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The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Stephens County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

80% of Dawson County residents old enough to vote in 2021

Of the 26,202 citizens living in Dawson County in 2021, 80% were old enough to vote, equating to 20,967 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Dawson County in week ending Apr. 20

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Dawson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Lumpkin County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Apr. 20

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lumpkin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

Habersham County: White students were most represented ethnicity in 2022-23 school year

White was the most represented ethnicity in Habersham County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

April 6: 57 registered sex offenders living in Union County

Union County is home to 57 sex offenders registered as of the week ending April 6, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

April 6: 37 registered sex offenders living in Towns County

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 37 registered sex offenders were living in Towns County as of the week ending April 6.

White County schools' student body comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year

White was the most represented ethnicity in White County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Lumpkin County in week ending Apr. 20

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Lumpkin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Dawson County in week ending Apr. 20?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Dawson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

Chairs Rodgers and Carter Blast EPA’s Burdensome Power Plant Rules That Will Shut Down American Energy

Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee Chair Buddy Carter (R-GA) have strongly criticized the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its recent announcement of new rules impacting the power sector, warning that these regulations will have severe consequences for U.S. energy reliability.In a joint statement, Rodgers and Carter expressed their concerns, stating, "The EPA’s rush to dismantle our nation’s base load electricity generation will harm...

Rep. Victor Anderson Honored for Support of North Georgia Technical College

State Representative Victor Anderson (R-Cornelia) was recently honored for his dedicated advocacy of technical education and North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) during the college’s “1943 Gala,” organized by NGTC’s Foundation Board of Trustees."I am grateful to North Georgia Technical College for acknowledging my commitment to supporting both the school and technical education," said Rep. Anderson. "This recognition by NGTC’s Foundation Board of Trustees is a testament to our collective efforts in advancing technical education in Georgia. I look forward to continuing...

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Hart County in week ending Apr. 20?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Hart County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

April 6: 118 registered sex offenders living in Stephens County

There were 118 registered sex offenders living in Stephens County as of the week ending April 6, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Franklin County in week ending Apr. 20?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Franklin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

Governor Signs Rep. Powell’s Legislation to Protect Minors from Predators

State Representative Alan Powell (R-Hartwell) witnessed Governor Brian Kemp signing House Bill 993 into law at the State Capitol in Atlanta. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Powell, aims to safeguard minors in Georgia from predators by criminalizing the act of grooming them for sexual offenses or human trafficking.Chairman Powell expressed his satisfaction with the new law, stating, “I am proud to see this important legislation get signed into law today by Governor Kemp to protect Georgia’s minors from predators.” He emphasized the necessity of addressing evolving...

Legislation Redefining Advanced Practice Registered Nurses and Supporting Military Medical Personnel Signed into Law