Georgia Mountain News

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March 2: 92 registered sex offenders living in White County

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

Census Bureau: 77.4% of people in Habersham County were old enough to vote in 2021

Of the 45,767 citizens living in Habersham County in 2021, 77.4% were old enough to vote, equating to 35,423 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Franklin County in week ending Mar. 16

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

Registered Sex Offenders: 74 living in Hart County as of Q4 2023

According to the Registry, 74 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Hart County as of the fourth quarter of 2023.

March 2: 57 registered sex offenders living in Union County

Union County is home to 57 sex offenders registered as of the week ending March 2, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

How many people were old enough to vote in Franklin County during 2021?

Of the 23,256 citizens living in Franklin County in 2021, 78% were old enough to vote, equating to 18,138 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

How many people were old enough to vote in Towns County during 2021?

Of the 12,300 citizens living in Towns County in 2021, 87.4% were old enough to vote, equating to 10,751 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Carter secures funding to expand Effingham water infrastructure

Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter, a representative from Georgia, has successfully secured $1.75 million in federal funding to expand Effingham County’s water and sewer infrastructure. The funding, obtained as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 Department of Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, will be dedicated to a project aimed at enhancing the pumping capacity of Hodgeville Road Lift Station No. 4 by constructing 26,000 feet of 18-inch force main to cater to additional development needs. This initiative comes in response to the current 12-inch force main's incapacity to...

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

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

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Towns County in week ending Mar. 16?

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

Carter supports passage of final FY24 appropriations package

Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) expressed his support for the passage of the final FY24 appropriations package in a recent statement. Carter highlighted the achievements made by House Republicans in securing conservative wins within the appropriations package.Carter stated, “Against the odds, House Republicans were able to secure conservative wins in this appropriations package that will help strengthen our border security, save taxpayer dollars, fully fund veterans’ health care and benefits, support our ally Israel, and prevent the Biden administrations’ woke...

Carter Funds Roadway Improvements for Blackshear

Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter of Georgia has successfully secured $2.5 million for roadway and logistical improvements at Pierce County Industrial Park. The funding comes as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. According to Carter, this financial support will be used for the construction of a new entrance to the industrial park, which is facing a strain on its existing infrastructure due to upcoming installations and a surge in demand caused by population and economic growth."I’m proud to...

Registered Sex Offenders: 126 living in Habersham County as of Q4 2023

Habersham County is home to 126 sex offenders registered as of the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Dawson County in week ending Mar. 16?

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

March 2: 38 registered sex offenders living in Towns County

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 38 registered sex offenders were living in Towns County as of the week ending March 2.

Registered Sex Offenders: 78 living in Franklin County as of Q4 2023

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 78 registered sex offenders are living in Franklin County as of the fourth quarter of 2023.

1 gas station in cities throughout Union County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Mar. 16

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

Carter Acquires Funding for SR 38 Bypass in Liberty County