Georgia
The latest Georgia coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our News section.
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Recalled applesauce now linked to 24 lead poisoning cases in Georgia
The number of children sickened by high levels of lead in tainted applesauce pouches has continued to grow to 24 in Georgia.
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Rivian to soon reveal R2 crossover EV to be built in Georgia
Rivian, the electric vehicle maker that plans a $5 billion factory east of Atlanta, says it will soon reveal the model it will make in Georgia.
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Georgia seaports handled a record number of automobiles in 2023 while container trade dropped 16%
The Georgia Ports Authority said Tuesday that it moved a record number of automobiles across its docks in Brunswick last year, while goods shipped to Savannah in cargo containers declined 16%.
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Georgia Senate passes a panel with subpoena power to investigate District Attorney Fani Willis
Georgia's state Senate joined attempts to investigate Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on Friday, voting 30-19 to create a special committee that Republican senators say is needed to determine whether the Democratic district attorney misspent state tax money in her prosecution of former President Donald Trump and others.
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Georgia GOP leaders side with Trump over Haley, sparking backlash
Hours after Donald Trump captured New Hampshire's primary, three of the Georgia Republican Party's top officials called on former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley to drop out of the GOP race and fall in line with the former president.
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Hearing complaints over property taxes, some Georgia lawmakers look to limit rising values
With a runup in home values sparking higher property taxes for many Georgia homeowners, there is a groundswell among state lawmakers in this election year to provide relief.
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Georgia’s governor says more clean energy will be needed to fuel electric vehicle manufacturing
Georgia, a capital for electric vehicle production, needs to increase its supply of electricity produced without burning fossil fuels in order to meet industries’ demand for clean energy, Gov. Brian Kemp told world business leaders Thursday.
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Georgia’s agriculture commissioner: Don’t raise farmworker wages
Georgia's Agriculture Commissioner has asked the state's congressional delegation to freeze a wage hike for farmworkers he says will hurt both farmers and consumers.
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Chattanooga-area parents weigh value of traditional snow days vs. return to remote learning
The winter storm that closed Chattanooga-area schools this week left some parents celebrating the technological advances that allowed their district to implement virtual learning days, while others emphasized the value of having traditional snow days.
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Power and gas tips to keep your home warm during frigid weather
This week's bitterly cold weather is a great reminder for customers to take steps to manage their energy use, which can not only minimize the impact of frigid temperatures on utility bills but deliver savings year-round.
