian American ancestry.
Posted inCrime
Savannah Mayor Warns of Human Trafficking Risks at St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Savannah’s mayor and police chief are asking residents to be on the lookout for signs of human trafficking during the city’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration.
Posted inCrime
Former UGA football player charged with murder of RaceTrac clerk
A former UGA football player has been arrested and charged with murder in the death of convenience store clerk Elijah James Wood in March of last year.
Posted inYour Government
You Decide: Should Georgia state lawmakers get a pay raise?
Based on the state’s current median income of $58,000 a year, lawmakers would be paid about $35,000 annually. Legislators currently are paid just more than $17,000 a year.
Posted inYour Family
Warnock introduces bill that could lower costs during inflation
The Relief for Families Act could lower costs on food and clothing for families.
Posted inTips and Knowledge
St. Patrick’s Day: The secrets of four-leaf clovers
If you’ve ever scanned a field looking for a lucky four-leaf clover, then perhaps you’ve wondered why they are so rare.
Posted inCrime
Franklin County man charged with sexual exploitation of children
A Franklin County man was arrested Friday and charged with sexual exploitation of children.
Posted inWeather
Heavy rain moving into Georgia
A slow-moving weather system will unleash disruptive downpours and thunderstorms across Louisiana and to the Carolinas and Florida into the end of this week, and some of the storms could become severe with the potential to spawn isolated tornadoes and hail.
Posted inYour Family
Georgia college students could get financial aid from state
College students needing a financial boost to complete their degrees would get help from the state under legislation the Georgia House of Representatives passed Tuesday.
Posted inCrime
Domestic Violence Call Ends in Shootout at DeKalb Apartment Complex
A 42-year-old man was shot yesterday during a shootout with police at a DeKalb County apartment complex.
Posted inYour Government
Is Georgia about to restart its medical marijuana program?
Georgia lawmakers may be about to start over the state’s long-delayed medical marijuana program.
Posted inIn The News
MARTA secures millions in federal funding
MARTA leaders arrived in Washington, D.C. for the annual American Public Transportation Association Legislative Conference in the midst of a series of federal successes.
Posted inEvents
Augusta St. Patrick’s Day Parade: What You Need to Know
The City of Augusta has teamed up with the Irish-American Heritage Society to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a traditional St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Be Careful: The week after a time change is prime for car crashes
Drowsy driving is a significant traffic safety issue. Georgia residents ‘springing forward’ by moving their clocks ahead one hour need to remember to adjust their sleep schedule to prevent drowsiness on the road.
