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Economics

Trump’s $12 billion farm aid package could offer short-term relief for struggling Georgia producers

Trump’s $12 billion farm aid package could offer short-term relief for struggling Georgia producers Georgia farmers are calling a new $12 billion federal aid package a much-needed lifeline as they confront rising production costs and years of unstable crop prices. The one-time assistance, announced this week by President Trump, is expected to reach producers before the end of February. Farmers told CBS News that the aid would help them secure […]

todayDecember 12, 2025 20 9

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Georgia election board rejects proposal to expand use of hand-marked paper ballots

Georgia election board rejects proposal to expand use of hand-marked paper ballots Georgia’s State Election Board on Wednesday narrowly rejected a proposal that would have clarified when counties may use hand-marked paper ballots instead of the state’s mandated touchscreen voting machines. The vote revived long-running tensions over ballot security, voter privacy, and the limits of the board’s power. According to reporting from The Associated Press, the rule failed on a […]

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Fulton County taxpayers could pay Trump’s legal fees after election interference case dismissed

Fulton County taxpayers could pay Trump’s legal fees after election interference case dismissed Fulton County residents may be responsible for a sizable legal tab after the election interference case against former President Donald Trump and several co-defendants was thrown out. According to WSB-TV, the projected cost to taxpayers could reach between $10 million and $20 million. Fulton County Commission Chair Robb Pitts told the station the county is bracing for […]

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Georgia lawmakers seek clarity on safety upgrades after $600M prison investment

Georgia lawmakers seek clarity on safety upgrades after $600M prison investment Georgia lawmakers want answers on how a $600 million investment has improved safety inside the state’s prison system, saying persistent violence, staffing shortages and security failures cast doubt on whether the money is making a difference. At a House Budget Committee hearing Monday, Atlanta News First reported that Chair Billy Hitchens said one of the most serious issues — […]

todayDecember 2, 2025 8 2

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Economics

Debt can strain young adults during the holidays. Experts have tips on coping

Debt can strain young adults during the holidays. Experts have tips on coping Credit card balances often climb at the end of the year, and for many young adults, the added financial pressure can take a toll on mental health. Assistant professor at University of Georgia’s School of Social Work Gaurav Sinha, told Georgia Public Broadcasting that financial strain and emotional well-being are closely linked — particularly for people ages […]

todayDecember 2, 2025 7

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Community

Cold weather settles in: What to know about thermostats and freezing temps in Georgia

Cold weather settles in: What to know about thermostats and freezing temps in Georgia The Christmas season is in full swing, and winterlike conditions are becoming more common in Georgia. The Augusta Chronicle reports that temperatures are already dipping across the state and expected to fall further in the coming weeks, though winter does not officially start until the winter solstice on Dec. 21. Georgians and their thermostats Georgia Power […]

todayDecember 2, 2025 6

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Education

New Loan Rule from Trump Administration Leaves Key Degrees Off ‘Professional’ List

New loan rule from Trump administration leaves key degrees off ‘professional’ list A federal policy overhaul tied to President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill is poised to reshape how graduate students finance their education.  As Newsweek reports, the U.S. Department of Education is adopting a new framework that limits how much students can borrow based on whether their degree qualifies as “professional.” The shift could significantly reduce available aid […]

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Elementary Schools in Savannah-Chatham Will Begin Random Contraband Screenings

Elementary Schools in Savannah-Chatham Will Begin Random Contraband Screenings The Savannah-Chatham County Public School District has expanded its random contraband inspections to include all elementary schools, a policy shift officials say is intended to address safety concerns among younger students. According to reporting from the Savannah Morning News, the district has long required random searches in middle and high schools under its student code of conduct. This school year, the […]

todayNovember 21, 2025 12

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Environmental Concerns Rise as Georgia Data Centers Multiply

Environmental Concerns Rise as Georgia Data Centers Multiply As Georgia becomes one of the nation’s fastest-growing data center hubs, communities and environmental groups warn of mounting risks to water supplies, wildlife habitat and the electric grid. In rural Twiggs County, residents are fighting a proposed data center complex they say could overwhelm limited water resources and reshape the local landscape. Nancy Lubeck told Georgia News Connection that county leaders have […]

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