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Ex-Hinesville Housing Authority director, contractor indicted in $2.5 million wire fraud scheme

The former executive director of Hinesville Housing Authority and an unlicensed contractor with whom she allegedly had a romantic relationship have been indicted on federal charges related to over ...
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Tradeport East wastewater plant meeting draws more than 200 in Riceboro

CLARIFICATION: July 14, 2026, 6:16 p.m.: The plant’s official name is “Tradeport East Water Reclamation Facility.” A long-awaited meeting for Riceboro residents about the Liberty County Development ...
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Declining enrollment forces budget tightening in Georgia schools

After years of spending rapidly increasing revenues on new programs and pay increases, many of Georgia’s school districts are beginning to tighten their belts. Most of the state’s 180 traditional K-12 ...
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Jekyll, ‘Georgia’s jewel,’ is thriving. But development fears linger

JEKYLL ISLAND – The note is buried in a data-heavy government report, but the words define the risks of this popular Georgia coastal retreat becoming a “disappointing” destination. “Visitors are ...
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Update: McIntosh to consider new Sapelo zoning revisions

Update: The McIntosh County Commission will hold a special called meeting 4 p.m. Friday, July 10, 2026 at the Old Darien City Hall, 106 Washington St., Darien. At the meeting, the commission will ...
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Legislature 101: Following Georgia’s budget drafts

Georgia spends about $3,200 per resident per year to operate the state. The person overseeing this spending is the state’s most powerful elected official, currently Republican Gov. Brian Kemp. The ...
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McIntosh commissioners go to Sapelo Island to hear zoning requests

JR Grovner speaks to the McIntosh County Board of Commissioners, who held a listening session to hear concerns about changes to zoning rules. On Sapelo Island on March 18, 2026. Credit: Justin ...
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Savannah State University student-athlete Johan Sandoval detained by ICE

This article was updated at 6:45 p.m. to include a statement from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. A Savannah State University baseball player was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and ...
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A last-minute change to Georgia’s ballot QR code bill could steer voting in a new direction

Reps. Mary Margaret Oliver and Tim Fleming speaks at a Government Affairs Committee June 23, 2026. Credit: Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder Georgia’s ballot QR code crisis is resolved for now, but a ...
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$32.5M wastewater plant proposed to meet Liberty County’s growth needs

The Liberty County Development Authority wants to build a $32.5 million high-tech wastewater treatment plant to meet projected growth in the eastern part of the county. “The bigger picture includes a ...
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Author Archives: Maggie Lee

Republican Gov. Brian Kemp met with representatives of OpenAI to discuss the company’s business plans for Georgia, while locals have been rallying against data centers due to their high energy and ...