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LATEST NEWS FROM THE NETWORK
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Coastal Georgia federal workers face uncertainty as buyout deadline looms
February 03, 2025
It isn’t known how many Coastal Georgia workers on the federal payroll have opted for the buyout. The effects on the region’s economy and the delivery of government services of any workforce reduction also are unclear.
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On the verge of a government shutdown, Carter votes for temporary spending bill
December 21, 2024
Stop-gap funding measure includes disaster funding, extends farm programs.
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Endangered North Atlantic right whales begin return to Georgia’s coast
December 03, 2024
Boaters sighted the first calf of the season on Nov. 24 off Cape Romain, SC.
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Robust Election Day turnout in Coastal Georgia. Here are their voices
November 05, 2024
Voters turn out with friends, family and focus.
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A public safety disconnect among Liberty County voters
October 11, 2024
Only one race on the Nov. 5 ballot – the sheriff’s race – specifically involves public safety. But when The Current asked Liberty County residents about public safety and the election, not one mentioned the county sheriff’s race.
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Kamala Harris woos Savannah, but can she win Georgia
August 29, 2024
A successful blueprint for softening the margins in rural Georgia already exists.
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Harris, Walz make barbecue stop in Sandfly
August 29, 2024
Campaign bus draws crowd to small community in Chatham County.
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Georgia’s Black voters could be key as Biden, Trump vie for support ahead of Atlanta debate
June 24, 2024
There has been a concerted effort by the campaigns to woo the Black vote during recent visits to metro Atlanta, a world away from rural towns like Ellaville, a town of about 2,000 residents, roughly one third of whom are Black.
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Most of Coastal Georgia skipped May primary election
May 22, 2024
Many candidates had no opposition while other races suffered from lackluster discussions.
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Southwest Georgia hospital could reopen with help from federal appropriations
April 05, 2024
Officials say they’re considering reopening as a Rural Emergency Hospital. The model requires hospitals switch out inpatient beds for a focus on emergency services, in exchange for a boost in federal support.
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Environmentalists mixed over new bill targeting mining near Okefenokee
February 21, 2024
A new bill would restrict some new mining near the Okefenokee for 3 years; some environmental groups say it protects the mining company more than the swamp.
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Fishing rights bill heads to full House for vote
February 17, 2024
The legislation would guarantee Georgians the right to fish in navigable rivers and streams. It narrowly advanced out of committee over the objections of representatives of recreational boating interests who complained the bill is overly restrictive.
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Georgia plans ‘strategic surge’ to check Medicaid eligibility after 150k children lose coverage
December 20, 2023
State sets aside $54M after letter from federal officials.
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More tourism communities ask voters to approve lodging taxes for child care
November 15, 2023
Stipends fund help for housing day care for workers in hospitality industries.
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Climate change is a fiscal disaster for local governments − our study shows how it’s testing communities in Florida
October 06, 2023
The study shows the impacts are not evenly distributed. Municipalities with the greatest fiscal risks are geographically and demographically smaller, denser, wealthier and whiter.
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