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

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

By Georgia Mountain News | Mar 30, 2025

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Lumpkin County registered fewer sex offenders in February

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

By Georgia Mountain News | Mar 29, 2025

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61 registered sex offenders live in Union County as of February

By Georgia Mountain News | Mar 28, 2025

Union County is home to 61 registered sex offenders as of February, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Registered Sex Offenders: Numbers go up in Franklin County in February

By Georgia Mountain News | Mar 28, 2025

Franklin County registered more sex offender in February compared to the previous month, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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White County: Residents received $35.14 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Georgia Mountain News | Mar 28, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.5% of income in White County, providing an average of $1,220 per capita to residents.

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Registered Sex Offenders: Numbers unchanged in Habersham County in February

By Georgia Mountain News | Mar 27, 2025

According to the Registry, there was no change in the number of sex offenders living in Habersham County in February compared to the previous month, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Registry shows 39 sex offenders living in Rabun County as of February

By Georgia Mountain News | Mar 26, 2025

As of February, 39 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Rabun County, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Carter introduces bill to ease broadband deployment regulations

By Georgia Mountain News | Mar 26, 2025

Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter has introduced the Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act, aimed at easing regulatory barriers for broadband deployment.

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Union County: Medicaid dependency reached 2.9% in 2022

By Georgia Mountain News | Mar 26, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.9% of income in Union County, providing an average of $1,285 per capita to residents.

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Rep. Buddy Carter recognized as top effective lawmaker by CEL

By Georgia Mountain News | Mar 25, 2025

Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter, a Republican from Georgia, has been acknowledged by the Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL) for his consistent effectiveness in Congress.

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In 2022, Rabun County ranks 21st among Georgia counties for government transfer income per capita at $14,896

By Georgia Mountain News | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Rabun County received an average of $14,896 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 21st highest in Georgia.

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Registry shows 133 sex offenders living in Habersham County as of February

By Georgia Mountain News | Mar 24, 2025

There are 133 registered sex offenders living in Habersham County as of February, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Carter introduces bill against Biden's air quality standards

By Georgia Mountain News | Mar 24, 2025

Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter has introduced a bill aimed at reversing the Biden-Harris Administration's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5).

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Habersham County: Medicaid made up 2.9% of total income in 2022

By Georgia Mountain News | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.9% of income in Habersham County, providing an average of $1,161 per capita to residents.

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Registered Sex Offenders: 85 living in Banks County as of week ending March 1

By Georgia Mountain News | Mar 23, 2025

According to the Registry, 85 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Banks County as of the week ending March 1, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.