By the end of July, more than 1,700 colleges announced that they would not require SAT and ACT results as part of enrollment for the fall of 2023, a significant increase from the approximately 1,600 that were testing voluntarily during the same time the previous year.
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Georgia Shrimpers Sue Golden Ray Owners, Salvagers Over Shipwreck’s Pollution off St. Simons
In response to the havoc caused by the massive Golden Ray carrier that sank off the Georgia coast three years ago, commercial fishermen are suing the cargo ship owner and manager and the company responsible for the lengthy salvage operation.
Weekend Preview: Top 5 High School Football Games for Week 4
Week 4 of high school football in Georgia features some high-profile, thrilling games that are sure to shake up the state rankings.
Candidates, Mostly Republican, Skip Debates, Bar Press During Midterm Campaigns
With two months left of the 2022 campaign season, a majority of Republican candidates are continuing to skirt away from not only talking to local and national media outlets about their policy issues, but their own constituents, leaving voters with little information on their policy positions.
State Gas Prices Fall, Again
Gas prices in Georgia fell to an average of $3.298 across the state on Thursday, September 8. This dramatic decrease in price means that drivers are paying nearly $6 less to fill up than a month ago.
Herschel Walker: “Don’t We Have Enough Trees?” No Actually, We Don’t.
At a Republican Jewish Committee event near Atlanta on August 21st, Walker was quoted saying, “[Democrats] continue to try to fool you that they are helping you out, but they’re not. Because a lot of money, it’s going to trees. Don’t we have enough trees around here?”
Kemp’s Midterm Campaign Strategy – Take Credit for Work He Didn’t Do
Governor Brian Kemp held harsh criticisms of the Democrats’ American Rescue Plan, which has been crucial in funding several projects across the state, but now Kemp is singing a different tune
Annual Child Well-Being Report Ranks Georgia 38th Among States
Children in Georgia are facing unprecedented levels of anxiety and depression, according to the 2022 Kids Count Data Book, released this week by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
Report: Georgia Needs to Step Up for Women, Babies
While abortion care is in the headlines, a new report says accessing other health-care services is a challenge for many women in Georgia.
Georgia hemp farming, health of state farms on menu heading into next session
After years of lobbying by the agricultural industry, state lawmakers this year passed a controversial measure meant to help keep farmers out of the courtroom.