Enrollment for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Still Ongoing
Those 65 and older or medically homebound can apply now.
All others can apply beginning January 2, 2025.…
41% of young voters say UnitedHealthcare CEO murder acceptable
A poll found 41% of adults younger than 30 say the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was acceptable while 40% in that same demographic consider it unacceptable.…
November Tax Revenues Up 2.3%
The State of Georgia’s net tax collections during the month of November approached $2.38 billion, for an increase of $52.9 million, or 2.3%, compared to FY 2024.…
USGS: Hurricanes potentially spread more than 200 invasive species in southeast
The floodwaters from Helene and Milton may have accelerated the spread of invasive wildlife and plant species into new areas in Florida, Georgia, and beyond.…
Kemp Says SREB Commission Will Strengthen High-Demand Career Pipelines
The commission will bring "leaders from across the south to improve education pathways that lead to valuable credentials and rewarding careers."…
3 Indicted for Trafficking of 13-Year-Old Female
Three individuals were indicted last week for allegedly trafficking a 13-year-old female in Georgia. The Georgia Attorney General’s Office said Friday that Emma-Lee Garcia, Noe Borromeo Hernandez, and Brian Smith were each indicted in Houston County. The Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit initiated its investigation after the child disclosed that she was sold for sex in Warner Robins, Georgia. Specifically, Emma-Lee Garcia is alleged to have advertised and sold the 13-year-old female for commercial sex. Garcia is further alleged to have benefitted financially from the sale of the child. Both Noe Borromeo Hernandez and Brian Smith are alleged to…
UnitedHealth boss says ‘health system does not work’
UnitedHealth Group CEO said Friday that the U.S. health care system is flawed, but condemned the "vitriol" aimed at the insurance industry after the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.…
McKinsey to pay $650 million for role in opioid crisis
McKinsey advised Purdue on steps to "turbocharge" sales of OxyContin, a powerful and addictive extended-release opioid, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. …
GBI Still Searching for Man Who Shot Deputy During Traffic Stop
The GBI is investigating after one deputy was shot.…
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Inflation speeds up in latest data
The U.S. Congressional Budget Office’s latest data shows that the federal deficits are also spiking right now, putting them significantly higher than the same time last year.…
Following family footsteps creates new path
Mikiah Miller grew up living the military life. Both of her parents served, and that meant a lot of moving. As she got older, she knew she wanted to follow in her father’s footsteps by joining the U.S. Navy.…
Report highlights IT challenges for VA, calls for better management
The GAO found that despite progress in modernizing its systems, the VA continues to face delays, cost overruns, and inefficiencies in its IT projects.…
Parker Named Chief Executive Officer of Hyundai and Genesis Motor North America
Parker will lead all Hyundai operations and functions in the U.S., Canada and Mexico and Genesis in the U.S. and Canada, along with oversight for Hyundai's manufacturing facilities in Alabama and Georgia.…
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Dec. 15 Is Deadline for Amazon Delivery Drivers, Warehouse Works in Collective Bargaining Dispute
Calling Amazon a 'bully,' the conglomerate of workers said the calls for change come amid continued "low wages, disrespect, and illegal union busting."…
Georgia Ports targets community improvements with $120M in grants for electrical and rail infrastructure
The President & CEO of the Georgia Ports Authority outlined plans to "improve operational sustainability" for neighboring communities in Savannah and Brunswick as the driver of three federal grants totaling more than $120 million.…
CDC reports sharp increase in overdose deaths from elephant opioid
The federal government reported a sharp increase in overdose deaths due to carfentanil, a powerful opioid 100 times stronger than fentanyl that veterinarians use on bears and elephants.…
Report: Average American household has more than $10,000 in credit card debt
The average American household credit card balance as of the third quarter of 2024 was about $10,757.…
USDA issues order requiring bird-flu testing of national milk supply
The federal government issued an order Friday that mandates the national milk supply be tested for bird flu.…
Everyday Economics: Could a Fed rate cut in December be the Last of this cycle?
The U.S. labor market continues to show signs of a persistent slowdown.
At the same time, inflation data is mixed and some data suggests inflation may be more stubborn than previously anticipated.…
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Hyundai Metaplant Now Running Heavy-Duty Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Electric Trucks
These Hyundai XCIENT hydrogen fuel-cell Class 8 heavy-duty trucks will transport vehicle parts from HMGMA suppliers across the region to the Megasite on a daily basis.…
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