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Georgia Officials Urge Caution as Off-Highway Vehicle Crashes Rise Statewide

With summer activities in full swing, the Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) is issuing a renewed call for caution when operating multipurpose off-highway vehicles (MPOHVs), all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), low-speed vehicles (LSVs), and golf carts. According to DPS data, from January 1 through June 20, ...

Dangerous Heat Expected Across North Georgia This Week.

Residents across north and central Georgia should prepare for dangerously high heat indices, which are expected to climb above 100 degrees beginning this weekend and continuing into early next week. The National Weather Service warns that Heat Advisories are increasingly likely for Sunday, Monday, and ...

Georgia Unemployment Steady at 3.5% as State Hits Historic Jobs Milestone

ATLANTA — Georgia’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.5% in June, matching May’s rate and remaining six-tenths of a percentage point below the national average, the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced Thursday. The report also revealed a historic jobs milestone for the state, as ...

Lt. Governor Burt Jones’ Field Representatives to Host Mobile Office Hours in North Georgia

July 15, 2025 — ATLANTA — Next week, constituents in North Georgia will have the opportunity to meet with Lt. Governor Burt Jones’ Statewide Field Representatives during mobile office hours. Luke Hetland, North Georgia Field Director, will be available to discuss community concerns, provide assistance, ...

GEORGIA JOINS ALABAMA, FLORIDA,TENNESSEE , SOUTH CAROLINA FOR “OPERATION SOUTHERN SLOW DOWN” TO INCREASE SPEED ENFORCEMENT ACROSS THE SOUTHEAST

Georgia is joining forces with Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, and South Carolina for “Operation Southern Slow Down” — a major speed enforcement effort running July 14th through July 20th across the Southeast. The goal? To crack down on dangerous driving and reduce deadly crashes during one ...

Dalton and Rome Among Cheapest Metro Areas for Gas in Georgia

Motorists in northwest Georgia are enjoying some of the lowest gas prices in the state, with Dalton averaging $2.79 per gallon and Rome close behind at $2.78, according to AAA's latest fuel price report. These two metro areas trail only slightly behind the Catoosa-Dade-Walker County ...

New Georgia Laws Take Effect July 1

As Georgia enters the 2026 fiscal year on Tuesday, July 1, a wide range of new state laws will go into effect, impacting everything from taxes and education to healthcare and consumer protections. While some laws have already taken effect and others will roll ...

Georgia Department of Education Introduces Student Bill of Rights

The Georgia Department of Education has introduced a Student Bill of Rights, a new guiding document that outlines the essential rights of all K–12 students in the state’s public schools. Launched ahead of the United States Semiquincentennial in 2026, the initiative aims to celebrate the ...

Georgia Reintroduces Cursive Writing in Elementary Schools

Starting this fall, cursive handwriting will once again be a part of the curriculum for Georgia elementary students. The Georgia Department of Education has updated its English Language Arts standards to include instruction in reading, writing, and building fluency in cursive for students in grades ...

Calhoun Police, Georgia State Patrol Partner with Schools for Teen Driver Safety Program

Calhoun, GA — Last week, officers from the Calhoun Police Department and troopers from the Georgia State Patrol joined forces to support a Driver’s Education class aimed at preparing young drivers for the road. Hosted by Calhoun City Schools, the program focused on critical safety ...
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