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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 […]
Advocates urge state leaders address PFAS risks to Georgia water supplies Advocacy groups across Georgia are raising concerns about PFAS — commonly known as “forever chemicals” — as evidence continues to show their presence in drinking water supplies, particularly in parts of northwest Georgia near industrial operations. PFAS are a large group of manmade chemicals that have been used for decades in manufacturing and consumer products. Once released, they can […]
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 […]
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 […]
Advocates rally at Capitol for bill to curb high-speed police chases A suspect ran from law enforcement officers. After a police pursuit, the suspect crashed his vehicle. David Johnson’s uncle was an innocent bystander who suffered injuries due to the crash. “I don't want that to happen to anybody else's family because that's truly traumatizing and just really painful,” Johnson said. Johnson, a student at Savannah State University, stood with […]
Speaker Burns proposes major overhaul of Georgia property taxes Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns made an impromptu announcement Wednesday to introduce a bill that would eliminate property taxes for Georgia homesteads. “Property tax rates have skyrocketed far beyond what most Georgians can reasonably afford or be expected to pay, placing an unfair and unsustainable financial burden on countless homeowners throughout the state,” Burns said. If passed, the Georgia Home Ownership […]
Georgia State Patrol recruitment strained as ICE lures candidates, official says A top public safety official told state lawmakers last week that recruitment in law enforcement faces challenges from local and federal competitors. Department of Public Safety Commissioner Billy Hitchens told lawmakers that the Georgia State Patrol’s goal of employing 1,000 troopers has partially been impacted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement poaching potential candidates. ICE promises a $50,000 signing […]
Few Georgia schools opt in to EPA-funded lead testing for water pipes The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has offered to pay for schools and childcare facilities to test for lead in their pipes, but many schools in Georgia have been slow to accept the offer. Around 17% of public schools in Georgia have opted in for testing and about 3% of childcare facilities, according to RTI International. Compare that to […]
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