McKinsey to pay $650 million for role in opioid crisis
McKinsey advised Purdue on steps to "turbocharge" sales of OxyContin, a powerful and addictive extended-release opioid, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. …
GBI Still Searching for Man Who Shot Deputy During Traffic Stop
The GBI is investigating after one deputy was shot.…
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Inflation speeds up in latest data
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Following family footsteps creates new path
Mikiah Miller grew up living the military life. Both of her parents served, and that meant a lot of moving. As she got older, she knew she wanted to follow in her father’s footsteps by joining the U.S. Navy.…
Report highlights IT challenges for VA, calls for better management
The GAO found that despite progress in modernizing its systems, the VA continues to face delays, cost overruns, and inefficiencies in its IT projects.…
Parker Named Chief Executive Officer of Hyundai and Genesis Motor North America
Parker will lead all Hyundai operations and functions in the U.S., Canada and Mexico and Genesis in the U.S. and Canada, along with oversight for Hyundai's manufacturing facilities in Alabama and Georgia.…
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Dec. 15 Is Deadline for Amazon Delivery Drivers, Warehouse Works in Collective Bargaining Dispute
Calling Amazon a 'bully,' the conglomerate of workers said the calls for change come amid continued "low wages, disrespect, and illegal union busting."…
Georgia Ports targets community improvements with $120M in grants for electrical and rail infrastructure
The President & CEO of the Georgia Ports Authority outlined plans to "improve operational sustainability" for neighboring communities in Savannah and Brunswick as the driver of three federal grants totaling more than $120 million.…
CDC reports sharp increase in overdose deaths from elephant opioid
The federal government reported a sharp increase in overdose deaths due to carfentanil, a powerful opioid 100 times stronger than fentanyl that veterinarians use on bears and elephants.…
Report: Average American household has more than $10,000 in credit card debt
The average American household credit card balance as of the third quarter of 2024 was about $10,757.…
USDA issues order requiring bird-flu testing of national milk supply
The federal government issued an order Friday that mandates the national milk supply be tested for bird flu.…
Everyday Economics: Could a Fed rate cut in December be the Last of this cycle?
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Hyundai Metaplant Now Running Heavy-Duty Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Electric Trucks
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Millions in grants to go to rural development and housing projects
The grants total $9.3 million and will help cover the cost of site studies, land grading, and “other essential community infrastructure that supports site development.”…
Biden Increases FEMA Cost Share for Georgia
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8 Georgia public schools receive 2024 National Blue Ribbon recognition
Eight Georgia public schools have been recognized as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Blue Ribbon is a national recognition from the U.S. Department of Education (USED). The Georgia schools named 2024 recipients of the honor are: “National Blue Ribbon School recognition is given to schools that are among the best in the nation,” State School Superintendent Richard Woods said. “I congratulate the educators and students of the eight Georgia public schools that received this honor. I am extremely proud of their hard work and dedication to creating an encouraging and supportive learning atmosphere. They represent our state on the national stage with…
Georgia Department of Education announces 2025 legislative priorities: A Safe, Successful, and Supported Georgia
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Changes to the school funding formula a priority for education department
Changing the Quality Basic Education funding formula with a new weight for poverty is one of the legislative priorities for the Georgia Department of Education.…
Federal loan to struggling EV automaker under fire
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Rivian back in the driver’s seat with $6B loan for Georgia plant
Plans in Georgia for an electric vehicle plant in Social Circle are back on track, courtesy of a proposed $6 billion loan from the U.S. Department of Energy.…
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