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Sen. Mike Hodges Statement on Sapelo Island Incident

October 21, 2024 Official News Releases

Today, Sen. Mike Hodges (R–Brunswick) released the following statement regarding the dock incident that took place on Sapelo Island on Saturday.

Georgia gas prices rise with reinstatement of motor fuel tax

October 21, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The Georgia gas price average increased at the pumps compared to a week ago, mainly due to the state’s reinstatement of the gas tax.

Seven killed in gangway collapse on Sapelo Island

October 19, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

At least seven people were killed Saturday when a gangway collapsed at the Marsh Landing Dock on Sapelo Island, authorities said.

The week in Georgia: Oct. 18, 2024

October 18, 2024 Community News

A look back at the top Peach State political news.

Proposed expansion of Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge could stop mine

October 18, 2024 Capitol Beat

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing an expansion of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, including land currently held by a company looking to open a titanium mine near the swamp.

Slate of Georgia state election board rules swept aside by Fulton judge

October 16, 2024 Georgia Recorder

A Fulton County judge Wednesday struck down several controversial Georgia State Election Board rules that were set to take effect for the Nov. 5 general election.

Georgia voters set turnout record on first day of early voting

October 16, 2024 Community News

Tuesday, Oct. 15, marked the first day of early voting for the Nov. 5 presidential election, and Georgia voters turned out in record numbers for a presidential year.

Deer hunting firearms season in Georgia opens Saturday

October 16, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia’s deer hunting firearms season opens Saturday, Oct. 19, and runs into January 2025, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division said.

Burt Jones: Atlanta Super Bowl will allow Georgia to showcase ‘all that our state has to offer’

October 16, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Atlanta hosting the NFL’s Super Bowl in 2028 will allow Georgia to showcase all it “has to offer and why this is the best place to live, work, and raise a family,” Georgia Lt. Governor Burt Jones said.

Georgia voters to decide three questions in November election

October 16, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

When Georgia voters head to the polls for the November election, they’ll also be weighing in on two constitutional amendments and a referendum.