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For nearly 1.4M Georgians, affording rent means you need to work 3.5 full-time, minimum wage jobs
The 2024 “Out of Reach” report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition says that not only is Georgia the 20th highest housing wage requirement in the country, but that to afford an apartment, you may need to work as many as 3.5 full-time jobs.
Project 2025 is a ‘Sledgehammer to Democracy’, says Georgia lawmakers
U.S. Representative Hank Johnson, Georgia State Senator Sonya Halpern, and State Representative Derrick Jackson held a press conference in Atlanta during the Republican National Convention to highlight Donald Trump’s Project 2025 agenda and its dangerous implications for Georgians, from women’s reproductive rights to Social Security and Medicare, and our democracy. What is Project 2025 and […] The post Project 2025 is a ‘Sledgehammer to Democracy’, says Georgia lawmakers appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Georgia Secretary of State pushes for more veterans to work in polling places
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — About 6,000 veterans have signed up to work at voter polling places across the state of Georgia. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and Vet the Vote Director Daniel Vallone are hoping to expand that number. The Georgia Secretary of State’s Office is working with Vet the Vote – a national […]
GBI Investigating Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Alto, Banks County Involving Two Georgia Residents
Details emerge as the Georgia Bureau of Investigation delves into the tragic officer-involved shooting in Alto, Banks County which resulted in the deaths of two Georgia residents – Joshua Everett Emmett, 45, of Alto, and Meagan Victoria Feaster, 33, of Forsyth, as reported by the GBI. The incident unfolded early in the day and no officers were reported injured during the event.
Athens officials look to use ARPA funds for workforce initiatives, 'impact businesses', more
Athens-Clarke County commissioners recently were briefed on a draft proposal calling for a $1.2 million outlay of federal dollars for local economic development programming. The Business Development and Workforce Support Task Force, co-chaired by Commissioners Carol Myers and Tiffany Taylor, is proposing to use the funding for seven initiatives. The...
Commissioners seem supportive of new west side development
Athens-Clarke County commissioners seemed largely supportive on Tuesday of a proposal that would bring 227 new single-family homes to the county’s west side. The new subdivision, if approved, would be built near Cleveland Road and close to the Caterpillar plant. It would also incorporate a modest amount of commercial space.
Gwinnett County Firefighters Respond to Two House Fires on July 17th
On Wednesday, July 17th, Gwinnett County firefighters responded to two house fires within hours of each other. The first fire occurred around 1:19 p.m. at a residence on the 4800 block of Bill Cheek Road in Auburn. The Ring Security System alerted the occupants to a fire in the garage. All residents and pets safely evacuated before firefighters arrived and quickly extinguished the blaze. The fire, which originated in the garage, is under investigation.
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