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The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 96 registered sex offenders were living in White County as of the week ending March 8.

115 registered sex offenders live in Stephens County as of week ending March 8

According to the Registry, 115 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Stephens County as of the week ending March 8, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Registry shows 36 sex offenders living in Towns County as of week ending March 8

There were 36 registered sex offenders living in Towns County as of the week ending March 8, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Rabun County registered more sex offenders in February

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

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

By Georgia Mountain News | Apr 9, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.9% of income in Rabun County, providing an average of $1,503 per capita to residents.

85 registered sex offenders live in Banks County as of week ending March 8

By Georgia Mountain News | Apr 9, 2025

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 85 registered sex offenders were living in Banks County as of the week ending March 8.

Employers in Georgia Mountain News publication area filed 1,747 H-1B petitions throughout 2024

In 2024, 1,747 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in 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.

60 registered sex offenders live in Dawson County as of week ending March 8

There were 60 registered sex offenders living in Dawson County as of the week ending March 8, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Habersham County is home to 134 registered sex offenders as of week ending March 8

According to the Registry, 134 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Habersham County as of the week ending March 8, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Ribbon-cutting ceremony planned for Hartwell Family Clinic in Hartwell

The Hart County Chamber of Commerce is organizing a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Hartwell Family Clinic, a new primary care facility aimed at providing healthcare services to the Hartwell community.

Hart County is home to 81 registered sex offenders as of week ending March 8

Hart County is home to 81 sex offenders registered as of the week ending March 8, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

113 registered sex offenders live in Stephens County as of February

There are 113 registered sex offenders living in Stephens County as of February, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Hart County registered fewer sex offenders in February

There was one less registered sex offender living in Hart County in February compared to the previous month, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

White County ranks 53rd in Georgia for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

In 2022, residents of White County received an average of $13,427 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 53rd highest in Georgia.

Franklin County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 4.2% of income in 2022