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Lumpkin County: Medicare dependency reached 6.4% in 2022

By Georgia Mountain News | Apr 23, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.4% of income in Lumpkin County, providing an average of $2,995 per capita to residents.

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Lumpkin County is home to 79 registered sex offenders as of week ending March 22

By Georgia Mountain News | Apr 22, 2025

Lumpkin County is home to 79 sex offenders registered as of the week ending March 22, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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March 22: 60 registered sex offenders living in Dawson County

By Georgia Mountain News | Apr 22, 2025

Dawson County is home to 60 sex offenders registered as of the week ending March 22, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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96 registered sex offenders live in White County as of week ending March 22

By Georgia Mountain News | Apr 22, 2025

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 96 registered sex offenders were living in White County as of the week ending March 22.

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Franklin County ranks 83rd highest in Georgia for per capita government transfer income at $12,225 in 2022

By Georgia Mountain News | Apr 21, 2025

In 2022, residents of Franklin County received an average of $12,225 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 77th lowest in Georgia.

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Hart County is home to 80 registered sex offenders as of week ending March 22

By Georgia Mountain News | Apr 21, 2025

According to the Registry, 80 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Hart County as of the week ending March 22, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Stephens County: Medicare made up 9.6% of total income in 2022

By Georgia Mountain News | Apr 21, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 9.6% of income in Stephens County, providing an average of $4,306 per capita to residents.

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Registry shows 134 sex offenders living in Habersham County as of week ending March 15

By Georgia Mountain News | Apr 20, 2025

There were 134 registered sex offenders living in Habersham County as of the week ending March 15, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Registry shows 85 sex offenders living in Banks County as of week ending March 15

By Georgia Mountain News | Apr 20, 2025

According to the Registry, 85 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Banks County as of the week ending March 15, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under Transportation and Warehousing industry file 6 petitions in Georgia Mountain News publication area throughout 2024

By Georgia Mountain News | Apr 20, 2025

In 2024, six H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry located within the Georgia Mountain News publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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March 15: 36 registered sex offenders living in Towns County

By Georgia Mountain News | Apr 20, 2025

According to the Registry, 36 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Towns County as of the week ending March 15, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Rep. Will Wade comments on local sports battle and engages on social media

By Georgia Mountain News | Apr 20, 2025

Rep. Will Wade shared a series of tweets highlighting local sports competition and personal reflection over the days of April 19 and 20, 2025.

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Georgia Mountain News area weekly mass times

By Georgia Mountain News | Apr 19, 2025

The following parishes in the Georgia Mountain News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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2022: Banks County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By Georgia Mountain News | Apr 19, 2025

Since 1970, Banks County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 7.3%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 16.1%.

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White County: Medicare transfers accounted for 8.4% of income in 2022

By Georgia Mountain News | Apr 19, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 8.4% of income in White County, providing an average of $4,122 per capita to residents.

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March 15: 96 registered sex offenders living in White County

By Georgia Mountain News | Apr 18, 2025

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 96 registered sex offenders were living in White County as of the week ending March 15.

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Registered Sex Offenders: 79 living in Lumpkin County as of week ending March 15

By Georgia Mountain News | Apr 18, 2025

Lumpkin County is home to 79 sex offenders registered as of the week ending March 15, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Registered Sex Offenders: 81 living in Hart County as of week ending March 15

By Georgia Mountain News | Apr 18, 2025

According to the Registry, 81 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Hart County as of the week ending March 15, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Rep. Will Wade shares brief insights on social media

By Georgia Mountain News | Apr 17, 2025

Rep. Will Wade engaged with his audience through a series of concise tweets in mid-April 2025.

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Student entrepreneurs shine at Hart business pitch competition

By Georgia Mountain News | Apr 17, 2025

The Hart County Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Hartwell Main Street and funded by Georgia Power, held its second annual StartUp Hart Business Pitch Competition on Tuesday evening.