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There were 76 registered sex offenders living in Hart County as of the week ending Feb. 24, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Registry shows 76 sex offenders living in Lumpkin County as of week ending Feb. 24

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 76 registered sex offenders were living in Lumpkin County as of the week ending Feb. 24.

ICYMI: State of the Union Response

Amidst the recent State of the Union address by President Biden, various criticisms have emerged regarding his handling of key issues such as border security, the economy, and national security strategy.During a recent discussion, a prominent figure expressed disappointment, stating, "I thought I was going to a State of the Union address, but it turned out to be a Democrat pep rally." The individual highlighted concerns about the administration's approach to the economy and its impact on the American people.Criticism extended to President Biden's policies, with remarks...

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Dawson County in week ending Mar. 9?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Dawson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

Carter introduces permanent telehealth for seniors bill

Washington, D.C. - A bipartisan group of representatives, including Earl L. “Buddy” Carter, Lisa Blunt Rochester, Greg Steube, Terri Sewell, Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Jefferson Van Drew, and Joe Morelle, have introduced the Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024 aimed at permanently extending telehealth flexibilities for Medicare beneficiaries.The bill, if passed, will guarantee permanent access to telehealth services for Medicare beneficiaries while also extending these flexibilities to federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics. The initiative is intended...

Rep. Will Wade Introduces Legislation Providing Homestead Exemptions for Dawson County Seniors

State Representative Will Wade has introduced House Bill 1422 and House Bill 1423 to provide homestead exemptions for certain senior citizens in Dawson County from ad valorem taxes used for county and educational purposes. Rep. Wade expressed the importance of supporting seniors on fixed incomes, stating, “Our Dawson seniors are feeling the financial burdens of record-high inflation and the rising costs of everyday necessities.” He urged the Senate to vote favorably for the exemptions after passing the House.State Senator Steve Gooch praised Rep. Wade's efforts, saying,...

Georgia Legislative Caucuses to Host First-Ever Tri-Caucus Town Hall

Members of the Georgia Legislative Black (GLBC), Legislative Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) and Hispanic Legislative Caucuses will come together to host the first-ever tri-caucus town hall event in Atlanta. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at the Latin American Association.Keynote speakers at the town hall will include State Representatives Carl Gilliard (D-Savannah) from the GLBC, Michelle Au (D-Johns Creek) representing the AAPI Caucus, and Senator Jason Esteves (D-Atlanta) from the Hispanic Legislative Caucus.The purpose of the...

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Union County in week ending Mar. 9

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Union County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

Registered sex offenders: 130 living in Habersham County as of week ending Feb. 24

130 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Habersham County as of the week ending Feb. 24, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Hart County in week ending Mar. 9

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Hart County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

Registered sex offenders: 56 living in Dawson County as of February

Dawson County is home to 56 registered sex offenders as of February, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Southeastern Habersham County: Precinct Mud Creek

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Georgia Mountain News analysis of Georgia voter history data shows 3,052 voters in Southeastern Habersham County: Precinct Mud Creek cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Registered sex offenders: 78 living in Franklin County as of week ending Feb. 24

Franklin County is home to 78 sex offenders registered as of the week ending Feb. 24, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Franklin County in week ending Mar. 9?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Franklin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in White County in week ending Mar. 9?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout White County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

Registered sex offenders: 88 living in Banks County as of week ending Feb. 24

There were 88 registered sex offenders living in Banks County as of the week ending Feb. 24, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Registered sex offenders: 86 living in Banks County as of February

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 86 registered sex offenders are living in Banks County as of February.

Registered sex offenders: 56 living in Dawson County as of week ending Feb. 24

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 56 registered sex offenders were living in Dawson County as of the week ending Feb. 24.

Registered sex offenders: 92 living in White County in February

Three more sex offenders live in White County in February compared to the previous month, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central Habersham County: Precinct Demorest