Georgia
The latest Georgia coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our News section.
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Local woman settles beef with owner of Chattanooga area Wendy’s locations
A woman and her attorneys will receive about $11,000 from the corporate owner of several Wendy's locations across Georgia and Tennessee after she alleged…
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Georgia building first state psychiatric hospital since landmark disability case
After spending 16 years moving away from a psychiatric care system centered on institutionalization, state officials are preparing to build Georgia's largest state hospital…
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A decades-old law promised Georgians a second chance. A new law hopes to deliver
A mistake doesn't have to be a life sentence.
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Catoosa County Board of Education raises property taxes to make up $3.5M shortfall
The Catoosa County Board of Education has voted unanimously to increase its millage rate by 1.5 points, to 15.750, increasing property tax revenue by more than 17%. The school system faced a projected $3.5 million shortfall primarily due to the older adult tax exemption residents voted for overwhelmingly in May.
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Catoosa Animal Shelter at capacity, offering waived adoption fees
The Catoosa County Animal Shelter has reached capacity, and the county is waiving adoption fees for prospective owners with the help of donations, the county announced.
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For Georgia school districts, the financial party is over after years of flush spending
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.
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Bald eagles thrive on Georgia’s coast
Georgia's bald eagle population continues to soar, with above-average nesting success in all areas checked, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources reports.
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Tennessee constable could see $394K from ICE contract
Normally unsalaried office offers new opportunity with federal incentives
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Walker County votes for 30-day data center moratorium
The Walker County Board of Commissioners has voted unanimously for a 30-day moratorium on data centers. Walker County became the third county or city government in the region to pass a moratorium in the past month.
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Judge upholds Georgia law creating prosecutor oversight panel
A Fulton County, Georgia, Superior Court judge has upheld a Republican-backed committee dedicated to overseeing and disciplining "rogue" prosecutors, striking down a bipartisan challenge to the law from 2024.
