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Residents of Lincoln County received $14,264 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 32nd in Georgia

By East Central Georgia News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of Lincoln County received an average of $14,264 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 32nd highest in Georgia.

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Rick W. Allen reflects on Vietnam War service, committee hearing, and 6G networks

By East Central Georgia News | Mar 31, 2025

Rick W. Allen, a U.S. Congressman from Georgia's 12th district, shared reflections on the Vietnam War, upcoming discussions on employer-sponsored healthcare, and the establishment of a 6G Task Force.

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In 2022, Jenkins County ranks 21st among Georgia counties with 36.3% transfer dependency

By East Central Georgia News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 36.3% of income in Jenkins County—ranking it 21st most dependent among Georgia counties.

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Jefferson County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 8% of income in 2022

By East Central Georgia News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 8% of income in Jefferson County, providing an average of $3,336 per capita to residents.

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Jefferson County registered more sex offenders in February

By East Central Georgia News | Mar 30, 2025

According to the Registry, there was one more sex offender living in Jefferson County in February compared to the previous month, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Wilkes County is home to 46 registered sex offenders as of February

By East Central Georgia News | Mar 30, 2025

As of February, 46 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Wilkes County, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Columbia County registered fewer sex offenders in February

By East Central Georgia News | Mar 29, 2025

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows a drop registered sex offender living in Columbia County in February, compared to the previous month.

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East Central Georgia News area weekly mass times

By East Central Georgia News | Mar 29, 2025

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

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Burke County: Residents received $61.18 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By East Central Georgia News | Mar 29, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.2% of income in Burke County, providing an average of $2,509 per capita to residents.

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Registry sees no change in number of registered sex offenders living in Warren County in February

By East Central Georgia News | Mar 28, 2025

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

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Screven County is home to 74 registered sex offenders as of February

By East Central Georgia News | Mar 28, 2025

There are 74 registered sex offenders living in Screven County as of February, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Rick W. Allen addresses hurricane impacts and political decisions in recent Twitter posts

By East Central Georgia News | Mar 28, 2025

Rick W. Allen highlights key issues in recent Twitter posts dated March 27 and 28, 2025.

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McDuffie County: Medicaid dependency reached 5.6% in 2022

By East Central Georgia News | Mar 28, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.6% of income in McDuffie County, providing an average of $2,383 per capita to residents.

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Registry sees an increase in number of registered sex offenders living in Screven County in February

By East Central Georgia News | Mar 28, 2025

There was one more registered sex offender living in Screven County in February compared to the previous month, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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US legislators introduce bill to protect American data from CCP access

By East Central Georgia News | Mar 27, 2025

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen and Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur introduced the Telling Everyone the Location of Data Leaving the U.S. Act, known as the TELL Act.

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655 registered sex offenders live in Richmond County as of February

By East Central Georgia News | Mar 26, 2025

As of February, 655 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Richmond County, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Rick W. Allen announces economic aid and legislative initiatives

By East Central Georgia News | Mar 26, 2025

U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen discusses recent developments on social media including $10 billion in economic assistance for agricultural producers as well as advocating for workers' rights protection through secret ballots in union elections.

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Columbia County: Medicaid made up 0.9% of total income in 2022

By East Central Georgia News | Mar 26, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 0.9% of income in Columbia County, providing an average of $553 per capita to residents.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Columbia County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Mar. 15

By East Central Georgia News | Mar 25, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Columbia County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Columbia County in week ending Mar. 15

By East Central Georgia News | Mar 25, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Columbia County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.