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Georgia ranks 30th for protecting religious liberty
(The Center Square) — Georgia ranked as the 30th best state for protecting religious liberty, according to a review of all 50 states. The Peach State earned a score of 39.9%, ranking it just ahead of Nevada and just behind Idaho, according to the third annual "Religious Liberty in the States" from the Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy, an initiative of First Liberty Institute. The index explores legislation in all 50 states and how it protects religious liberty.
87.7% of Georgia Rivers Are Too Polluted for Swimming
For many Americans, lakes and rivers provide a much-needed escape—a place to cool off on a hot day, relax with loved ones, or simply enjoy the beauty of nature. However, water quality remains a major public health concern across large portions of the United States. According to data from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), over 70% of freshwater lakes, ponds, reservoirs, and wetlands (by acreage) and over 42% of creeks, rivers, and streams (by mileage) are considered too polluted for primary contact recreation such as swimming. ...
Taxpayer dollars at work: Tax breaks for disabled people, fire safety, lowering prescription costs
Neither Sen. Jon Ossoff nor Sen. Raphael Warnock is up for reelection this year — the former will run again in 2026 and the latter in 2028. But 2024 is off to a busy start for both senators. In this recurring digital news series, GPB follows your federal tax dollars back to the state of Georgia each week.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp journeys to Italy in eighth overseas trip
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is traveling to Italy in his eighth overseas trip as governor. The Republican will leave this weekend for a six-day trip to the European nation. The delegation will include Kemp’s wife, Marty Kemp. The governor says he will visit with nine companies that currently do business in Georgia […]
Freedom to Float Coalition focuses on success of Columbus
ATHENS – This summer, a new Georgia House Study Committee on Navigable Streams has been charged with determining where citizens can recreate on Georgia rivers and streams. This committee will convene later this year to collect data and testimony from Georgia citizens, residents and municipal officials about the role that river recreation plays in local communities and make recommendations for ...
Minimum Wage Workers In The State Of Georgia Can’t Afford Basic Needs, Like Rent
A NLIHC study reports that a worker earning minimum wage in the state of Georgia would need to work 3.5 full-time jobs to be able to maintain rent for an apartment. For roughly 1.4 million people living in Georgia, a person earning minimum wage would need to work nearly four full-time jobs — or over 140 hours a week — to make monthly rent payments.
‘Crying out, banging on doors’ | Psychologist exposes shocking conditions in Georgia's 'harshest' prison
MACON, Ga. — A federal judge held the Georgia Department of Corrections in contempt of court in April after failing to correct “draconian” conditions at the system’s highest-level – and "harshest" – prison: the Special Management Unit in Jackson. But nearly seven years earlier,...
Chick-fil-A dethroned as America’s best fast food restaurant, report says
(Gray News) - Chick-fil-A has been dethroned as America’s best fast food restaurant, according to USA Today. The Atlanta-based fast food restaurant was crowned No. 1 on the publication’s 10 Best Reader’s Choice Awards for nine consecutive years. However, this year, the restaurant dropped to No. 3.
Lightning strike disables vehicle on I-16 near Metter
CANDLER COUNTY, Ga. — Candler County deputies say a vehicle was disabled in the middle of I-16 after being struck by lightning. Deputies say Metter Police initially responded around 3:30 p.m. Saturday to mile marker 103, that's near the Metter and Reidsville exit #104. The car came to a stop in the emergency lane on the westbound side.
More local back-to-school events happening this weekend
Get ready for the new school year with the help of Grice Connect. Back to School school supply drives and giveaways are already beginning in Statesboro -- below are a couple happening this weekend. For a full list of back to school events, click on the back to school button on the Grice Connect Events Calendar or click here. Back 2 School Supply Giveaway Saturday, July 20, 2024 , 10:00am-1:00pm Description: East Main Street Church of God is having a school supplies giveaway on July 20th, 10:00 -1:00, while supplies last at 403 E. Main St, Statesboro, GA 30458. Students MUST be present to receive bookbag...
Local military community reacts to shocking allegations against nonprofit founder
RINCON, Ga. (WSAV) – A Rincon woman is accused of defrauding the federal government by taking benefits from the Department of Veteran Affairs that were not legally hers, and the local military community is in shock. Miranda Briggs allegedly collected more than $130,000 in VA benefits as the spouse of a veteran who passed. That’s […]
Hostess City no longer in running to host Sundance
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Savannah will not be home to the Sundance Film Festival, according to an update from the Sundance Institute’s website. The renowned festival, which has showcased premieres of award-winning movies for over four decades, has been accepting submissions for a new host city. The festival’s contract with longtime homes Park City and […]
Kemp appoints Jackson EMC Gwinnett District Manager to State Board of Education
In her job at Jackson EMC, Fennell is responsible for internal and external affairs, the company said. Jackson EMC said her job includes leadership, engagement and government relations for the Gwinnett County cooperative.
Public Service Commission to take up plan to add new fossil fuels to energy mix
ATLANTA – Georgia energy regulators already have approved a request by Georgia Power for a significant increase in electrical generating capacity to meet the needs of a growing state. But the state Public Service Commission (PSC) still must sign off on a key component of the Atlanta-based utility’s plan: a proposal to build three new “dual-fuel” turbines at Plant Yates near Newnan. The PSC will hold a hearing on the project July 24 and vote on it next month. ...
Beacon opens new locations in Georgia and Texas
Beacon announced that it has opened new locations in Athens, GA and in Midlothian, TX. The new branch in Athens serves the area’s residential and commercial markets including the University of Georgia. “Our complete product catalog, including the TRI-BUILT line, is now available for customers in Athens. We are also pleased to give roofing contractors in the area access to our Beacon PRO+® app to run their businesses more efficiently,” explained Lynn France, Regional Vice President, Southeast.
Georgia agencies hit by Crowdstrike outage; hospitals and local systems react
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) -- The Georgia Department of Driver Services confirmed to me in person that their systems are down. While I was there, they were requesting that residents leave their contact information and come back at another time. On their website and social media, several Georgia state agencies stated...
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