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There were 65 registered sex offenders living in Jefferson County as of the week ending March 8, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

How many H-1B petitions were made by employers in East Central Georgia News publication area during 2024?

In 2024, 95 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in the East Central Georgia News publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Wilkes County is home to 47 registered sex offenders as of week ending March 8

According to the Registry, 47 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Wilkes County as of the week ending March 8, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Rick W. Allen discusses local events and policies affecting Georgia and college athletics

Rick W. Allen, a representative for Georgia's 12th district, addresses several issues via Twitter, including the recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene and potential changes in college athletics.

Lincoln County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 3.4% of income in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.4% of income in Lincoln County, providing an average of $1,588 per capita to residents.

Glascock County registered more sex offenders in February

Glascock County registered more sex offender in February compared to the previous month, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

96 registered sex offenders live in Mcduffie County as of week ending March 8

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 96 registered sex offenders were living in Mcduffie County as of the week ending March 8.

Screven County ranks 33rd in Georgia for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

In 2022, residents of Screven County received an average of $14,203 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 33rd highest in Georgia.

Registry shows 8 sex offenders living in Glascock County as of February

Glascock County is home to eight registered sex offenders as of February, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Number of sex offenders living in Columbia County grows as of Q4 2024

By East Central Georgia News | Apr 6, 2025

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry showed a growth registered sex offenders living in Columbia County as of the fourth quarter of 2024 than in the previous quarter.

Jenkins County: Residents received $27.36 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By East Central Georgia News | Apr 6, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 8.6% of income in Jenkins County, providing an average of $3,148 per capita to residents.

February: Number of registered sex offenders living in Mcduffie County unchanged in February

Mcduffie County saw no change in number of sex offenders in February compared to the previous month, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

East Central Georgia News area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the East Central Georgia News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

96 registered sex offenders live in Mcduffie County as of February

Mcduffie County is home to 96 registered sex offenders as of February, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Rick W. Allen highlights trade policies and job growth; congratulates amateur golf champion

Rick W. Allen, Congressman from Georgia's 12th district, spoke in a series of tweets about recent U.S. trade policies, job growth statistics for March, and congratulated a winner in amateur golf.

Q4 2024: 45 registered sex offenders living in Wilkes County

According to the Registry, 45 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Wilkes County as of the fourth quarter of 2024.

Wilkes County: Medicaid dependency reached 4.4% in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.4% of income in Wilkes County, providing an average of $2,313 per capita to residents.

Warren County saw 28.0% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

In 2022, government transfers made up 39.2% of income in Warren County, an alarming 28% surge from 11.2% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

41 registered sex offenders live in Jenkins County as of February