Georgia Judge Blocks Rule Requiring Hand-Counting of Election Day Ballots
A Georgia judge has temporarily blocked a new rule that would have required counties to hand-count Election Day ballots, citing concerns that it would cause delays and “administrative chaos” so…
Georgia Breaks Record with Over 300,000 Early Votes Amid Election Law Changes and Legal Battles
Georgia saw a record-breaking start to early voting, with over 300,000 ballots cast on the first day, more than doubling the previous record of 136,000 set in 2020. This comes…
Georgia Judge Rules Counties Must Certify Election Results, Cannot Exclude Votes Over Fraud Concerns
A Georgia judge has ruled that county election officials must certify election results by the legal deadline and cannot exclude any group of votes from certification, even if they suspect…
A Message from Mayor Julie Smith
Tifton Mayor Julie Smith provided an update on the community’s recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene. She praised the work of city employees, Rylan Environmental, and ESG for their dedication in…
Georgia Judge Strikes Down Six-Week Abortion Ban, Restores Access Up to 22 Weeks
A Fulton County judge in Georgia, Robert McBurney, struck down the state’s six-week abortion ban, allowing abortion access up to 22 weeks of pregnancy. The law, known as the LIFE…
DirecTV Acquires Dish Network and Sling TV After AT&T Sells Remaining Stake, Aiming to Compete with Streaming Giants
DirecTV has announced its acquisition of Dish Network and Sling TV following AT&T’s sale of its remaining 70% stake in DirecTV to TPG Capital. This move is aimed at regaining…
Democrats Sue Georgia Election Board Over New Hand-Count Rule, Citing Potential Chaos and Delays
Democrats have filed a lawsuit against Georgia’s State Election Board over a new rule that mandates a hand-count of ballots cast at polling places on Election Day. The Democratic Party…
Trump Criticized for False Claims About Federal Response During Campaign Stop in Hurricane-Ravaged Georgia
During a campaign stop in Valdosta, Georgia, former President Donald Trump made several false claims about the federal response to Hurricane Helene. He criticized President Joe Biden for allegedly not…
Understanding Tariffs: Impact on U.S. Trade, Consumers, and Global Relations
A tariff is a tax on imported goods designed to protect domestic industries, often leading to higher costs for consumers and importers. While tariffs can safeguard key industries, they can…
Tifton City Council Approves Wine Lounge in Downtown, Boosting Jobs and Foot Traffic
The Tifton City Council has approved a plan for Paulk Vineyards and the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) to open a wine lounge in downtown Tifton. The unanimous vote on Sept.…