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

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 — […]

December 2, 2025 47 2

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Giving Tuesday spotlights critical support for service members facing unexpected crises

Giving Tuesday spotlights critical support for service members facing unexpected crises When Hurricane Helene hit Fort Eisenhower in Augusta in 2024, many of the 1,300 sailors and Marines stationed at the post were displaced. The nonprofit Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society provided more than $600,000 in emergency aid, including temporary housing, essential needs, and home repairs. Bob Ruark, the president and CEO of the nonprofit Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, said this […]

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Audit finds Georgia’s rural hospital tax credit brings millions but falls short of growing needs

Audit finds Georgia’s rural hospital tax credit brings millions but falls short of growing needs A Georgia tax credit provides millions of dollars to struggling rural hospitals, but it’s not enough to fund growing needs in these communities. A recent state audit conducted by the Fiscal Research Center at Georgia State University found that Georgia’s Rural Hospital Tax Credit program has generated more than $432 million for rural hospitals since […]

December 1, 2025 84 3

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Georgia awards $24M to expand electric vehicle charging network statewide

Georgia awards $24M to expand electric vehicle charging network statewide The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced Thursday that it is awarding more than $24 million to expand Georgia’s infrastructure for electric vehicles. The funds from the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program will be used to build fast-charging stations for electric vehicles at 26 locations, mostly in rural areas. GDOT identified 33 potential NEVI locations to close gaps […]

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With Giving Tuesday approaching, the Red Cross is asking Georgians to remember them

With Giving Tuesday approaching, the Red Cross is asking Georgians to remember them Giving Tuesday is approaching, and the Red Cross is asking donors to remember the organization after the holidays. In 2025, more than 500 Red Cross volunteers in the Georgia Region assisted families who needed support after devastating home fires, storms, tornadoes, and other disasters. The Red Cross also distributed over $4 million in financial assistance to households […]

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PSC staff warn Georgia Power’s expansion plan could raise bills for consumers

PSC staff warn Georgia Power’s expansion plan could raise bills for consumers Two separate reports submitted to the Georgia Public Service Commission found that Georgia Power’s request to expand its capacity could harm consumers. Professional staff for the PSC submitted written testimony Nov. 12 that said the expansion could require $3.5 billion in new revenue by 2030, which would result in about $20 a month for the average household consumer. […]

December 1, 2025 38 2

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OPINION: Misuse of National Guard killed a woman not even old enough to do what she was doing in D.C.

Not that you need ANY more information to BE outraged about this tragedy, but did you know that, in 20-year-old Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom's home state of West Virginia, the minimum age to even BECOME a police officer is 21? She was 20. She was 20, in the National Guard, serving essentially in a law enforcement capacity for no rational reason, and was there in camouflage - which camouflages you […]

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BREAKING: State drops Trump election interference case

This is a developing story. Fulton County Superior Court judge Scott McAfee issued a one-page dismissal of the sprawling racketeering case against President Donald Trump, essentially ending Georgia's prosecution of the former-and-current President and co-conspirators in their alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The prosecutor who'd recently taken on the case, Pete Skandalakis "wrote in a memo accompanying the notice that overt acts listed in the indictment that were taken […]

November 26, 2025 83 1

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State officials urge Georgians to get ready as Winter Preparedness week begins

State officials urge Georgians to get ready as Winter Preparedness week begins Winter Weather Preparedness week is set for December 1 through 5, and the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) have informational sessions planned throughout the week to inform Georgians how to protect their families and homes. “As we saw earlier this year, the impacts of winter weather can be felt across the entire state of Georgia,” […]

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