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Ossoff: Congressional stock trading ban is ‘essential ethics reform’
(The Center Square) — A U.S. Senate committee's passage of a measure to ban stock trading by members of Congress is "essential ethics reform" and the first time such a piece of legislation has advanced, a federal lawmaker from Georgia said. The U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee passed a measure "built off of" one that U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, proposed: the Ending Trading and Holdings In Congressional Stocks — or ETHICS — Act. It bars members of Congress and their spouses...
Georgia officials say tests show improvement following pandemic
(The Center Square) — Georgia education officials say the 2023-24 Georgia Milestones results show "steady academic recovery" among Georgia's public school students following education disruption amid the pandemic. According to education officials, the results, released on Friday, reveal scores "increased or held steady" for 10 of the 13 English language arts, science and social studies assessments. However, math results were not available pending the implementation of new content standards and assessments. ...
Georgia Chamber opens nominations for Rural Awards
TIFTON – The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced Thursday the nominations process for the inaugural Georgia Chamber Rural Awards. These awards recognize the outstanding efforts of individuals, businesses, organizations, programs and communities that have implemented innovative strategies and mission-based initiatives to address challenges and promote prosperity in Georgia’s rural areas. The winners will be celebrated at an awards luncheon during the Rural Prosperity Summit in Tifton, on Oct. 3. “Countless people and organizations are making a difference in our rural communities," Tiffany Holmes, the director...
Georgia health coverage commission begins its effort to improve health care access
About 2.3 million Georgians are enrolled in either Medicaid or PeachCare for Kids. Enrollment peaked at 3.1 million during the COVID pandemic but has declined since the COVID-related public health emergency ended in May of last year.
UGA Extension program helps farmers adopt sustainable irrigation methods
ATHENS -- Georgia's leading industry is agriculture, which relies significantly on irrigation — approximately half of the state's cropland is irrigated. For most farmers operating on razor-thin profit margins, irrigation is essential as insurance against drought and extended dry periods. Due to this critical dependence, numerous state agencies actively promote water use efficiency to sustain the industry. In the Coastal Plain region of the state, where the majority of crop...
Medicare tests payment plan for respite care costs so unpaid caregivers can 'take a break'
LISTEN: A new program is providing relief for family members and unpaid caregivers of Georgians living with dementia. GPB’s Ellen Eldridge has more on the program from Emory’s Integrated Memory Care practice and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Metro-Atlanta patients on Medicaid living with dementia may...
Braves: Michael Harris reportedly had setback in his attempt to return
There may not be a team in the history of baseball that has been struck by more critical injuries than the 2024 Atlanta Braves, and this latest report will only frustrate fans even more. Yesterday, it was announced that Michael Harris has been moved from the 10-day IL to the...
Atlanta Residents and Environmentalists Challenge Georgia Power's Plan for New Fossil Fuel Units Amid Rising Electricity Costs
Concerned voices cling to the muggy air in Georgia as citizen Jean Millkey shares her unease with state regulators about the spiraling costs of electricity, a sentiment echoing throughout Atlanta, particularly at a recent public hearing. The heart of the matter: Georgia Power's plan to erect three new methane gas and oil burning units to satisfy the state's surging demands, as reported by the Georgia Recorder. Millkey, resonating with the struggles of many Georgians, told them "I'm lucky because I can afford this double increase, and I won't have to cut back on groceries, but there are a lot of people out there who are struggling."
Squirrels: Food chain bottom-feeders offer challenge for hunters
ALBANY — Although it does not get the same fanfare as the opening day of deer, turkey or duck season, many Georgia hunters have been counting down the days until Aug. 15, when squirrel season opens in Georgia. With only 20 days to go, you might want to start getting ready as well. The gray squirrel is the most common game animal in Georgia, found in large numbers in both rural and urban areas. ...
Northwest Georgia Jobless Claims Rise in June
June was another month of contradictions for the area’s employment levels. The jobless rate jumped to the highest point in 13 months amid a 4,300-job surge in June compared to the same month in 2023. The latest state Department of Labor reports show Northwest Georgia also saw a jump from 3.3% in June 2023 to 3.9% last month. A county-by-county review shows: ...
Police: Canton Man Dies After He Was Struck by Vehicle
The pedestrian who was hit by a vehicle on Reinhardt College Parkway earlier this week has died from his injuries, the Canton Police Department reports. The man, identified as Jeffery Buchanan, 58, from Canton, died July 25. Police previously reported that a pedestrian was hit on Reinhardt College Parkway July 22, and was transported to a local hospital. ...
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