Lawmakers introduce bill to increase Georgia teachers’ amount of sick leave
The legislation says that under current law, teachers and school staff only have three days of accumulated sick leave.
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Georgia Department of Labor: Augusta’s job market rose in December
The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that Augusta had a recorded unemployment rate of 4.2 percent in December 2024.
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Georgia rolls out Thales biometric enrollment kiosks for driver’s license services
The DDS is rolling out self-service biometric enrollment kiosks to improve the accessibility of its most commonly rendered ...
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Georgia student scores mostly unchanged in national test
Scores on a biennial federal test for Georgia fourth and eighth graders show that students on the whole are not progressing ...
Georgia has its first case of ‘zombie deer disease’ and hunting season could be in danger
The zombie deer disease has made its way to Georgia and its spread is concerning for animal experts and hunters alike.
Bank worker opened fake accounts used to deposit stolen checks, Georgia cops say
Fedrick Jeffries, 33, was fired from his job at a branch in unincorporated Norcross after he was suspected of stealing money ...
16-year-old boy in Georgia responsible for bomb threat at Georgetown High School, authorities say
GEORGETOWN, Texas — The Georgetown Police Department said a 16-year-old boy in Georgia has admitted to making a bomb threat ...
Couple’s car totaled when ice falls from Georgia bridge
A couple on a work trip in Georgia said their weekend plans were ruined before they could even check into their hotel after their car was destroyed by ice that fell into traffic.
Trump signs Laken Riley Act into law. Georgia, Athens and the country react. See the Tweets
President Donald Trump has signed the Laken Riley Act into law. Read about the bill and see social media reactions here.
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Georgia teen charged in string of arsons, burglary, fire marshals say
A 17-year-old teen was charged in connection to seven separate arsons that occurred between late November 2024 through January 2025.
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136 dogs rescued after reports of alleged animal abuse in south Georgia
PIERCE COUNTY, Ga. — An investigation into alleged animal abuse is underway after the Georgia Department of Agriculture says ...
Viral video lands Georgia caregiver in legal hot water for allegedly exploiting disabled patient
Lucrecia Kormassa Koiyan, 19, was arrested on Tuesday after video of her 'provocative' video came to light on social media, ...