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Taliaferro County ranks 37th in Georgia for per capita government transfer income in 2022

By East Central Georgia News | Apr 14, 2025

In 2022, residents of Taliaferro County received an average of $14,032 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 37th highest in Georgia.

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February: Number of registered sex offenders living in Richmond County go up in February

By East Central Georgia News | Apr 13, 2025

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

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35.6% of income in Screven County came from government transfers in 2022, ranking it 25th in Georgia

By East Central Georgia News | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 35.6% of income in Screven County—ranking it 25th most dependent among Georgia counties.

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Taliaferro County: Residents received $3.94 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By East Central Georgia News | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.6% of income in Taliaferro County, providing an average of $2,459 per capita to residents.

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41 registered sex offenders live in Jenkins County as of week ending March 8

By East Central Georgia News | Apr 12, 2025

According to the Registry, 41 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Jenkins County as of the week ending March 8, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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East Central Georgia News area weekly mass times

By East Central Georgia News | Apr 12, 2025

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

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Registry shows 74 sex offenders living in Screven County as of week ending March 8

By East Central Georgia News | Apr 12, 2025

According to the Registry, 74 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Screven County as of the week ending March 8, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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656 registered sex offenders live in Richmond County as of week ending March 8

By East Central Georgia News | Apr 12, 2025

There were 656 registered sex offenders living in Richmond County as of the week ending March 8, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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February: Number of registered sex offenders living in Jenkins County go up in February

By East Central Georgia News | Apr 11, 2025

There were two more registered sex offenders living in Jenkins County in February compared to the previous month, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Glascock County: Medicaid dependency reached 7.2% in 2022

By East Central Georgia News | Apr 11, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 7.2% of income in Glascock County, providing an average of $2,821 per capita to residents.

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Warren County is home to 27 registered sex offenders as of week ending March 8

By East Central Georgia News | Apr 10, 2025

Warren County is home to 27 sex offenders registered as of the week ending March 8, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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

By East Central Georgia News | Apr 10, 2025

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

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Burke County is home to 111 registered sex offenders as of week ending March 8

By East Central Georgia News | Apr 10, 2025

According to the Registry, 111 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Burke County as of the week ending March 8, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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House of Representatives approves budget plan for fiscal year 2025

By East Central Georgia News | Apr 10, 2025

On April 10, 2025, the United States House of Representatives approved the Senate Amendment to H. Con.

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Rick W. Allen discusses trade and The Masters on social media

By East Central Georgia News | Apr 10, 2025

Congressman Rick W. Allen shared insights on trade practices and The Masters on social media, emphasizing President Biden's approach to foreign trade and the unique tradition of the renowned golf tournament.

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House passes SAVE Act aiming to secure voter eligibility requirements

By East Central Georgia News | Apr 10, 2025

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 22, known as the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act.

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

By East Central Georgia News | Apr 10, 2025

According to the Registry, there was no change in the number of sex offenders living in Wilkes County in February compared to the previous month, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Registry shows 111 sex offenders living in Burke County as of February

By East Central Georgia News | Apr 10, 2025

There are 111 registered sex offenders living in Burke County as of February, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Warren County: Medicaid made up 7.6% of total income in 2022

By East Central Georgia News | Apr 9, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 7.6% of income in Warren County, providing an average of $3,067 per capita to residents.

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36 registered sex offenders live in Lincoln County as of week ending March 8

By East Central Georgia News | Apr 8, 2025

Lincoln County is home to 36 sex offenders registered as of the week ending March 8, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.