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Jones, Collins receive 11th hour endorsements

Monday, June 15 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Georgia second-term Gov. Brian Kemp endorsed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in the Republican gubernatorial primary runoff on Sunday night, calling him a strong, trusted ally. ... Read More.

MARTA, drones highlight safety questions ahead of World Cup

Friday, June 12 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Officials with Atlanta's transit system promised safety for riders and penalties for those who vandalize the stations. Officers from Denver's transit agency will be helping... Read More.

Raffensperger says audit shows primary results are accurate

Thursday, June 11 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Georgia's May 19 primary election was 99.99% accruate, according to audit results released Thursday by Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. The ballot image audit analyzed... Read More.

Georgia offering work-based high school diploma this fall

Wednesday, June 10 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Georgia high school students planning to forgo college and enter high-demand career fields can gain real-world experience before graduation through a new diploma approved by the State Board of Education. ... Read More.

More than 128,000 early voters for Georgia’s primary runoff

Tuesday, June 9 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - More than 128,000 people have voted early in Georgia's June 16 primary runoff election, according to the Secretary of State's Office. Another 6,916 absentee ballots... Read More.

Charges filed in MARTA shooting as safety questions continue

Tuesday, June 9 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - The Department of Justice filed charges against a man accused of shooting a 17-year-old male on a Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority train. Anthony Douglas... Read More.

Police did welfare check of judge’s brother the day disputed will signed, but bodycam missing

Tuesday, June 9 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Decatur, Georgia, police visited the home of Municipal Court Chief Judge Rhathelia Stroud on the same day a disputed will is dated that gave her control over her dying brother's estate, but the department says no bodycam footage... Read More.

Fuel tax break drains Georgia revenue collections

Monday, June 8 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Georgia's fuel tax collections in May were $196.6 million lower when compared to last year, in part because of a two-month fuel tax suspension approved by state lawmakers and second-term Republican Gov. Brian Kemp. ... Read More.

Kemp adds sales tax legislation to busy special session

Friday, June 5 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Some Georgia cities and counties could vote on an additional 1-cent sales tax in November, thanks to an addition to the agenda for the June 17 General Assembly's special session. ... Read More.

Johnston resigns from State Election Board

Thursday, June 4 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Georgia State Election Board member Janice Johnston resigned from the board on Thursday, citing personal reasons. Johnston, who was appointed by the Georgia Republican Party... Read More.

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Jones, Collins receive 11th hour endorsements

MARTA, drones highlight safety questions ahead of World Cup

Raffensperger says audit shows primary results are accurate

Georgia offering work-based high school diploma this fall

More than 128,000 early voters for Georgia’s primary runoff

Charges filed in MARTA shooting as safety questions continue

Police did welfare check of judge’s brother the day disputed will signed, but bodycam missing

Fuel tax break drains Georgia revenue collections

Kemp adds sales tax legislation to busy special session

Johnston resigns from State Election Board

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