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ATLANTA - Georgia tax collections rose in November for the second consecutive month, the state Department of Revenue reported Tuesday.The state brought in nearly $1.96 billion last month, an increase …
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By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service
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12/9/20
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The 31st annual North Georgia Mountain Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday at 6 p.m.More than 40 floats have been signed up for the parade, according to Diane Arnold of the Murray County …
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From staff reports
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12/8/20
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Georgia’s 2020 presidential election results are set to be certified again after a federal judge in Atlanta dismissed a major lawsuit Monday that sought to overturn the results and declare …
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By Beau Evans, Staff Writer, Capitol Beat News Service
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12/7/20
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ATLANTA - President Donald Trump argued Saturday night why he should be declared the winner of last month’s presidential election while urging his Georgia supporters to re-elect the …
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By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service
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12/6/20
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ATLANTA - Georgia is going to need $135 billion to $150 billion during the next 30 years to keep up with the demand for freight capacity of a fast-growing state, a logistics industry executive said …
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By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service
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12/3/20
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ATLANTA - The recession prompted by the coronavirus pandemic is likely over in Georgia, but the state remains far short of a full recovery, a University of Georgia economist said Thursday.Georgia is …
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By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service
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12/3/20
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Murray County students in K-6 will continue classroom instruction until Dec. 17, while middle and high school students will switch to distance learning beginning Thursday.
Fall semester ends Dec. …
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By Jimmy Espy
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12/2/20
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ATLANTA – Illya S. Copeland, former Executive Director, Murray County Industrial Development Authority, was made an Honorary Life Member (posthumously) by the Georgia Economic Developers …
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Submitted by Georgia Economic Developers Association
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12/1/20
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The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program administered by the GA Division of Family and Children Services opened to general public households on Tuesday.
All households …
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12/1/20
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ATLANTA - Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday he plans to appoint Fulton County Superior Court Judge Shawn Ellen LaGrua to the Georgia Supreme Court.LaGrua will succeed former Justice Keith R. …
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By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service
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12/1/20
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Georgia election officials are gearing up for another recount of the roughly 5 million ballots cast in the state’s presidential election this month following a request …
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By Beau Evans, Staff Writer, Capitol Beat News Service
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11/24/20
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WHITE, GA - To ease Thanksgiving traffic congestion statewide, Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) announced today the suspension of construction-related lane closures on …
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Submitted by Georgia DOT
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11/23/20
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A nearly weeklong hand recount of the more-than 5 million ballots cast in Georgia’s presidential election has confirmed a Democratic candidate won the state for the first time since …
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By Beau Evans, Staff Writer, Capitol Beat News Service
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11/20/20
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ATLANTA – Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is warning consumers and businesses that scammers are exploiting the fact that utilities are essential services to con people out of their money. …
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Submitted by office of Georgia Attorney General
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11/19/20
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The Conasauga Circuit Mental Health Court, which serves both Murray and Whitfield counties, will commemorate its second graduation ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 3 at 11 am at the Murray County …
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Submitted by the Office of Judge Scott Minter
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11/19/20
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The City of Eton will use a $38,235 state grant to put up a new sign and shrubbery on U.S. 411 coming into the city on the south side, according to City Clerk Kim Hall.
The Roadside Enhancement …
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11/18/20
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By Jimmy EspyEditorA scholarship fund has been established in the name of former Murray County School Superintendent Doug Griffin, who passed away in June.The $500 annual scholarship will be …
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11/13/20
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Gov. Brian Kemp indicated Thursday he does not expect to call for deep budget cuts again after state-funded agencies slashed spending this year to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic in …
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By Beau Evans, Staff Writer, Capitol Beat News Service
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11/13/20
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In an unprecedented move, Georgia will undertake a hand recount of the nearly 5 million ballots cast in the 2020 presidential election with roughly 14,000 votes separating President Donald Trump and …
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By Beau Evans, Staff Writer, Capitol Beat News Service
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11/11/20
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Murray County voters will be asked to decide the fate of a new 1 percent, five-year Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) for education on March 16, 2021.
Murray school board members …
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By Jimmy Espy
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11/11/20
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