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Georgia’s first baby box installed at Henry County fire station Georgia’s first baby box has been installed at the Henry County Fire Rescue Station No. 6 in Ellenwood, according to GPB News. A state law passed this year that allows places like hospitals and police and fire stations to install baby boxes for the anonymous surrender of infants. Henry County Fire Chief Pat Wilson told GPB News that he has […]
Georgia’s EV industry expands despite fewer incentives for electric vehicle buyers Federal policy has reduced incentives to purchase electric vehicles, and the Georgia General Assembly has remained stagnant on policy that could encourage purchases by consumers. However, the EV industry in the state has continued to expand, according to WABE. Gov. Brian Kemp has been welcoming clean-energy manufacturers in the state, and the state has provided tax breaks and a […]
Georgia election officials ask Supreme Court to delay new mail ballot rules Georgia election officials joined together in a filing Wednesday asking the U.S. Supreme Court to prevent the new Postal Service ballot rules from taking effect for the November election. Secretary of State Brad Raffensberger along with 15 other current and former Georgia election officials said it is too late to change how mail ballots are handled before the […]
Effingham County residents sue over OpenAI data center zoning, secret deal After Effingham County Commissioners confronted residents for the first time over the OpenAI data center deal, three residents filed a complaint in the Superior Court of Effingham County. The complaint challenges how the county zoned the 1,400-acre property planned for the data center without public process, according to GPB News. Attorney Greg Gilluly, who is representing the residents, told […]
Canada’s new tariffs could drive up costs for Georgia businesses and families Canada retaliated against U.S. tariffs with more tariffs of its own worth $28 billion and that went into effect Tuesday. The tariffs range from 15 per cent to 50 per cent on imports from the U.S. The tariffs could have a significant impact on Georgia businesses and consumers. Chris Clark, the president and CEO of the Georgia Chamber […]
National poll finds 75% of Americans oppose data centers near their homes A new national poll found that 75% of Americans would oppose a data center near their home, which is a stark change from last year. The Heatmap Pro poll surveyed more than 2,000 voters and found the change happened across age, gender, income, party and geography. In Georgia, the backlash of data centers remains a central issue. Amy […]
Federal inspections find improvements at Georgia ICE detention facilities. Concerns remain. Federal inspections show that Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities in Georgia have improved since last year, according to WABE. People detained at the facilities, advocates and lawmakers have continued to raise concerns about medical care and living conditions in the facilities. Georgia’s ICE detention facilities include Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, Irwin County Detention Center in Ocilla, Robert A […]
Shawn Harris, vying to unseat Republican Clay Fuller in Georgia's 14th Congressional district, is also a cattle farmer, and like many in the trade, is suffering mightily under Trump's looming beef import plan. Hear how it's literally impacting his and other farmers' wallets, and how Harris' dogged pursuit to represent the rural northwest Georgia district once held by Marjorie Taylor Green actually gets boosts from her social media tirades even […]
At Cobb County's 'Back to School' faculty rally, superintendent (and Trump fan-boy) went off on a 12-plus minutes long political bender that sent dozens of Cobb educators heading for the aisles and exits, prompting scrutiny from the school system. On with me to discuss the event, the tone, the aftermath and the intimidatory effect of the grilling teachers are taking (will there be disciplinary action?) and how one school board […]
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