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Capitol Beat: Kemp announces funding for retention, school safety

Dave Williams
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Gov. Brian Kemp is aiming for state employee retention and school safety. Kemp announced Monday that the fiscal 2024 midyear budget will include $330 million for one-time pay supplements of $1,000 for each of about 112,000 state employees and 196,000 teachers and school support staff.
Virginia Linch with Habitat ambassador Bobby Hill, as she awards Rick Thompson (right), president of the Rotary Club of Greene and Putnam Counties, with a certificate of appreciation for his role in the project. EMME CLAUSE/Staff

Virginia Linch with Habitat ambassador Bobby Hill, as she awards Rick Thompson (right), president of the Rotary Club of Greene and Putnam Counties, with a certificate of appreciation for his role in the project. EMME CLAUSE/Staff

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Butterflies & Blooms connects music with nature

Emme Clause
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
An exciting new addition to Butterflies & Blooms in the Briar Patch was unveiled on Dec. 14 as people gathered to see and hear new musical instruments installed throughout the park north of Eatonton. The instruments included metallophones and pagoda bells.
A Wreaths Across America volunteer lays a wreath on a veteran’s grave at Pine Grove Cemetery while solemnly thanking them for their service. EMME CLAUSE/Staff

A Wreaths Across America volunteer lays a wreath on a veteran’s grave at Pine Grove Cemetery while solemnly thanking them for their service. EMME CLAUSE/Staff

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Honoring veterans on Wreaths Across America Day

Emme Clause
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
“A person dies twice. The first time is when life leaves their body, and the second time is when their name is spoken for the last time. Today, as you place wreaths, we ask you to say each name out loud.
Eatonton Fire Department’s Cooper Rainey, Lt. Jamie Williamson, Assistant Chief Joey Davis, Assistant Chief Carl Buckner and Lt. Carl Vining present Chief Eugene Hubert with his retirement plaque. CONTRIBUTED

Eatonton Fire Department’s Cooper Rainey, Lt. Jamie Williamson, Assistant Chief Joey Davis, Assistant Chief Carl Buckner and Lt. Carl Vining present Chief Eugene Hubert with his retirement plaque. CONTRIBUTED

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Chief, firefighters honored for service

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
The city of Eatonton’s former fire chief and two firefighters were recognized and honored for their service at Eatonton Fire Department’s annual Christmas dinner on Dec. 14. Jaelynn Presley and David Hooks were named Firefighters of the Year and recognized by EFD Assistant Fire Chief Carl Buckner.
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Capitol Beat: State economy headed for 'soft landing' in 2024

Dave Williams
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The economic growth Georgia experienced this year will slow down in 2024 but not enough to cause a recession, the dean of the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia said Monday. “Georgia is well positioned to weather an economic slowdown, and our economy will outperform the U.S.
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Capitol Beat: Tax revenues increase slightly in November

Dave Williams
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
State tax collections rose slightly last month compared to November of last year, the Georgia Department of Revenue reported Friday. The state brought in $2.32 billion in November, up 1.5% over the same month a year ago. Tax receipts increased by 3.
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Capitol Beat: Feds providing more funding for passenger rail in Georgia

Dave Williams
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The Biden administration is stepping up federal funding of three planned intercity passenger rail projects in Georgia. The Federal Rail Administration has awarded $1.5 million in grants to explore linking Atlanta with Savannah; Charlotte, N.C.; and Chattanooga, Tenn. The grants are part of $8.
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Gunshots, active shooter reports untrue

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Calls to 911 Saturday night regarding gunshots at the Jet 44 gas station and an active shooter at Eatonton Walmart turned out to be false reports, authorities say. Eatonton Police Department received a call around 9:45 p.m. Dec.
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Head-on collision kills one, injures others

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
A South Carolina person was killed and two Eatonton residents were injured in a head-on collision last week, according to authorities. The deceased victim was identified as Kayla Marie Lewis, 37, of Abbeville, South Carolina.
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