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Georgia Mountain News area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Georgia Mountain News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Registered sex offenders: 57 living in Union County in February

Union County is home to two more registered sex offenders in February compared to the previous month, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Feb. 17: 91 registered sex offenders living in White County

91 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in White County as of the week ending Feb. 17, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

How did Central NW Habersham County: Precinct Amys Creek residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Georgia Mountain News analysis of Georgia voter history data shows 1,265 voters in Central NW Habersham County: Precinct Amys Creek cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central Town of Mount Airy: Precinct Town Of Mount Airy

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Georgia Mountain News analysis of Georgia voter history data shows 698 voters in Central Town of Mount Airy: Precinct Town Of Mount Airy cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across White County in week ending Mar. 2

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout White County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 2, according to GasBuddy.com.

Feb. 17: 56 registered sex offenders living in Union County

Union County is home to 56 sex offenders registered as of the week ending Feb. 17, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies skyrocket in cities associated with Banks County in 2021

Farms throughout cities in Banks County received $64,949 more in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

Registered sex offenders: 38 living in Towns County in February

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows two fewer registered sex offenders living in Towns County in February, compared to the previous month.

Median age of Rabun County residents is 50

Rabun County residents have a median age of 50-years-old as of 2021, according to US Census Data.

The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Dawson County in 2021

Farms throughout cities in Dawson County received $254,424 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

Who voted in Central E Habersham County: Precinct Habersham North during 2020 Presidential Election?

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Georgia Mountain News analysis of Georgia voter history data shows 7,022 voters in Central E Habersham County: Precinct Habersham North cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Feb. 17: 40 registered sex offenders living in Towns County

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 40 registered sex offenders were living in Towns County as of the week ending Feb. 17.

Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter Criticizes President Biden's State of the Union Address

Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) criticized President Biden's recent State of the Union address, stating, "This President is putting America last." Carter expressed disappointment in the address, highlighting key areas where he felt the President fell short.Carter emphasized the importance of border security, the budget, and national security strategy, stating, "Unfortunately, he missed the mark on each of these points, choosing party politics over the needs of the American people." He criticized Biden for what he perceived as a focus on party politics rather than...

Carter corrects record on Biden’s cures-killing IRA

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) has criticized President Biden's Inflation 'Reduction' Act, particularly focusing on the government-controlled drug pricing mandates. Carter expressed his concerns about the impact of these mandates on medical innovation and patient access to treatments.In a statement, Carter condemned the legislation, stating, "The drug pricing mandates in President Biden’s so-called Inflation ‘Reduction’ Act are some of the worst pieces of legislation I’ve seen during my time in Congress." He further added, "American innovation cures...

Registered sex offenders: 116 living in Stephens County in February

There was the same number of registered sex offenders living in Stephens County in February compared to the previous month, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Carter celebrates Sickle Cell Disease Breakthrough Treatment with SOTU guest Jennelle Stephenson

Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) will attend Thursday’s State of the Union (SOTU) address with guest Jennelle Stephenson, a sickle cell disease (SCD) patient who received one of the first successful curative sickle cell treatments approved by FDA in December 2023."As a pharmacist for over four decades, I know how important it is for patients to have access to life-saving treatments and cures for chronic diseases. American innovation cures the world, and SCD patients are one step closer to living pain-free lives because of it. Jennelle Stephenson is living proof. We must...

Legislative Asian American Pacific Islander Caucus to Host Press Conference on Third Anniversary of Atlanta Spa Shooting