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DeKalb lawmakers form committee to examine superintendent’s hire

Tuesday, October 14 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The DeKalb County House Delegation wants answers about the hiring of DeKalb County School District Superintendent Dr. Devon Horton. Horton was indicted last week by... Read More.

Georgians praise release of Israeli hostages

Monday, October 13 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Three months ago, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp met with the family of hostage Evyatar David, pleading for his release. On Monday, the governor celebrated his... Read More.

Georgia lawmaker Mandi Ballinger dies

Sunday, October 12 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Gov. Brian Kemp remembered Georgia state Rep. Mandi Ballinger as a leader who was respected across the political aisle. Ballinger, R-Canton, died after a lengthy... Read More.

Former board member expressed concerns about indicted DeKalb superintendent

Friday, October 10 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – A former DeKalb County School Board member told The Center Square in 2023 she had concerns about Superintendent Dr. Devon Horton, who is accused of taking kickbacks while he was a superintendent in Illinois. ... Read More.

Health care costs make strange bedfellows in Georgia politics

Thursday, October 9 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Republican Georgia U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's social media feeds are usually peppered with posts complaining about Democratic policies. But this week, the Rome congresswoman... Read More.

Shutdown leads to slight uptick in Georgia unemployment claims

Thursday, October 9 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The Georgia Department of Labor told The Center Square that it has received 272 unemployment claims related to the federal government shutdown. Georgia has about... Read More.

Georgia lawmakers eyeing bill to guarantee access to vaccines

Wednesday, October 8 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Four Georgia House Democrats said they plan to introduce legislation that would codify access to vaccines in Georgia. Reps. David Wilkerson, D-Powder Springs, Marvin Lim,... Read More.

Battle continues over nonprofit voter registration organization

Tuesday, October 7 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – When the Georgia Secretary of State's Office removed 477,000 ineligible voters from the rolls, 267,000 were identified through the Electronic Registration Information Center. Commonly known... Read More.

Crude oil price increase leads to higher Georgia gas prices

Monday, October 6 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Gas prices are creeping up in October with a 2-cent increase from last week, according to AAA. The average cost of a gallon of regular... Read More.

Panel recommends removal of Fulton County judge

Monday, October 6 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – A three-member panel of the Judicial Qualifications Commission of Georgia is recommending that Fulton County Judge Shermela J. Williams be removed from her post. The... Read More.

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