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News from March 2024

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March 2: 116 registered sex offenders living in Stephens County

By Georgia Mountain News | Mar 20, 2024

There were 116 registered sex offenders living in Stephens County as of the week ending March 2, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Q4 2023: 93 registered sex offenders living in Banks County

By Georgia Mountain News | Mar 20, 2024

According to the Registry, 93 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Banks County as of the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Rabun County is home to 39 registered sex offenders as of week ending March 2

By Georgia Mountain News | Mar 20, 2024

39 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Rabun County as of the week ending March 2, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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92 registered sex offenders live in White County as of February

By Georgia Mountain News | Mar 20, 2024

92 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in White County as of February, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across White County in week ending Mar. 16

By Georgia Mountain News | Mar 20, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout White County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Registered Sex Offenders: 55 living in Dawson County as of Q4 2023

By Georgia Mountain News | Mar 20, 2024

There are 55 registered sex offenders living in Dawson County as of the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Carter obtains federal funding for Glynn County 9-1-1 center

By Georgia Mountain News | Mar 20, 2024

Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) has successfully secured $3.7 million in federal funding to upgrade Glynn County's emergency communications technology. The funding is part of the Fiscal Year 2024 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.The allocated funds will be utilized to replace the county's portable radios, which were set to reach their end-of-service date on December 31, 2023. The new radios will come equipped with LTE and Wi-Fi capabilities, ensuring that first responders in Glynn County, including various agencies like the Glynn...

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Carter secures Camden County resiliency funding to combat sea level rise

By Georgia Mountain News | Mar 20, 2024

Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter has successfully secured $1.24 million for the Camden County Resiliency Center to combat sea level rise along Georgia’s coast. The funding is part of the Fiscal Year 2024 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.In a statement, Rep. Carter highlighted the importance of the center's work in protecting, restoring, and responsibly developing Camden County. He emphasized the center's role in engaging, educating, and monitoring Georgia’s coastal environment, as well as promoting smart development practices.Rep. Carter...

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Chairs Rodgers and Carter Criticize Biden's EV Mandates

By Georgia Mountain News | Mar 20, 2024

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee Chair Buddy Carter have criticized President Biden's Electric Vehicle (EV) mandates, stating that it will have negative consequences for American families and could potentially cede American leadership to China.According to Rodgers and Carter, the EPA's announcement of a mandate that 67 percent of all new vehicles be electric by 2032 is part of the Biden administration's "rush-to-green agenda." Rodgers expressed that the mandate will force...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Lumpkin County in week ending Mar. 16?

By Georgia Mountain News | Mar 19, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lumpkin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Hart County is home to 75 registered sex offenders as of week ending March 2

By Georgia Mountain News | Mar 19, 2024

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 75 registered sex offenders were living in Hart County as of the week ending March 2.

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Lumpkin County is home to 76 registered sex offenders as of week ending March 2

By Georgia Mountain News | Mar 19, 2024

Lumpkin County is home to 76 sex offenders registered as of the week ending March 2, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Dawson County in week ending Mar. 16?

By Georgia Mountain News | Mar 19, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Dawson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

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57 registered sex offenders live in Union County as of February

By Georgia Mountain News | Mar 19, 2024

Union County is home to 57 registered sex offenders as of February, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Dawson County in week ending Mar. 16

By Georgia Mountain News | Mar 19, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Dawson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Elect Gary Richardson to be Sworn in for 2023-2024 Legislative Term

By Georgia Mountain News | Mar 19, 2024

ATLANTA – State Representative-Elect Gary Richardson will be sworn in to the Georgia House of Representatives for the 2023-2024 term to serve House District 125 TOMORROW, Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 9 a.m. in the House Chamber of the Georgia State Capitol.Columbia County Superior Court Judge and Former State Representative Barry Fleming will swear in Rep. Elect Richardson.The ceremony will take place at the Georgia State Capitol, specifically in the House Chamber located at 206 Washington Street S.W., Atlanta, GA 30334.Rep. Elect Gary Richardson is set to officially...

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Carter lands safety, traffic funding for College of Coastal Georgia

By Georgia Mountain News | Mar 19, 2024

Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) has successfully secured $1.5 million for the College of Coastal Georgia to construct a Campus Loop Road aimed at enhancing campus safety and traffic flow. The funding was included in the Fiscal Year 2024 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.Speaking about the importance of the funding, Rep. Carter emphasized, "The College of Coastal Georgia is a wonderful institution that provides a world-class education right here in our district. Student safety is a priority, and this funding will...

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Who voted in Northwestern Union County: Precinct Dooley during 2020 Presidential Election?

By Georgia Mountain News | Mar 18, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Georgia Mountain News analysis of Georgia voter history data shows 1,223 voters in Northwestern Union County: Precinct Dooley cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Habersham County is home to 130 registered sex offenders as of week ending March 2

By Georgia Mountain News | Mar 18, 2024

There were 130 registered sex offenders living in Habersham County as of the week ending March 2, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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38 registered sex offenders live in Towns County as of February

By Georgia Mountain News | Mar 18, 2024

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 38 registered sex offenders are living in Towns County as of February.