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Some people in Georgia earn too much to get Medicaid but not enough to buy private insurance plan
LaShonda Harrell is in so much painmost days she can barely stand up. The Austell resident was diagnosed with Stage 4 metastasized breast cancer two years ago. "The pain can be a 10," said Harrell, 43. "If you've ever had the flu and you feel like yourbones ache, imagine that every day."
Democrats sue red state governor over fundraising law
The Democratic Party of Georgia is suing Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) over a campaign finance law the party argues is unconstitutional, according to a complaint. In the complaint, which was filed on Thursday in federal court, Georgia Democrats charged that a judge should overturn a 2021 law that allowed leadership committees in the state due […]
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...
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,...
Georgia man faces up to 20 years after arson conviction in Whitfield County
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. — A Georgia man will stay behind bars after being convicted of first degree arson. A Whitfield County jury found 38-year-old Robert Douglas Vance of Woodstock, Georgia guilty of setting a house on fire in Varnell, Georgia, according to the Whitfield County District Attorney's Office. Vance...
Roswell Man Indicted for Threatening FBI Director Christopher Wray
John Woodbury has been indicted on federal charges of transmitting interstate threats to injure FBI Director Christopher Wray and others. “Sending threats to physically harm a public official in an attempt to thwart the administration of justice is a criminal offense,” said U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan. “Director Wray and other law enforcement officials work tirelessly to safeguard our freedoms and to protect our citizens from harm. Threats against such public servants, who have dedicated themselves to enforcing our criminal laws, is especially heinous. Our office will remain steadfast in helping to ensure that public officials are able to carry out their duties free from fear or intimidation.”
Elite 2026 LB Xavier Griffin building a bond with Glenn Schumann
Gainesville (Ga.) four-star linebacker Xavier Griffin continues to see Georgia’s pursuit of him evolve. June 15 has come and gone. June 15 marked the opening of the contact period for the junior class with college coaches. Georgia was among the first programs to reach out to the No. 27 overall prospect in the 2026 On3 […] The post Elite 2026 LB Xavier Griffin building a bond with Glenn Schumann appeared first on On3.
Food distribution, litter cleanup, and invasive plant removal
Barry Krebs submitted reports and photos about three events: a community food distribution at Friendship Revival Center, a litter cleanup , and the removal of invasive plants in Heritage Park. Food Distribution at Friendship Revival Center. Krebs wrote:. We appreciate the volunteers from LinkedUp Church who assisted our regular volunteers...
Humane Society Pets of the Week – Sunday, July 21, 2024
Lulu Lulu is a one year old 43 lb Golden Retriever mix with medium long hair. She is very sweet and special girl. We believe she is house trained. She walks well on a leash and basically has good manners. With little training, she will learn commands. Her ideal home will be with a somewhat active family […] The post Humane Society Pets of the Week – Sunday, July 21, 2024 appeared first on Polk Today.
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