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BUSINESSSep 17Georgia's unemployment rate declines slightly(The Center Square) – Georgia's unemployment rate declined to 3.2% in August as the labor force reached an all-time high, according to the Georgia Department of Labor.griffindailynews · united states of america
POLITICSSep 17Richmond County School System terminates 5 school resource officers following Georgia POST reviewThe Richmond County School System fired five school resource officers after a review by Georgia POST. This action suggests issues regarding officer conduct or qualifications within the school system.wfxg · georgia
POLITICSSep 16Georgia’s Government Is Using Civility as an Excuse to Crush CriticsNew policies against online “vulgarity” target free speech.Foreign Policy
WORLDSep 16Georgia traffic stop during funeral escort leads deputies to suspected rolling meth labA funeral escort in Georgia turned into a drug bust after deputies say they found a suspected rolling meth lab after a traffic stop.wjcl · united states of america
BUSINESSSep 16Greif to close Georgia mill, exiting coated recycled paperboard businessGreif will close its Georgia mill, indicating its exit from the coated recycled paperboard business. This decision marks a change in the company's operational focus.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSSep 16Georgia execution delayed for hearing under new law that may spare inmate's lifeA Georgia judge has put an execution on hold to allow time for a hearing on whether the sentence should be reduced under a new state law that lets victims of abuse have their sentences reconsidered.CBS News
POLITICSSep 16Cop sued for shooting family’s beloved donkey ‘HeeHaw’ to death on their Georgia farmThe officer who fired the fatal shot has been placed on administrative leaveThe Independent World
DISASTERSep 15FEMA Announces $3.8 Million for Georgia RecoveryFEMA Announces $3.8 Million for Georgia Recovery ATLANTA — FEMA announced $3.8 million in funding for 12 recovery projects to help Georgia communities recover from Hurricane Helene.This funding is part of more than $308 million that FEMA announced for 150 projects nationwide. FEMA’s Public Assistance program helps communities cover costs for debris removal, life-saving emergency protective measures, and restoring public infrastructure after a disaster. These Georgia projects include: $751,600 to Wheeler County for grant management costs.$510,500 to Washington Electric Membership CorpFEMA