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For the fifth month in a row, the board canceled its monthly meeting, which had been planned for Tuesday. No agenda had been posted and no explanation provided.

On October 1, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a sweeping notice regarding Hurricane Helene relief. The disaster tax relief covers all individuals and businesses affected by Hurricane Helene, “including the entire states [emphasis added] of Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina and parts of Florida, Tennessee, and Virginia.” Taxpayers will have until May 1, 2025, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make the related tax payments. For Alabama taxpayers, that means filing and payment relief for deadlines that fell on September 22 or thereafter.

The cleanup continues in parts of the southeast after a combination of storms, including the remnants of Hurricane Helene, devastated the area. As of Oct. 7, fatalities have reached the hundreds, with the number expected to rise. Rainfall totals in the mountains of North Carolina and South Carolina were measured...

Advocates have fought a 10-year battle to register Democrats, as more are attracted to the state.

SUWANEE, Ga. | This is written in response to Jack Bernard’s Sept. 27, 2024 perspective, “Full Medicaid Expansion.” I appreciate Jack addressing a confounding issue that has plagued the United States since employer-sponsored healthcare began. He makes some good points. But as someone who’s worked in healthcare for more than 30 years, the remedies suggested don’t cure what ails us.

The effects of Hurricane Helene are still being felt throughout the state of Georgia, but most of Houston County’s teams got back to a normal schedule this week. Friday was a big night for the Houston County offense as they picked up their second region win in a 63-22 drubbing of Northside. Antwann Hill Jr. threw for 489 yards and eight (!) touchdowns, with MJ Mathis, Isaiah Mitchell, and Kavon Conciauro all catching multiple touchdowns.

The week-long Georgia primitive weapons deer hunting season begins Sat., Oct. 12. Last year, nearly 7,000 deer were harvested by 22,000 hunters, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). “The primitive weapons season offers deer hunters an opportunity to harvest game prior to the opening of the modern firearms season,” said Charlie Killmaster, state deer biologist with the WRD Game Management Section. “We are dramatically expanding the reach of the Hunters for the Hungry program this season with the Georgia Wildlife Federation, making this season a great time to take an extra doe to donate.” Georgia Hunters...

ATHENS – The Georgia River Network changes their brand image with a new name and logo to reflect the rivers and streams in Georgia. Georgia River Network is the sole statewide advocacy group protecting rivers and water trails in Georgia. After our 25th anniversary, we saw an opportunity to reimagine our brand to reflect the rivers and streams that flow through Georgia. That’s why we’re reintroducing ourselves with a new name and look that emphasizes our commitment to protect and connect people with Georgia’s rivers and special waterways like the Okefenokee Wilderness Canoe Trail.

Ranking the most surprising and notable games of the weekend:. 1. Worth County 28, Thomasville 27: Worth County, projected as a 21-point underdog by the computer Maxwell Ratings, pulled off the upset of the week when it beat then-No. 3 Thomasville in a Region 1-A Division I game. The victory was Worth’s first against Thomasville since 1995, ending a six-game losing streak in the series. Thomasville fell a half-game behind Fitzgerald at the top of the region standings.

DADE CO – Some sites around the state are being highlighted for visitors to experience Georgia’s war history in honor of Veterans Day. With Veterans Day coming up in November, some regional sites are being highlighted to where visitors can experience battle re-enactments and the remnants of Georgia’s war history in honor of this holiday, specifically in and around Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites and Dade County, GA.

John Solberg, Vice President of FaithBridge Youth Opportunities, has seen firsthand how the Fostering Success Act tax credit program transforms the lives of Georgia’s foster youth. FaithBridge, a foster child organization committed to supporting young people, works closely with Fostering Success Act, Inc. (FSA) to provide essential wraparound services—life...

ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Stewardship of our state’s natural, cultural and historical resources is fundamental to the understanding of our past and well-being of our future. Kim Hatcher and Lesley Mobley with Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites stop by ATL Live to share details about some impactful improvements and how you can enjoy their outdoor recreational programs all year long.

As we all continue to do our part in providing critical support to the affected areas of Hurricane Helene, the Georgia Department of Public Safety wants to ensure that the commercial motor vehicle (CMV) community has access to the resources they need to understand applicable exemptions by providing an update. Executive Order 09.24.24.01 issued by Governor Brian Kemp on September 24, 2024, provides specific regulatory relief to commercial vehicles and operators of commercial vehicles providing direct assistance to areas affected by Hurricane Helene. Within this Order, regulations limiting the number of hours an operator of a CMV may drive have been suspended to ensure uninterrupted supply of goods and services necessary to respond to the State of Emergency. Should a CMV driver become ill or fatigued, they shall be given at least 10 consecutive hours off-duty. Additionally, size and weight exemptions have been provided through Executive Order 09.24.24.01 for roadways maintained by the State of Georgia. In accordance with the Stafford Act, allowance increases specific to weight will also apply on interstate systems for certain carriers transporting relief supplies or providing debris removal. To transport cargo outside of the current size and weight limitations, carriers can obtain a free permit from the Georgia Dept. of Public Safety by calling (404) 635-8176 during normal business hours Monday to Friday. A permit can also be obtained through our online portal at www.gaprospermits.com. Additional size and weight limit increases provided under Executive Order 09.24.24.01 can be found by reviewing the provided Order. In addition to the above exemptions, carriers and drivers providing direct assistance to areas affected by Hurricane Helene also qualify for Federal exemptions provided under the recently published FMCSA Regional Emergency Declaration. This Declaration, which is valid until October 27, 2024, provides regulatory relief for Parts 390-399 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. We understand that regulations and exemptions can sometimes be difficult to interpret. That is why we invite carriers and drivers to submit their questions to [email protected] should they need clarification on Hurricane Helene CMV exemptions. Another resource that we would like to provide is the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Emergency Declaration Portal (www.cvsaemergencydeclarations.org). Here, carriers and drivers can search and review various Executive Orders throughout North America. As we all work together to support our State, the Georgia Department of Public Safety is here to provide the education & guidance to the commercial motor vehicle community in a collaborative effort to help Georgians.

Hurricane Helene's aftermath showcases America at its best -- and its worst.

A probe into allegations that several county election boards are failing to properly investigate challenges disputing voter eligibility is on the agenda of the controversial Georgia State Election Board on Tuesday. The State Election Board will hold its final scheduled meeting Tuesday ahead of the Nov. 5 general election, where rules adopted by three members […] The post After months of rewriting rules, Georgia election board meets once more before November appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Rivian may not be making SUVs in Georgia anytime soon. Rivian (RIVN 1.57%) is struggling with its production and just announced a new plant will be delayed for longer than expected. The challenge is getting dire because Rivian will run out of cash without some massive capital raises soon. In this video, Travis Hoium shows exactly why Rivian needs to raise about $10 billion to get its next plant off the ground.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Small Business Administration could run out of money to fund disaster loans in the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastation. As is typical after a disaster, the government is offering aid to small businesses that were in Helene’s path. The SBA is offering disaster loans for small businesses in some counties in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. But President Joe Biden said in a letter to Congress Friday that aid could run out “ in a matter of weeks ” if more federal funding is not approved. And now another hurricane, Milton, is bearing down on Florida, In a statement, the SBA said that it will continue sharing information about its disaster loan programs and assisting borrowers with initial processing and servicing loans. But if funding lapses, all new offers would be held back and delayed until program funding is replenished.

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The new workweek will be much warmer than average, but it’s nothing unheard of for October. Our first decent cold front of the season moves through Tuesday knocking down our temperatures during the second half of the week. After some patchy fog early Monday, it...

Hurricane Helene’s devastation has disrupted voting preparation in several states, including the battlegrounds of North Carolina and Georgia.

Georgia Power reports that it is continuing to work around the clock to get the power back on in the hardest hit areas following Helene. While damage and treacherous conditions remain, teams are working around the clock and will remain in the field until every customer who can accept power is reconnected. In the hardest hit areas, including Augusta, Georgia Power teams are working to rebuild the power grid, not just restore it. This involves setting thousands of poles, transmission lines and wires, along with reengineering the grid in some areas. Georgia Power has thousands of crews who are boots on the ground working to ensure customers have the energy they need. Georgia Power won’t stop and will keep you posted on its Outage Map.