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February: Number of registered sex offenders living in Towns County unchanged in February

By Georgia Mountain News | Apr 3, 2025

There was no change in the number of registered sex offenders living in Towns County in February compared to the previous month, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Registered Sex Offenders: 60 living in Dawson County as of February

By Georgia Mountain News | Apr 3, 2025

Dawson County is home to 60 registered sex offenders as of February, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Hart County: Medicaid dependency reached 4% in 2022

By Georgia Mountain News | Apr 3, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4% of income in Hart County, providing an average of $1,835 per capita to residents.

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Hart County seeks public input on parks and recreation plans

By Georgia Mountain News | Apr 2, 2025

The Hart County Recreation and Parks Department is seeking public input to shape its future plans.

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Rep. Will Wade shares views on legislative updates and community recognition

By Georgia Mountain News | Apr 2, 2025

Rep. Will Wade shared insights via Twitter on a recent legislative update and expressed his opinions on taxpayer funding and community recognition.

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Rep. Carter expresses sorrow for 3rd ID soldiers deceased in Lithuania

By Georgia Mountain News | Apr 2, 2025

Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) has issued a statement in response to the identification of four soldiers from the 3rd Infantry Division, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, who were found deceased in Lithuania.

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February: Number of registered sex offenders living in White County unchanged in February

By Georgia Mountain News | Apr 1, 2025

White County saw no change in number of sex offenders in February compared to the previous month, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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96 registered sex offenders live in White County as of February

By Georgia Mountain News | Apr 1, 2025

As of February, 96 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in White County, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Rep. Carter emphasizes timely reauthorization of the OTC drug user fee program

By Georgia Mountain News | Apr 1, 2025

Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA), as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, addressed a hearing on the regulation of over-the-counter (OTC) monograph drugs.

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Harmony House launches 50/50 raffle for child abuse prevention

By Georgia Mountain News | Apr 1, 2025

Harmony House Child Advocacy & Sexual Assault Center is organizing a 50/50 raffle to support its services for victims and survivors in the Northern Judicial Circuit.

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Reps introduce bill to extend rural health programs through 2030

By Georgia Mountain News | Apr 1, 2025

Reps.

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Mixed-use redevelopment launches in Hartwell, Georgia

By Georgia Mountain News | Apr 1, 2025

UC Premier Properties and UC Commercial Properties have announced a new mixed-use redevelopment at 34 Depot Street in Hartwell, Georgia.

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Lumpkin County: Medicaid made up 2.4% of total income in 2022

By Georgia Mountain News | Apr 1, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.4% of income in Lumpkin County, providing an average of $1,115 per capita to residents.

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Residents of Stephens County received $14,358 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 29th in Georgia

By Georgia Mountain News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of Stephens County received an average of $14,358 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 29th highest in Georgia.

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Hart County Chamber celebrates new business opening with ribbon cutting

By Georgia Mountain News | Mar 31, 2025

The Hart County Chamber of Commerce marked the inauguration of Jones Graphics, a custom t-shirt printing business, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new location in Hartwell, Georgia.

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In 2022, Stephens County ranks 54th among Georgia counties with 32% transfer dependency

By Georgia Mountain News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 32% of income in Stephens County—ranking it 54th most dependent among Georgia counties.

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Georgia Mountain News Publication Area: How many H-1B petitions were made by employers classified under the Educational Services industry during 2024?

By Georgia Mountain News | Mar 30, 2025

Employers classified under the Educational Services industry based in the Georgia Mountain News publication area submitted 26 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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36 registered sex offenders live in Towns County as of February

By Georgia Mountain News | Mar 30, 2025

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 36 registered sex offenders are living in Towns County as of February.

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February: Number of registered sex offenders living in Union County go down in February

By Georgia Mountain News | Mar 30, 2025

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows a drop registered sex offender living in Union County in February, compared to the previous month.

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Stephens County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 4.5% of income in 2022

By Georgia Mountain News | Mar 30, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.5% of income in Stephens County, providing an average of $2,017 per capita to residents.