Georgia family fights centuries of history and US law to keep their home
A railroad company wants the Smiths to leave the Sparta, Georgia, home that's been in their family for generations so its ...
Macon innovator uses drones to deliver medication to rural areas in Georgia
Mercer Medicine student Taliyah Henderson is launching a drone delivery system to improve medication access in rural Georgia.
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Locals struggle with lack of public transportation in rural Southwest Georgia
The Southwest Georgia Regional Commission offers transportation assistance, but residents believe further action, such as expanding public transit and increasing ride-sharing options are necessary.
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On disaster recovery, Gov. Kemp is right to demand more from Trump
Gov. Brian Kemp did the right thing in asking President Donald Trump to extend vital FEMA funding to the small-town Georgia communities struggling to rebuild after Helene. Rural Georgia voted ...
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Lawmakers adopt record mid-year $40.5 billion budget prioritizing hurricane relief and prisons
The House and Senate added $21.5 million to expand the state's medical residency offerings, an initiative aimed at addressing ...
The Trump Administration disbanded the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Here’s how it could impact rural communities.
Fighting junk fees, tackling medical debt and aiding banking deserts are just some of the protections the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) provided for rural communities. In February, the ...
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Rollins talks local school food cuts, travels to Georgia
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Tuesday talked about cutting local food purchases for schools on Fox News, and on Wednesday traveled to Georgia where she spoke to the National Rural Electric ...