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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.

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.

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State to roll out Georgia Access health insurance exchange

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Thursday, October 31, 2024
By Dave Williams Capitol Beat News Service   ATLANTA – For more than a decade, Georgians have been able to sign up for health insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on the federal government’s healthcare.gov website. That’s about to change.  Starting Nov.
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.

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.

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State Supreme Court denies bid to reinstate election rule changes

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Thursday, October 24, 2024
By Dave Williams Capitol Beat News Service   ATLANTA – 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.
For the second time in three years, Gov. Brian Kemp is giving Georgians a tax rebate worth more than $1 billion.

For the second time in three years, Gov. Brian Kemp is giving Georgians a tax rebate worth more than $1 billion.

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Gov. Kemp announces $1B state tax rebate

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Thursday, October 24, 2024
By Dave Williams Capitol Beat News Service   ATLANTA – For the second time in three years, Gov. Brian Kemp is giving Georgians a tax rebate worth more than $1 billion. Kemp said Tuesday he will include the rebate in the mid-year budget he introduces to the General Assembly in January.

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Hatchett touts record in run for third Senate term

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Thursday, October 17, 2024
By Julianne Akers The Northeast Georgian   CORNELIA – State Sen. Bo Hatchett (R-Cornelia) is vying for his third term this November representing Georgia State Senate District 50. This year he is facing a Democratic challenger June Krise of White County. District 50 includes Franklin County.

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Krise seeks to be voice for women in State Senate

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Thursday, October 17, 2024
By Samantha Sinclair White County News   June Krise wants to be a voice for women in the Georgia State Capitol. “Women are upset,” she said, explaining she’s been finding calls. “Women are under attack.” She is the Democrat running for the District 50 Senate seat against incumbent Bo Hatchett.
The bridge at the Franklin County/Madison County line on Highway 29 will be closed beginning Oct. 14 for as long as one year.

The bridge at the Franklin County/Madison County line on Highway 29 will be closed beginning Oct. 14 for as long as one year.

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DOT to close bridge on Highway 29 at county line

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Thursday, October 3, 2024
FRANKLIN SPRINGS – The bridge at the Franklin County/Madison County line on Highway 29 will be closed beginning Oct. 14 for as long as one year. Contractors for the Georgia Department of Transportation will replace the bridge over the Hudson River.
On Aug. 30, the Senate Study Committee on Farmland Preservation convened at Habersham EMC to discuss the future of farmland preservation in Georgia. 

On Aug. 30, the Senate Study Committee on Farmland Preservation convened at Habersham EMC to discuss the future of farmland preservation in Georgia. 

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State Senate committee on farmland preservation meets in Clarkesville

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Thursday, September 12, 2024
CLARKESVILLE – On Aug. 30, the Senate Study Committee on Farmland Preservation convened at Habersham EMC to discuss the future of farmland preservation in Georgia.
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.

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.

Lavonia honored at Georgia Downtown Conference

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Wednesday, September 4, 2024
LAVONIA – The City of Lavonia, Mayor Courtney Umbehant and Lavonia DDA and Main Street have been awarded by the Georgia Downtown Association with an Award of Excellence for 2024’s GDA Outstanding Promotional Campaign.
Victoria Bryant State Park in Royston has been listed among the best state parks to see beautiful fall leaves. The park is on Georgia State Parks’ Leaf Watchers’ Trail.

Victoria Bryant State Park in Royston has been listed among the best state parks to see beautiful fall leaves. The park is on Georgia State Parks’ Leaf Watchers’ Trail.

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Victoria Bryant on list of state parks for fall leaf watching

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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
As autumn sweeps across Georgia, the state’s most popular parks often steal the spotlight for leaf watching.  But this year, Georgia State Parks invite visitors  to venture off the beaten path and discover the vibrant fall foliage at some of Georgia’s lesser-known parks.
The Row 60 podcast, hosted by Clark Gaines (left) and Adam Thornton (right) from a studio in Canon, is available on YouTube and most streaming platforms. (Photo by Eavenson)

The Row 60 podcast, hosted by Clark Gaines (left) and Adam Thornton (right) from a studio in Canon, is available on YouTube and most streaming platforms. (Photo by Eavenson)

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Franklin Dawgs offer UGA podcast from Row 60 view

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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
By Charlie Eavenson Staff Writer   Are all your rowdy friends coming over to see the Georgia Bulldogs square off against Clemson on Saturday? Still need some help getting fired up for the game?