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You now have until October 31 to complete the Census

A federal judge has rejected the Trump administrations truncated Census schedule and has ruled that the national head count must continue until October 31. The previous deadline was September 30.…

Severe weather expected in Southeast Georgia this afternoon

The National Weather Service is predicting severe thunderstorms throughout Southeast Georgia this afternoon. Numerous scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and evening across Southeast South Carolina…

COVID, internet deserts and mistrust harm Georgia’s Census results

Last September, Gov. Brian Kemp named 66 state leaders to promote the 2020 Census as members of the statewide Complete Count Committee. In November he gave the committee a pep talk to…

Congress launches investigation into hysterectomies at Georgia detention facility

Top U.S. House Democrats are investigating a whistleblower’s allegations that immigrant women in a Georgia detention center endured gynecological procedures without their consent or full understanding of the treatment that…

‘When we count, we matter.’ Census push continues in Georgia

Local leaders from Rome to Savannah pressed Georgians on Monday to complete the 2020 census with only 10 days left before the deadline. Georgia ranks near the bottom of states…

Cool weather means fall insects are about to invade your home

As the weather cools across the state, several fall insects will begin to take center stage around Georgia homes. Be on the lookout for these nuisance pests and make preparations…

Georgia is 47th in the nation in completing the census

When it comes to filling out their census forms, Georgians are doing a poor job compared to the rest of the United States. Georgia currently ranks 47 in the nation…

Two Georgia colleges rank in national Top 20

Georgia is one of only three states with more than one public university in the nation’s Top 20, according to rankings released Monday by U.S. News & World Report. Georgia…

Georgia Deputy shown in viral video placed on leave

In response to a viral video showing a Clayton County deputy using physical force against a man reported to be a Lyft passenger, Sheriff Victor Hill has ordered the deputy…

High number of uninsured and high medical costs rank Georgia low in health care

Georgia slipped to No. 46 among the states in a new ranking of health system performance, down from 42nd the previous year. The new 2020 Commonwealth Fund report on states’…

Georgia leaders concerned about Labor Day coronavirus bump

As Labor Day approaches, Georgia officials are warning residents to be safe and cautious over the Labor Day weekend. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is doing another flyaround tour of the…