Rural areas in Georgia are looking for ways to strengthen their communities with policies that address the climate crisis, infrastructure, and opportunities for workers.
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Georgia Redistricting Trial Opens with Debate over Federal Requirements for Black Representation
A federal trial that could recontour the political landscape in Georgia ahead of next year’s congressional and legislative races started Tuesday.
Opinion | State Natural Resources Board Thwarts Public Participation with End of Livestream Option
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Board is responsible for Georgia’s state parks, coastal resources, wildlife resources including regulation of hunting and fishing, and environmental protection.
US Losing Fitch’s Top AAA Credit Rating may Portend Future Economic Weakness
The formerly pristine reputation of the U.S. government’s debt lost a little more luster after another prominent rating agency demoted Uncle Sam from its AAA perch.
Disposable Vapes Raise Hazardous Waste Concerns
Disposable vapes are posing a growing environmental threat in Georgia and across the country, according to a new report.
Georgia Families Make Last-Gasp Attempt to Block Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
Georgia’s transgender children and their families are hoping a last-minute lawsuit will thwart the state’s proposed ban on gender-affirming medical treatments set to kick in Saturday.
Why No Living People Appear on US Postage Stamps
Had living persons been allowed to appear on U.S. coins, stamps and banknotes, it would have been possible to depict U.S. citizens who would go on to become traitors to the nation.
Georgia Gas Prices Rise Slightly, But Remain Cheaper than U.S. Average
Here in Georgia the price of gas per gallon has increased to $3.296, a 2 cent per gallon increase compared to one week ago, and a $1.201 per gallon decrease from one year ago.
Funding for 33 Rural Broadband Projects Unveiled by USDA
The Biden administration on Monday announced it will send $714 million to help rural areas in Georgia and 18 other states connect to the internet.
Rural Georgia Still Dialing 988 at Higher Rates As Calls Increase 12% Overall
Georgians living in rural communities continue to call into the national suicide prevention hotline at higher rates than other parts of the state as the one-year anniversary of the rollout of 988 approaches.