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The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 38 registered sex offenders were living in Rabun County as of the week ending Jan. 20.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Stephens County in week ending Jan. 27?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Stephens County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

Banks County is home to 91 sex offenders in January

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows three fewer registered sex offenders living in Banks County in January, compared to the previous month.

Jan. 20: 116 registered sex offenders living in Stephens County

Stephens County is home to 116 sex offenders registered as of the week ending Jan. 20, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

1 gas station in cities throughout White County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Jan. 27

The only price of diesel in cities throughout White County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

Jan. 20: 77 registered sex offenders living in Lumpkin County

There were 77 registered sex offenders living in Lumpkin County as of the week ending Jan. 20, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

1 gas station in cities throughout Dawson County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Jan. 27

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Dawson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

Hart County is home to 75 registered sex offenders as of week ending Jan. 20

75 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Hart County as of the week ending Jan. 20, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Carter, Ferguson Hold Moment of Silence on House Floor Honoring Georgia Army Reservists Killed in Jordan

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reps. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) and Drew Ferguson (R-GA) led the Georgia Congressional Delegation in a moment of silence on the House floor today to honor the memory of Sgt. William Jerome Rivers of Carrollton, Spc. Kennedy Ladon Sanders of Waycross, and Spc. Breonna Alexsondria Moffett of Savannah. The three Army Reservists tragically lost their lives during an Iran-backed terrorist attack in Jordan on January 28, 2024.During the moment of silence, Rep. Carter expressed his condolences and emphasized the sacrifice made by the fallen soldiers. He...

Carter, Clyde Challenge FCC’s “Digital Discrimination” Rule

Representatives Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) and Andrew Clyde (R-GA) have led a group of 65 House Republicans in introducing a Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution of disapproval to overturn the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) new "digital discrimination" rule. The rule, finalized on November 15th, 2023, aims to prevent digital discrimination of access to broadband services but has drawn criticism for granting the FCC unchecked authority over the internet and the telecommunications industry.In a statement, Rep. Carter expressed concerns about the...

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Union County in week ending Jan. 27

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Union County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Dawson County in week ending Jan. 27

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Dawson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

Habersham County is home to 130 registered sex offenders as of week ending Jan. 20

Habersham County is home to 130 sex offenders registered as of the week ending Jan. 20, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Franklin County is home to 78 registered sex offenders as of week ending Jan. 20

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 78 registered sex offenders were living in Franklin County as of the week ending Jan. 20.

46 is median age of White County residents by 2021

White County residents have a median age of 46-years-old as of 2021, according to US Census Data.

Rep. Carter Outlines Environment and Manufacturing Priorities as E&C Subcommittee Chair

Rep. Earl Carter of Georgia recently assumed the role of Chair of the Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials. Expressing his gratitude for the appointment, Carter outlined his priorities for the subcommittee. One of the key issues Carter highlighted is the need to address permitting challenges that hinder various industries. He emphasized, "I don't care if you're in health care, if you're in mining, if you're in energy, everyone agrees that permitting is crushing us." Recognizing the concerns surrounding Biden...

Carter Mourns Loss of Georgia Soldiers Killed in Jordan