The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has declared a level one drought throughout much of the state, including Metro Atlanta, following a hot and dry summer into fall. While water use restrictions are not yet officially in place, they could be as soon as this week if we don’t see any rain. While yards and water bills are starting to suffer, the real risk is for farmers, who if they don’t get some rain soon may find themselves SINKING…
Committee on Maternal Mortality hears about work being done across the state
The House Study Committee on Maternal Mortality heard some alarming statistics Thursday — but also heard from experts on work being done by researchers and institutions across the state to address Georgia’s high maternal mortality rate. Dr. Jacob Warren,...Lawmakers hear testimony on casinos and gambling
For the past two days, members of the House Special Committee on Economic Growth have listened to a long trail of speakers that included casino executives, sports betting operators and other key stakeholders — some speaking in favor of legalizing gambling in...Lawmakers hear testimony on casinos and gambling
For the past two days, members of the House Special Committee on Economic Growth have listened to a long trail of speakers that included casino executives, sports betting operators and other key stakeholders — some speaking in favor of legalizing gambling...Senator Perdue hosts workshop to help Georgians protect themselves from scammers
If you want to learn ways to safeguard your personal information, head to Middle Georgia later this week. Office staff for U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) will hold a workshop Friday at Middle Georgia State University to discuss ways to fight fraud in today’s...
