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Democrat LeMario Brown heads to runoff in Georgia Senate District 18 race Democrat LeMario Brown received the most votes in a special election of state Senate District 18 and will head to a runoff Feb. 17. Former state Sen. John Kennedy resigned from the seat because he is running for lieutenant governor. Brown will face off against Republican Steven McNeel in the runoff. Early voting begins Feb. 9. Brown recently […]
Most Georgia parents support banning cell phones in high schools, survey finds The topic of cell phones in schools has been frequented by lawmakers in the past two legislative sessions. Georgia’s public elementary and middle schools started implementing a ban on cell phone use during the school day this year, and lawmakers are considering a ban for high school students as well. Emory University conducts an annual survey of Georgia […]
Kroger to close all 18 Little Clinic locations in Georgia by early April Kroger announced last week that it will be closing all 18 locations of The Little Clinic in Georgia. The Little Clinic provides easy, affordable healthcare inside the grocery store that includes vaccinations, common illness treatment and even weight loss advice. A Kroger spokesperson told The Telegraph that the closures will be effective April 4. “We have enjoyed […]
Ballots set for March 10 special elections in Georgia The ballots have been set for several state elections and one federal election scheduled for March 10. The four elections that are on the docket are state House District 130, state House District 94, state Senate District 53 and U.S. Representative District 14. Although the crowded field for District 14 was decided in mid-January, the final qualifying period for District 53 […]
Georgia groundhogs disagree on winter’s end as Beau Lee sees shadow Georgia’s groundhogs are having a disagreement this year regarding the end of winter. Gen. Beauregard “Beau” Lee emerged from his home at Dauset Trails Nature Center in Jackson and saw his shadow, indicating six more weeks of winter. At the ceremony to announce Gen. Beauregard “Beau” Lee’s prediction Monday, the crowd was audibly disappointed with his forecast. But, North […]
Raffensperger appoints attorney to lead probe of alleged $140M Ponzi scheme Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger named the attorney to head the investigation of First Liberty Building & Loan, the company accused by federal regulators of running a $140 million Ponzi scheme. Jason Doss, a veteran securities fraud attorney, will lead the probe in the lender with connections to GOP leaders. “Throughout my career, I’ve been a fierce advocate […]
Georgia committee recommends sweeping changes to election procedures A heavily Republican study committee released its recommendations concerning Georgia’s election procedures. With few details about the committee's findings, the Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Election Procedures made recommendations that could fundamentally change Georgia’s election system. “Over the past several months, this committee traveled across Georgia, listened to voters, local officials and election professionals and carefully reviewed the information before us,” said Blue-Ribbon […]
Rep. Kendrick rolls out package of bills aimed at affordability in Georgia State Rep. Dar’shun Kendrick, D-Lithonia, recently introduced three pieces of legislation that aims to address affordability and economic mobility issues. “Before affordability was like the buzzword, I've always worked on economic justice issues, so this is nothing new for me,” she said. “All these issues that we talk about down here are important… We can talk about voting […]
Georgia lawmakers propose bills to protect people with disabilities during police encounters Georgia lawmakers held a news conference Wednesday to introduce two pieces of legislation that aim to protect people with mental or physical disabilities. State Sen. Donzella James, D-Atlanta, introduced Senate Bill 419, or “Eric’s ID Law,” which would allow people with physical or mental disabilities that are not immediately obvious or visible to request a symbol to go […]
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