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Georgia doctor: With the return of fall sports, here's how to keep young athletes safe
RICHMOND HILL, Ga. — As the new school year gets underway, many students are lacing up their sneakers and hitting the field for fall sports. WJCL 22 News spoke to a doctor about how to help young athletes stay healthy and safe. Dr. Jenna Sirmans with SouthCoast Health said...
GPB evening headlines for August 23, 2024
Many Georgia Democrats gathered to watch Kamala Harris' speech as she formally accepted the party's nomination for president. Metro Atlanta Congresswoman Lucy McBath spoke about gun violence as she followed other Georgians on the stage at the DNC. Savannah's district attorney is dropping charges against six people after two police...
Summer jobless rates increase as labor force grows
More local workers are seeking unemployment benefits, according to the latest figures from the Georgia Department of Labor; however, that increase is coupled with a slight uptick in the local labor force. The summer months typically bring higher levels of unemployment as new workers flood the marketplace from schools and...
Georgia lawmakers say the top solution to jail problems is for officials to work together
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia Senate committee says more cooperation among county officials would improve conditions in Fulton County’s jail, but it also called on the city of Atlanta to hand over all of its former jail to the county to house prisoners. The committee was formed last...
Georgia among states receiving $66 Million in Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Funds
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Biden-Harris administration has announced 17 states will receive a total of $66,000,000 in Energy Efficiency revolving loan funds, and Georgia has made the list. The Peach State will receive $2,453,810 aimed at the residential sector, with a primary focus on providing benefits to low-income residents. The grants were issued under […]
Cities with the most expensive homes in Georgia
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $362,156 in July, 2.8% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of Aug. 22, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.46%. Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value. Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in Georgia using data from Zillow . Cities are ranked by the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes as of July 2024. The charts in this story were created automatically using Matplotlib . Metros with the most cities in the top 30 in Georgia #1. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA: 20 #2. Savannah, GA: 3 #3. Brunswick, GA: 2 #4. Athens-Clarke County, GA: 1 #4. Milledgeville, GA: 1 You may also like: Highest-rated beer in Georgia Volodymyr Kyrylyuk // Shutterstock.
UGA’s Great Pollinator Census Taking Place Today and Saturday
This weekend, Georgians across the state will be making a difference in pollinator conservation by participating in the fourth annual Great Georgia Pollinator Census, you can be part of it. The Pollinator Census takes place today and Saturday, and it’s open to residents of Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina....
Authorities: Georgia juvenile charged after online 'joke' about shooting up school
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. — Above video: Your Friday headlines. A juvenile is facing charges in Georgia after admitting to making a social media post threatening a school shooting. According to the Richmond County Sheriff's Office, authorities were made aware Thursday of a post that read A.R. Johnson Magnet School...
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