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Oconee residents upset about added fees, dead relatives on utility bills
OCONEE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In a 41NBC investigation, some homeowners in Oconee say the city is putting their water bill in dead relatives’ names. They also say the city is adding a ground keeping fee on their water bill, but no one is cutting the city’s property grass consistently.
Georgia election board sets July 30 online meeting after state attorney general flagged last vote
The Georgia State Election Board will meet for the first time since several conservative board members advanced election rules at a meeting on July 12 that has come under fire for allegedly violating Georgia’s Open Meetings Act. According to the notice and agenda for the recently scheduled State Election Board’s virtual meeting on July 30, […]
Test results for Georgia schools rise again in 2024, remain below pre-pandemic outcomes
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia students showed progress on standardized tests given in the 2023-2024 school year, but it’s far from a quick rebound to pre-pandemic achievement levels as students in some grades and subjects aren’t showing a clear recovery. The Georgia Department of Education released the annual...
School funding decision leaves Georgia students uncertain on AP African American studies credit
On Tuesday, the state superintendent announced that the state would not fund the AP African American Studies course for more than 4,000 students. Then he reversed his decision.
Georgia Chamber opens nominations for Rural Awards
TIFTON – The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced Thursday the nominations process for the inaugural Georgia Chamber Rural Awards. These awards recognize the outstanding efforts of individuals, businesses, organizations, programs and communities that have implemented innovative strategies and mission-based initiatives to address challenges and promote prosperity in Georgia’s rural areas. The winners will be celebrated at an awards luncheon during the Rural Prosperity Summit in Tifton, on Oct. 3. “Countless people and organizations are making a difference in our rural communities," Tiffany Holmes, the director...
Georgia health coverage commission begins its effort to improve health care access
About 2.3 million Georgians are enrolled in either Medicaid or PeachCare for Kids. Enrollment peaked at 3.1 million during the COVID pandemic but has declined since the COVID-related public health emergency ended in May of last year.
Atlanta Residents and Environmentalists Challenge Georgia Power's Plan for New Fossil Fuel Units Amid Rising Electricity Costs
Concerned voices cling to the muggy air in Georgia as citizen Jean Millkey shares her unease with state regulators about the spiraling costs of electricity, a sentiment echoing throughout Atlanta, particularly at a recent public hearing. The heart of the matter: Georgia Power's plan to erect three new methane gas and oil burning units to satisfy the state's surging demands, as reported by the Georgia Recorder. Millkey, resonating with the struggles of many Georgians, told them "I'm lucky because I can afford this double increase, and I won't have to cut back on groceries, but there are a lot of people out there who are struggling."
With rising property taxes, Georgians can vote to freeze values for assessments
(The Center Square) — While property taxes continue to rise in many jurisdictions across Georgia, voters will have a chance to cap how much home values can rise for property tax purposes. "Monthly costs for Georgians, from the north Georgia mountains to the coast, continue to rise," Lt. Governor Burt Jones said in a statement last month. "During record high inflation, skyrocketing debt and expenses rising every day, local governments should be focused on bringing costs down – not letting them increase." ...
Georgia National Fair announces 35-hour flash sale for admission tickets
PERRY, Ga. (WGXA) — The Georgia National Fair is offering a special admission discount on Thursday. In a post on Facebook, the Georgia National Fair is celebrating the event's 35th anniversary with a flash sale for tickets that only lasts 35 hours. Fair-goers can purchase admission tickets for only...
Report: Chinese electric truck manufacturer plans Georgia factory
Chinese electric truck startup Windrose plans to open a manufacturing plant for its fleet of semi-trucks in Georgia, according to Reuters. Windrose founder and CEO Wen Han told the news outlet Friday it would build its first U.S. factory to assemble truck chassis and other Chinese-made vehicle parts into semi-trucks for the American market. Han did not say how much his company would invest in the U.S., and specifics around the planned factory were scant.
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