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Registered Sex Offenders: 38 living in Rabun County as of week ending Sept. 14

By Georgia Mountain News | Sep 19, 2024

Rabun County is home to 38 sex offenders registered as of the week ending Sept. 14, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Georgia GOP delegation questions USPS on ballot processing

By Georgia Mountain News | Sep 19, 2024

Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) has joined all Republican members of the Georgia congressional delegation, led by Rep. Rick Allen (R-GA), in sending a letter to United States Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. The letter expresses concerns regarding the Atlanta Regional Processing and Distribution Center's (RPDC) ability to process mail-in absentee ballots for the upcoming election.

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Subcommittee Chair questions Biden-Harris administration's increased funding for environmental initiatives

By Georgia Mountain News | Sep 19, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Chair Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) delivered opening remarks at today’s hearing titled “Holding the Biden-Harris EPA Accountable for Radical Rush-to-Green Spending.”

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House committee passes bill delaying NOAA's proposed boat speed restrictions

By Georgia Mountain News | Sep 19, 2024

The House Natural Resources Committee has passed a bipartisan bill, led by Representatives Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) and Mary Peltola (D-AK), to delay funding for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) proposed speed restrictions for boats measuring 35 to 65 feet. The delay will remain until the Department of Commerce can fully implement new monitoring systems for North Atlantic right whales through funding authorized in this bill.

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Lawmakers urge USDA action for Georgia farmers after Tropical Storm Debby

By Georgia Mountain News | Sep 19, 2024

Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) and House Agriculture Committee Vice Chair Austin Scott (R-GA) have joined Senators Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) in a bipartisan, bicameral effort to address the needs of Georgia farmers affected by Tropical Storm Debby. They have sent a letter to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, urging him to ensure that all impacted farmers receive maximum support from the Federal Crop Insurance Program.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Dawson County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Sept. 14

By Georgia Mountain News | Sep 19, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Dawson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Rabun County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Sept. 14

By Georgia Mountain News | Sep 19, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Rabun County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Towns County in week ending Sept. 14?

By Georgia Mountain News | Sep 19, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Towns County was found at five gas stations in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Hart County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Sept. 14

By Georgia Mountain News | Sep 19, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Hart County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Union County in week ending Sept. 14?

By Georgia Mountain News | Sep 19, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Union County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Dawson County in week ending Sept. 14?

By Georgia Mountain News | Sep 19, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Dawson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Habersham County in week ending Sept. 14?

By Georgia Mountain News | Sep 19, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Habersham County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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660 students were enrolled in kindergarten in Banks County schools during 2022-23 school year

By Georgia Mountain News | Sep 19, 2024

There were 660 kindergarten students enrolled in Banks County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

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Registry shows 134 sex offenders living in Habersham County as of week ending Sept. 14

By Georgia Mountain News | Sep 18, 2024

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 134 registered sex offenders were living in Habersham County as of the week ending Sept. 14.

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Sept. 14: 92 registered sex offenders living in White County

By Georgia Mountain News | Sep 18, 2024

There were 92 registered sex offenders living in White County as of the week ending Sept. 14, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Towns County in week ending Sept. 7?

By Georgia Mountain News | Sep 18, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Towns County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Rabun County in week ending Sept. 7?

By Georgia Mountain News | Sep 18, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Rabun County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Sept. 14: 37 registered sex offenders living in Towns County

By Georgia Mountain News | Sep 18, 2024

Towns County is home to 37 sex offenders registered as of the week ending Sept. 14, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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House committee advances bipartisan Telehealth Modernization Act

By Georgia Mountain News | Sep 18, 2024

The Energy and Commerce Committee has unanimously advanced the Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024, a bipartisan effort led by Representatives Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), Greg Steube (R-FL), Terri Sewell (D-AL), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA), Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ), Joe Morelle (D-NY), and Debbie Dingell (D-MI). The legislation extends telehealth flexibilities for Medicare beneficiaries through 2026, including federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics.

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Rep. Carter advocates for parental control over children's online interactions

By Georgia Mountain News | Sep 18, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today delivered remarks in favor of Sammy’s Law, a bipartisan bill aimed at safeguarding children online by informing parents about dangerous interactions on social media, during an Energy and Commerce Committee markup.