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Georgia governor doubles down on Medicaid program with work requirement despite slow start
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Monday defended and doubled down on his signature Medicaid program — the only one in the nation with a work requirement — further dimming chances the state could adopt a broader expansion of the taxpayer-funded low-income health plan without a work mandate any time soon.
State Election Board doubles down on rules changes
ATLANTA — For the second time this month, the Republican-controlled State Election Board approved a change to Georgia’s election rules critics say could make it easier to delay the official vote count this fall. The change, which passed 3-2, requires local election officials to submit to the secretary of state a report reconciling the total number of ballots cast in each precinct with the total number of voters who received credit for voting before election results can be certified. ...
Kemp touts 'state-based' approach to health insurance
ATLANTA — The federal government has given Georgia the go-ahead to launch a state-based health insurance exchange proponents say will give Georgians better health coverage and offer health-care providers higher reimbursements. The new exchange, Georgia Access, will launch Nov. 1, Gov. Brian Kemp said Monday during a roundtable discussion updating the state’s health-insurance initiatives. “This platform will enable hardworking Georgians to compare their health-insurance options more easily so they can...
Perdue criticizes overhaul of federal student aid process
ATLANTA — University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue is asking the U.S. Department of Education to delay processing federal student aid applications because of the botched rollout of a simplified application website. The simplified website for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) was launched last December following a two-month delay supposedly to fix glitches. But when the new system finally went online, students and their families quickly found flaws, including limited hours of availability and the loss of saved information. ...
GPB evening headlines for August 19, 2022
A report from an organization that advocates for equity in health care ranks Georgia among the worst states for women’s health. John Lewis statue in Decatur to be unveiled Saturday. Terrapin Brewing Company is being sold. Tagged as:. GPB morning headlines for August 19, 2024. Public health officials in...
Breaking down a Georgia Power bill
This story is part of a collaboration with Grist and WABE to demystify the Georgia Public Service Commission, the small but powerful state-elected board that makes critical decisions about everything from raising electricity bills to developing renewable energy. Carolyn Yeago couldn’t figure it out. The Atlanta resident is a biomedical...
Georgia DOT is Accepting Bids to Resurface State Route 20
The Georgia DOT is accepting construction bids to resurface state route 20. The project is part of the state’s September 2024 letting. The resurfacing will be from Lower Woolsey Road in Hampton to Industrial Blvd in McDonough. The state should announce a contract award in October. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle...
Pennsylvania, Georgia key for Trump, Harris in 2024 election: DDHQ president | NewsNation Live
According to recent polling from DDHQ, Vice President Kamala Harris has taken the lead in several swing states, while former President Donald Trump maintains his slight lead in some. DDHQ President Drew McCoy explains what the polling results may say about the issues voters are focused on as the election nears.
Rocky Road: Who is responsible when rocks, debris from a dump truck damage your vehicle?
ATLANTA, Ga. (InvestigateTV) - Driving behind a dump truck feels like a game of roulette. Rocks could fall out, damaging your windshield or causing a crash. You’ve probably noticed those stickers warning you to stay back and that the trucks aren’t responsible for broken windshields. But did you notice something missing?
Fall Flyway Festival Celebrates Birds and Native Plants
This September, Birds Georgia will celebrate the Fall Flyway Festival with a host of in-person and virtual events to celebrate native plants and the key role they play for birds and other wildlife. The month-long celebration will include a variety of workshops and events designed to help Georgians learn more about gardening for birds and other wildlife using native plants.
Lower humidity set to return as hot highs stick around
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A drier airmass will settle across the region for midweek, but toasty temperatures will linger. A boundary will continue sagging south across the Big Bend and South Georgia to start the new work week. We are tracking more warm weather. Highs top out in the mid-to-upper-90s under a mix of Sun and clouds.
Georgia Power improves efficiency, reduces costs using unmanned aerial systems
Georgia Power continues to focus on improving reliability and service for customers by making investments in the power grid and using advanced technology to prevent or restore power outages. The company is now deploying unmanned aerial systems, or drones, to inspect transmission power lines, helping ensure the safety and reliability of these main lines more efficiently and with greater accuracy than ever before. This innovative approach not only enhances operational efficiency, reducing the amount of time to inspect transmission lines by 40% on average, but also delivers substantial cost savings of 60% versus traditional methods. “Georgia Power owns and operates almost 12,000 miles of transmission...
Sunny Skies and Lower Temperatures Expected Across Georgia This Week
Residents across Georgia can expect a stretch of sunny weather this week, with temperatures hovering in the high 80s and low 90s. The Details: Today will be sunny, with temperatures reaching a high near 92 degrees. Winds from the northwest will blow at 5 to 10 mph, with occasional gusts up to 15 mph. Tonight, skies will remain clear, and temperatures will drop to a low of around 69 degrees, with a light northwest wind at 5 mph.
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