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Charlie Kirk, Parker Short get into verbal spat at DNC
Young Democrats of Georgia President Parker Short clashed with Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday. Kirk posted a video capturing part of the exchange with the caption, “Within 30 seconds of walking into the United Center, I was confronted by this guy. Apparently he’s the President…
Georgia lawmakers looking to boost struggling timber industry
ATLANTA — Georgia’s forestry industry is a victim of its own success. Advanced genetics leading to fast-growing trees and a favorable climate have combined to make Georgia the No.-1 forestry state in the nation, a $42 billion industry responsible for 143,000 jobs. But with pulp and paper mills...
Georgia is The Most Coupon-Crazy State in The Nation
Georgia residents are more enthusiastic about coupons than any other state in the country, according to new data from the online discount platform Wethrift. The study revealed that Georgia had the highest search volume for coupons, with 23,884 searches per 1 million residents in the past year. The Details: Wethrift’s...
August cold front to bring temperature relief to Southeast Georgia, Lowcountry
An August cold front will bring relief from heat and humidity to Southeast Georgia and the Lowcountry in the days ahead. Below average temperatures will settle in by midweek with day time highs in the mid-80s possible. The average high temperature is still 91° in Savannah. Along with cooler...
Georgia Election Board’s right-wing OKs rule to give local officials power to delay certification
The Georgia State Election Board Monday finalized a rule Monday that gives local officials more power to dispute certifying election results by adopting a new ballot counting policy that critics contend could disrupt the presidential election in November. The new rule requiring election workers to manually count votes to reconcile any discrepancies was approved Monday […]
Governor Kemp doubles down on Medicaid program with work requirement despite slow start
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Monday defended and doubled down on his signature Medicaid program — the only one in the nation with a work requirement — further dimming chances the state could adopt a broader expansion of the taxpayer-funded low-income health plan without a work mandate any time soon. Georgia Pathways requires […] The post Governor Kemp doubles down on Medicaid program with work requirement despite slow start appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Adventures in Middle Georgia: Things to Do this Week in the Heart of Georgia
This week there will be a variety of engaging events for all tastes including rock climbing at Macon Rocks Climbing Gym, a meetup for proud beard owners, and an event for Swifties and the people who love them at The Society Garden with a Taylor Swift tribute band. The following are just a few of the fun things going on this week in the heart of Georgia.
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