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Unemployment continues decline after federal benefits expiration
Hundreds of Businesses Put on Notice Over ‘Fake Reviews’
Holiday blues? Economic challenges threaten season with delays, shortages and price hikes
Survey: Pandemic shutdowns created ‘lost generation’ that will impact careers, mental health
Food prices reach highest level in a decade
- Crime & Safety
Former Boeing 737 MAX Chief Technical Pilot Indicted for Fraud
NHTSA to Test Safety Capabilities for a Number of 2022 Model cars
Last defendant sentenced in Gangster Disciples case
Former Georgia Insurance Commissioner sentenced to federal prison
45-Count Indictment Unsealed Charging 18 Individuals with Drug, Gun Crimes in Georgia
- Health
Poll: Majority of Americans think COVID-19 threat is getting less serious
White House readies vaccine rollout for children ages 5-11
Health care costs going up as seniors struggle to pay bills
CDC: More than 140k US Children Lost a Primary or Secondary Caregiver Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot Unanimously Recommended for Emergency Use Authorization by U.S. FDA Advisory Committee
- Politics
- Local Gov’t Around GA
Taxation by Citation: City of Adrian Used Court Fund to Pay Bonuses for Police Department
Candidate Says Mayor is Using Antiquated Ordinance, Police to Remove Signs from Private Property
Speed Camera Enforcement Set to Begin at Some Effingham county Schools
Statesboro City Councilwoman Received Unemployment Benefits Based on Elected Official Compensation
Glynn Co. Bans Alcohol on Beaches for GA-FL weekend
- Georgia Legislature
Georgia lawmakers begin process to bolster freight needs
Ralston Peddles $25M Bonus for Local police, $10M Raise for Prosecutors
Georgia House leader wants more spending to fight crime in Atlanta
Victims of Stalking Have More Protections in Georgia Beginning Thursday
July 1 to Bring Host of New Laws for Georgians
- State Politics
Report says Georgia government could operate more than a month with rainy funds
GA Congresswoman Wants to Incentivize Pet Food Donations in New Legislation
Georgia to seek deadline extension for federal aid
Georgia judges, prosecutors call for judicial reforms
Georgia Joins 19-State Effort Urging Congress to Oppose Legislation Increasing Natural Gas, Oil Costs
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- Courts
Saldano Brothers Acquitted of All Charges After Two Day Trial
First Amendment Lawsuit Against Savannah Mayor Ends with Permanent Injunction
Georgia judges, prosecutors call for judicial reforms
District Attorney in Columbus Suspended by Governor Kemp
3 Make Short List for 4th Judgeship in Ogeechee Judicial circuit
- Investigations
Attorney General Opens Inquiry into City of Oliver After Refusal to Provide Public Records
Evans Memorial Nurses, Doctor: “Woman Can’t Be Seen Due to Blacklisting by Hospital Admin”
Against Plea of Deputy, EMH Discharged Man Who Later Died in Officer-Involved Shooting
DOCS: Violent Abuse Allegations, Reprimand Taint Admin Files of Sheriff’s Candidate
Congressional Candidate’s Claims About Educational Degrees, Nursing Tenure Are Inconsistent
- Law Enforcement
Paulding Sheriff Launches Project Lifesaver
12 Graduate from DCS Basic Community Supervision Training
IRS Files Lien Against South Georgia Sheriff After a Decade of Unpaid Taxes
Taxation by Citation: City of Adrian Used Court Fund to Pay Bonuses for Police Department
Officer Killed in the Line of Duty to Be Laid to Rest Friday
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State News
(The Center Square) – Georgia has disbursed only $37 million of the $989 million in Emergency Rental Assistance program money the state has been...
Law Enforcement
Sheriff Gary Gulledge is proud to announce the implementation of Project Lifesaver in Paulding County. Project Lifesaver is the premier search and rescue program operated...
State Politics
(The Center Square) – Georgia had enough money in its rainy day fund to cover 39.3 days of expenses before finishing last fiscal year...
National Politics
(The Center Square) – Lawmakers need to rethink their strategy to regulate Big Tech as calls for increased oversight grow louder, according to a...
National Politics
Rep. Lucy McBath (GA-06) and the House Judiciary Committee passed H.R. 2377, the Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act. McBath is the lead sponsor of the...
State Politics
(The Center Square) – Georgia had enough money in its rainy day fund to cover 39.3 days of expenses before finishing last fiscal year...
National Politics
Last week the U.S. Senate passed U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff’s bipartisan bill to reform transparency and accountability in America’s prisons. Sen. Ossoff introduced the Prison...
State Politics
Representative Lucy McBath (GA-06) joined Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08), a member of the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus, and Representatives Fred Upton (MI-06) and Young...
National Politics
(The Center Square) – The National School Boards Association late Friday apologized to its members for a letter it sent to the Biden administration...
National Politics
Sen. Jon Ossoff recently visited Gwinnett Technical College, met with students, and spoke about his push to make technical schools and job training programs...
National Politics
Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) spoke on the House floor about the need to end federal supplemental unemployment benefits in order to get Americans...
South Georgia Local News
Last week during an extended swing through South Georgia, U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff surveyed the Okefenokee Swamp and was briefed by senior U.S. Fish...
State News
(The Center Square) – Georgia has disbursed only $37 million of the $989 million in Emergency Rental Assistance program money the state has been...
State News
(The Center Square) – Georgia’s transportation revenue is showing more positive signs of recovery, Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Commissioner Russell McMurry said. The...
Health
(The Center Square) – The majority of Americans believe the threat of the coronavirus is getting less serious, and a plurality believe President Joe...
State News
The Tennessee Valley Authority and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have reached a multi-agency agreement to provide continued funding for three federal fish...
State News
The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) has announced that 61 offenders completed their high school coursework during FY2020 and FY2021 through Foothills Education Charter...
Health
(The Center Square) – The White House announced Wednesday new plans for the “potential authorization” of COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11, saying they...
Law Enforcement
Sheriff Gary Gulledge is proud to announce the implementation of Project Lifesaver in Paulding County. Project Lifesaver is the premier search and rescue program operated...
Law Enforcement
Twelve officers graduated from the Basic Community Supervision Officer Training (BCSOT) at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth, Georgia. The graduation ceremony...
Courts
By: Eric Cumbee The First Amendment lawsuit filed against Savannah Mayor Van Johnson has been resolved with a federal judge signing a permanent injunction....
Law Enforcement
City of Adrian bank statements show a handful of bonuses paid to employees of the police department from the city’s court account, prompting questions...
Local Gov't Around GA
A candidate seeking office in the City of Port Wentworth claims that police are removing campaign signs from the yards of her supporters at...
Local Gov't Around GA
Beginning October 1, a number of school zones in Effingham County will utilize unmanned speed detection devices to fine speeders. These particular speed zone...
Bulloch Local Government
A member of the Statesboro City Council collected unemployment benefits based on the compensation received as an elected official, public records show. But who...
Local Gov't Around GA
Press release from Glynn County Many visitors are anticipated to make their way to the Golden Isles for the annual Georgia/Florida game held in...
Local Gov't Around GA
Camden County officials announced late last week that the county has hired an individual to roll out the programs associated with the American Rescue...
Columns
“If politicians stopped meddling with things they don’t understand, there would be a more drastic reduction in the size of government than anyone in...
Sticky Post
The following column is an opinion piece and reflects the views of the author and not those of The Georgia Virtue. Three different cases...
Let Me Tell You Why You're Wrong
In Ep. 192, Dave, Matt, and Jessica discuss the newest secession effort, 2 qualified immunity rulings handed down by SCOTUS, and Texas’ effort to...
National News
(The Center Square) – Total unemployment fell again last week, continuing an ongoing trend following the expiration of federal unemployment benefits in September. The...
National News
The Federal Trade Commission is blanketing industry with a clear message that, if they use endorsements to deceive consumers, the FTC will be ready...
National Politics
A U.S. Senator from the Peach State has partnered with one from Florida to draft legislation that would make home ownership “more affordable” for...
National News
(The Center Square) – A series of economic struggles that have grown increasingly worse this year will likely have a significant impact on the...
National Politics
(The Center Square) – About $6 billion in new taxes, fees and fines specific to the oil and gas industry are on the table...
National News
(The Center Square) – New national research shows that parents fear students who lost time in school during the pandemic shutdowns could experience long-term...
North Georgia Local News
The media center at East Central Elementary was full of positive energy Wednesday afternoon, October 20, as teachers were presented with an opportunity, through...
South Georgia Local News
Governor Brian Kemp announced Wednesday that bicycle company Cannondale, a premium brand of Dorel Industries, Inc. will open a new state-of-the-art U.S. assembly facility...
Bulloch Local News
Governor Brian Kemp and Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) Commissioner Amy M. Jacobs have awarded the inaugural Quality Rated Language and...
Bulloch Community
The Statesboro Family YMCA will host the 2nd Annual Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 30 from 4 pm – 6 pm. Local...
Sticky Post
The following column is an opinion piece and reflects the views of the author and not those of The Georgia Virtue. Three different cases...
North Georgia Community
Sheriff Gary Gulledge announces the 2021 Paulding Cops for Kids, Inc. Christmas shopping event requirements and important dates. Paulding Cops for Kids, Inc. is...
