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Carter praises SCOTUS for limiting bureaucratic regulatory power

By Georgia Mountain News | Jun 28, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) released a statement following the Supreme Court of the United States' (SCOTUS) ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises, et al. v. Raimondo. The decision overturns the 1984 Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council ruling, which established the Chevron deference and granted extensive regulatory control to unelected bureaucrats.

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Carter and Paris Hilton advocate for child abuse prevention in youth treatment facilities

By Georgia Mountain News | Jun 28, 2024

Tens of thousands of children reside in youth residential treatment facilities across the nation. Ideally, these programs offer counseling, treatment, and care for struggling teens and children. However, investigations have revealed distressing incidents of abuse at some centers, including fight clubs, sexual abuse, forced isolation, inadequate medical care, and even death.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Towns County in week ending June 22

By Georgia Mountain News | Jun 28, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Towns County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Q1: 39 registered sex offenders living in Rabun County

By Georgia Mountain News | Jun 28, 2024

There are 39 registered sex offenders living in Rabun County as of the first quarter of 2024, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Franklin County in week ending June 22?

By Georgia Mountain News | Jun 28, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Franklin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Registry shows 113 sex offenders living in Stephens County as of week ending June 22

By Georgia Mountain News | Jun 28, 2024

According to the Registry, 113 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Stephens County as of the week ending June 22, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Habersham County in week ending June 22?

By Georgia Mountain News | Jun 28, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Habersham County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Q1: 37 registered sex offenders living in Towns County

By Georgia Mountain News | Jun 27, 2024

Towns County is home to 37 sex offenders registered as of the first quarter of 2024, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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219 Hispanic students enrolled in Stephens County School District schools in 2022-23 school year

By Georgia Mountain News | Jun 27, 2024

There were 219 Hispanic students enrolled in Stephens County School District schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

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Registry sees no change in number of registered sex offenders living in Dawson County in May

By Georgia Mountain News | Jun 27, 2024

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows no change in the registered sex offenders living in Dawson County in May, compared to the previous month.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in White County in week ending June 22?

By Georgia Mountain News | Jun 27, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout White County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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91 registered sex offenders live in White County as of week ending June 22

By Georgia Mountain News | Jun 27, 2024

White County is home to 91 sex offenders registered as of the week ending June 22, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Bill aims to balance whale protection with maritime safety

By Georgia Mountain News | Jun 27, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) testified before the House Natural Resources Committee in favor of his bipartisan bill to delay funding for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) proposed speed restrictions for boats 35’ to 65’. The proposed restrictions aim to protect North Atlantic right whales but have raised concerns about safety risks for commercial vessels, potential job losses, and economic impacts.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Habersham County in week ending June 22?

By Georgia Mountain News | Jun 27, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Habersham County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Lawmakers raise concerns about Express Scripts' TRICARE contract

By Georgia Mountain News | Jun 27, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) have sent a letter to Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Dr. Lester Martinez-Lopez and Director of the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Lieutenant General Telita Crosland, expressing concerns over Express Scripts’ exclusive contract to administer TRICARE’s pharmacy program.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Dawson County in week ending June 22?

By Georgia Mountain News | Jun 27, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Dawson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many Black students were enrolled in Stephens County School District schools in 2022-23 school year?

By Georgia Mountain News | Jun 26, 2024

There were 439 Black students enrolled in Stephens County School District schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Banks County in week ending June 22?

By Georgia Mountain News | Jun 26, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Banks County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Towns County's football teams did not receive any funding in 2023

By Georgia Mountain News | Jun 26, 2024

Towns County's collegiate football teams did not receive any funding during the 2023 season, the same as in the previous year.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lumpkin County in week ending June 22?

By Georgia Mountain News | Jun 26, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Lumpkin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.