News Headlines From Georgia 1017 WJTH 5-19-25

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In today’s news:

Tomorrow’s Gordon County Board of Commissioners meeting starts with the Work Session at 5:00 p.m. with the regular meeting starting at 6:00 p.m.  Four zoning requests on the agenda, an update from Public Works, budget release, and a change order for an additional 67 thousand dollars to be spent on the Ranger Community Center.

Consumer confidence is down, job growth is stalling, and prices – groceries, appliances, and insurance are all rising. Walmart CEO says on-again-off-again tariff threats are leading to price increases.

Georgia Pathway to Coverage is spending more on administrative costs than on patient care and enrollments are 80% lower than forecasts predicted.

GNTC has a major hiring event today from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. for local seniors.

By: Brent Jones