Category: thecurrentga.org
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How Georgia farms’ fame (and favor) outpace their place in the economy
This post was originally published on this site. Some of Georgia’s elected leaders repeat that agriculture is the Peach State’s No. 1 industry. But that’s not what the numbers say. The Current is an…
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A Census report claims 400 noncitizens voted in 2020. Georgia’s secretary of state wants details
This post was originally published on this site. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger questioned a U.S. Census Bureau report alleging that 400 noncitizens voted in the 2020 election, while experts noted the findings…
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Pridemore to resign from Georgia Public Service Commission
This post was originally published on this site. Georgia Public Service Commissioner Tricia Pridemore announced her resignation effective Sept. 4, leaving her seat open for Governor Brian Kemp to fill until the winner of…
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Enrollment in SNAP grocery aid drops 20% in Georgia, 13% nationally
This post was originally published on this site. Enrollment in the U.S. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program dropped by more than 20% in Georgia and 13% over a 12-month period due to stricter work requirements…
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Georgia lieutenant governor candidates say their race carries weight
This post was originally published on this site. Georgia state senators Josh McLaurin and Greg Dolezal are campaigning for the lieutenant governor position ahead of their November 3 election. The Current is an inclusive…
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Rick Jackson says he will cancel newly extended state contract if elected Georgia’s next governor
This post was originally published on this site. Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson pledged to terminate his companies’ state contracts upon winning the election, despite recent findings that a subsidiary had secured a contract…
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Fort Stewart Army unit offers 4 bonus days off to play Grand Theft Auto for soldiers who reenlist
This post was originally published on this site. An Army engineering battalion at Fort Stewart offered soldiers a special four-day pass coinciding with the release of Grand Theft Auto VI as an incentive to…
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Georgia falls below herd immunity threshold as vaccine exemptions climb
This post was originally published on this site. New CDC data shows that kindergarten immunization rates are falling while vaccine exemptions are rising nationally and in Georgia, despite efforts from health experts to combat…
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Would Gov. Brian Kemp really shut down his Pathways Medicaid program?
This post was originally published on this site. The administration of Georgia Governor Brian Kemp suggested ending the Pathways to Coverage Medicaid program due to sustainability concerns following new federal requirements, sparking alarm among…
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Prepare to lose use of your smartphone in a disaster
This post was originally published on this site. Recent natural disasters have highlighted the critical need for disaster resilience through redundant communication methods beyond reliance on smartphones. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan…