Four years after losing to Democrat Joe Biden by fewer than 12,000 votes in Georgia, former President Donald Trump captured the state’s 16 electoral votes Nov. 5 by defeating Vice President Kamala Harris by more than 117,000 votes.
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Starting Nov. 1, a new state-based exchange –Georgia Access – will replace healthcare.gov as Georgia becomes the 20th state to trade in the federal exchange for a state-specific model.
State to roll out Georgia Access health insurance exchange
The Georgia Supreme Court Tuesday denied an expedited appeal of a Fulton County Superior Court ruling that invalidated a series of election law changes approved by the Republican-controlled State Election Board.
State Supreme Court denies bid to reinstate election rule changes
For the second time in three years, Gov. Brian Kemp is giving Georgians a tax rebate worth more than $1 billion.
Gov. Kemp announces $1B state tax rebate
Hatchett touts record in run for third Senate term
Krise seeks to be voice for women in State Senate
The bridge at the Franklin County/Madison County line on Highway 29 will be closed beginning Oct. 14 for as long as one year.
DOT to close bridge on Highway 29 at county line
On Aug. 30, the Senate Study Committee on Farmland Preservation convened at Habersham EMC to discuss the future of farmland preservation in Georgia.
State Senate committee on farmland preservation meets in Clarkesville
Accepting the Georgia Downtown Association’s 2024 Outstanding Promotional Campaign award from the City of Lavonia are (from left) Mayor Courtney Umbehant, Assistant City Manager Daniel Carson, Downtown Development Director Barbara Busby, Main Street Manager Ashley Rose Dodd and City Manager Charles Cawthon. Georgia Downtown Association Vice President Aundi Lesle (right) presented the award.
