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Are lawsuits threatening Georgia's position for business?
(The Center Square) — While Georgia officials love to tout the state's purported ranking as the best in the country for business, frivolous lawsuits threaten its position. "It's important to recognize the economic impact that the civil litigation is creating on our economies," Matt Jones, chair of the Georgia Association of Convenience Stores' board of directors, said during a roundtable discussion on civil litigation policies last week. "...Effectively, what's happening...
Judge says 4 independent and third-party candidates should be kept off Georgia presidential ballots
ATLANTA (AP) — A judge ruled Monday that four independent and third-party candidates are ineligible to appear on Georgia’s presidential ballot, although the final decision will be up to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. The rulings by Michael Malihi, an administrative law judge, would block the qualifications...
Felons, unhoused folks, noncitizens | Here's what Georgia's laws say about who can vote
ATLANTA — Georgia's Secretary of State's Office announced it is conducting a second audit to determine whether any non-citizens have registered to vote. The office has previously said the audit is an effort to keep elections secure and the voter roll clean. This bodes the question - who is...
Fuel Your Love of Racing
From moonshiners running from the law during the prohibition era to Dawsonville native Bill Elliott winning the 1988 Winston Cup Series, racing cars is in the blood of North Georgians. Thanks to this long-loved history of racing, North Georgia has a wonderful selection of race car-inspired activities for locals and tourists alike. Longtime NASCAR fans, beginner and semi-pro kart racers, enthusiasts who appreciate a nice car, and those who just want to learn the history of the automobile in Georgia can all find something to love in this racing roundup we curated for you. Make a road trip out of it and hit these various landmarks to fuel your love of racing.
Already Autism Heath CEO Derek Bullard Reunites Leadership Team to Build Next Behavioral Health Business, Sets Sights on Expansion
In 2020, Derek Bullard felt a calling to help children with autism again. As CEO and founder of Already Autism Heath in Georgia, Bullard has watched his latest company grow rapidly since it began four years ago, expanding its initial service to three additional states. But running a new health...
Keeping Kids Safe: Protecting The CSRA’s Most Precious Resource
Here in the CSRA, we tend to feel secure from a lot of the problems that plague bigger cities. We think we are keeping kids safe from some of the more extreme dangers. We have a sense of safety in knowing our neighbors and a feeling of security from things the rest of the country might worry about. But the some of those far off seeming dangers are happening right here in our small towns. Children in the CSRA are at risk of predators and in particular, of sexual abuse. According to City-data.com there were 541 registered sex offenders living in Augusta as of August 22, 2024. The state of Georgia ranks 38th for child wellbeing in the US, meaning an estimated 1 in 10 children will experience sexual abuse before their 18th birthday. As shocking as those stats are, there are resources for parents looking to safeguard their most precious commodities.
Inside the Political Fight To Build a Rural Georgia Hospital
This story was originally published by KFF Health News. Ed Whitehouse stood alongside a state highway in rural Butts County, Georgia, and surveyed acres of rolling fields and forests near Interstate 75. Instead of farmland and trees, he envisioned a hospital. Whitehouse, a consultant for a local health care company...
Man arrested after climbing Macon business, tampering with A/C unit, sheriff's office says
MACON, Ga. — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office arrested a man on Monday after witnesses saw them on top of a local business, according to a Bibb County Sheriff's Office press release. They say Tye Alan Tyson, 39, was arrested on Monday after deputies responded to Great Furniture &...
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