The clock is ticking down for the public to voice its opinion on a proposed heavy metals strip mine near the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge.
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Georgia Lawmakers Plan To Push for Higher Police Pay, Improved Retirement Benefits in 2023 Legislature
A quick survey of the salaries for police officers in rural southwest Georgia found that some officers started off earning $12.70 per hour, providing further insight into why so many local law enforcement agencies are struggling to recruit new personnel and keep experienced officers on staff.
Georgia’s Circa 1985 K-12 School Funding Formula Set for a Redo
Georgians who started kindergarten the year the state adopted its K-12 education funding formula are now in their forties, but the formula remains essentially unchanged.
Study: Medicaid Expansion Reduces Postpartum Hospitalizations
The study examines postpartum hospitalizations, and found a 17% reduction in hospitalizations in the 60 days after giving birth in states that have expanded their Medicaid programs.
Five Georgia Places To Visit This Holiday Season
While Georgia might not be known for its snowfall, that does not stop the state from hosting some magical holiday celebrations. Here are some of the top places to visit during the December holidays this year.
Federal Coronavirus Relief Aid To Deliver $250 Million To Help Bridge Georgia’s Digital Divide
Dozens of Georgia counties with spotty access to high-speed internet will be eligible for a $250 million pot of grant funding available through last year’s federal pandemic relief aid.
Some GA Households to Receive Assistance with Utility Bills
The Georgia Rental Assistance Program and Georgia Power have partnered to help eligible households with their past-due utility bills.
Okefenokee Fans Rally Support Again As Mining Plan Nears Final Georgia EPD Review
A major hurdle could soon be cleared for Twin Pines Minerals’ controversial plan to mine near Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge three years after it was announced.
Georgia Unemployment Rate Stays Steady in September
In August, Georgia’s unemployment rate was 2.8 percent and in September, the state recorded the same unemployment rate.
Georgia’s Seniors Performed Worse on ACT Compared to Their Peers Last Year
According to a report released by ACT last week, the average ACT scores of Georgia’s high school graduates this year was a full point lower than their peers the year before.