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Georgia weekly Gas Misery Index at $927: 'We're going through an incredible transition'

By Emily Bevard | Jul 8, 2022

Gas prices are decreasing slightly across the United States as demand for crude oil continues to drop.

Biden criticized for tweet ordering gas stations to lower prices

By Emily Bevard | Jul 6, 2022

President Joe Biden demanded gas stations lower their prices in a tweet he sent July 2.

Georgia weekly Gas Misery Index: $1,027

By Emily Bevard | Jul 1, 2022

Today's national average price per gallon has been reported at $4.84, 17 cents higher than a month ago.

Georgia's weekly Gas Misery Index at $1,091

By Emily Bevard | Jun 24, 2022

Gas prices in the United States have slightly declined over the past week, as a result of a drop in demand for crude oil. Today's national average price per gallon has been reported at $4.93, 33 cents higher than a month ago.

Georgia spends nearly $19 million on new plant site: 'Speed to market [is] a driving factor in a company's decision-making process'

By Emily Bevard | Jun 24, 2022

The state of Georgia and the Peach County Development Authority purchased 1,100 acres in Georgia County for nearly $19 million, hoping the acquisition will attract industry to the area.

Georgia unemployment rate reaches record low 3% as 'state continues to experience a very tight labor market'

By Emily Bevard | Jun 21, 2022

Georgia's unemployment rate reached a record low of 3% in May, just two years after reaching record-high levels.

Georgia 1 of 14 GOP-led states pushing to restore large domestic oil and gas lease

By Emily Bevard | Jun 16, 2022

In response to the Biden administration's canceling of the potential to drill for oil in over 1 million acres of Alaska's Cook Inlet and two lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen led 13 other GOP-led states—Georgia's Attorney General Chris Carr being one of them—in filing a brief against the president.

Georgia coach Abrahamson-Henderson on new player: 'I am excited she is a Georgia Bulldog'

By Emily Bevard | Jun 9, 2022

Alisha Lewis has joined the Georgia basketball program from UCF with two years of eligibility remaining, according to a recent announcement by head coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson.

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'We followed the law, we followed the constitution': Raffensperger to appear before grandeur investigating election fraud

By Emily Bevard | Jun 8, 2022

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is set to appear before a special grand jury investigating whether anyone, including former President Donald Trump, should be charged for attempts to influence the results of the 2020 election.

Bulldogs welcome seven newcomers to the team: 'They represent versatility and an excitement to be at Georgia'

By Emily Bevard | Jun 6, 2022

The Georgia Bulldogs have signed on seven newcomers to the team for the 2022-23 season, according to an announcement by Head Coach Mike White on May 30.

Georgia's Gas Misery Index at $935

By Emily Bevard | Jun 5, 2022

Gasoline prices continued to rise last week, as the nation saw an average of a 16-cent increase in just seven days.

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Americans remain 'resilient' as gas prices rise; Georgia's weekly misery index at $856

By Emily Bevard | May 20, 2022

Gasoline prices continue to set new records each day as they steadily climb higher. Today's national average price per gallon has been reported at $4.59, up another 16 cents from last week.

Dickens pledges pay upgrades for Atlanta firefighters amid 'dangerously low' staffing

By Emily Bevard | May 14, 2022

Pay upgrades may be on the rise for Atlanta firefighters as Mayor Andre Dickens promised a boost in wages at a recent firefighter breakfast.

Georgia's Gas Misery Index at $685: Americans will have 'spent over half a billion dollars more on gasoline compared to a year ago'

By Emily Bevard | May 13, 2022

As gasoline prices reach new heights each day, today’s national average price per gallon has been reported at $4.43, up another 15 cents from last week.

Former-Georgia basketball star Charles Mann joins front office: 'Still seems like a dream to me':

By Emily Bevard | May 9, 2022

Former Georgia basketball star Charles Mann is returning to the school to serve as the Bulldogs' director of recruiting.

Metro Atlanta health clinic to offer free $50 gift cards to vaccine recipients

By Emily Bevard | May 3, 2022

Efforts to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates are continuing across the state as a metro Atlanta health clinic is offering free $50 gift cards to residents who turn out to receive their shot.

GOP candidate Harbin plans to use business experience to 'get our economy and country back on the right path'

By Emily Bevard | May 2, 2022

Blake Harbin, U.S. congressional candidate for Georgia's 6th District, has recently spoken out about America's inflation problem, alleging that President Joe Biden is the root cause.

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Kemp on Perdue: 'I don't need to be lectured by someone (who) lost their last election'

By Emily Bevard | Apr 29, 2022

Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) and his GOP primary challenger, former U.S. Sen. David Perdue, squared off over who was most responsible for the party's 2020 and 2021 election losses in their first governor's debate last week.

Georgia's weekly Gasoline Misery Index now sits at $721: Warnock says, 'We've got to pass my Gas Prices Relief Act'

By Emily Bevard | Apr 29, 2022

Record-high gasoline prices still average above $4 per gallon, as today's national average price per gallon has been reported at $4.16, up 4 cents from last week. The latest Gasoline Misery Index shows that on average, Americans will spend $667 more annually on gasoline now than they did at this time last year.

Bruce Levell to Papa John's and Coca Cola CEOs: 'It is time to wake up'

By Emily Bevard | Apr 25, 2022

Concerned Communities for America (CCA), led by Black leaders, delivered a pledge in Atlanta last week urging corporations to support police, not partisan activists.

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