Imelda forecast to follow Humberto away from mainland
(The Center Square) – Potentially deadly rip currents and high surf are possible as tropical storms Imelda and Humberto buffet the East Coast in the coming days.
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Humberto’s rhythm with Imelda could save Carolinas
(The Center Square) – Residents of the Carolinas, seldom a fan of hurricanes much less those reaching Category 5, are hopeful for a rhythm between Humberto and Imelda.
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One-year mark of storm that cost Georgia billions
(The Center Square) – Hurricane Helene swept through Georgia one year ago, taking lives and the livelihood of Georgians from the coast to the northeast corner of the state.
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Georgia’s Pathways to Coverage extended
(The Center Square) – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services agreed to expand a program that provides health care coverage to Georgians who don't qualify for traditional Medicaid, Gov. Brian Kemp said Thursday.
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Watchdog says Biden Education Department defied court order on Title IX enforcement
(The Center Square) – A watchdog group says the U.S. Department of Education ignored a federal court order on the Biden administration's expansion of Title IX protections and is dragging its feet on a report about it.
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Special election set for Georgia Senate seat
(The Center Square) – Voters in Senate District 35 will go to the polls on Nov. 18 to decide who will replace Jason Esteves, who stepped down to run for governor.
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Chronic absenteeism affects economy, crime
(The Center Square) – Chronic absenteeism affects the dropout rate, which in turn affects crime and the economy, Georgia lawmakers were told.
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Republicans hang on to Georgia Senate seat
(The Center Square) – Despite a strong showing by Democrat Debra Shigley in August, Republicans held on to the District 21 Senate seat.
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Carr says 53 sheriffs backing his gubernatorial campaign
(The Center Square) – It's the battle of endorsements between Attorney General Chris Carr and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, with Carr coming out swinging on Tuesday with endorsements from 53 county sheriffs.
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Democrats eying special Georgia Senate election
(The Center Square) – A state Senate seat that was reliably Republican during the 2024 election is drawing the attention of Georgia Democrats.
Democrat Debra Shigley won 8,444 of... Read More.
