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Werkheiser Legislative Update
Bill WerkheiserGA House of RepresentativesDistrict 157Last week marked the end of a productive and successful 2026 Legislative Session. Our priorities included literacy, income tax relief,…
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Lawmakers approve cuts to Georgia’s income tax rate but property tax plan tumbles
Jill NolinGeorgiaRecorder.comLawmakers signed off on a plan to forego more of the state’s income tax revenue, passing a tax cut bill late Thursday night over the concerns of Democrats who questioned the math used to support the cuts.But a high-profile proposal focused on reining in rising property taxes only passed late Thursday night after being…
Community
18th Annual Christmas Parade of Lights rolled thru downtown, a few days later than planned
By Mickey Peace, Enterprise Publisher Originally planned for Saturday, Dec. 6, the 18th Annual Christmas Parade of Lights had to be staged last Thursday due to abundant rainfall that was predicted for the Dec. 6 weekend. The much-needed rain did not disappoint, and neither did the annual parade that was rescheduled and conducted on Dec.…
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Sports
Proposal to protect young Georgia athletes from ‘street agents’ appears to be sidelined
Andre ButsoGeorgiaRecorder.comHouse lawmakers are attempting to protect student athletes from eighth grade onward from potential predatory deals with agents, although a bill designed to bolster…
Lifestyle
How reading benefits young brains
Metro CreativeReading is a beloved pastime that’s having a moment. A number of variables have helped to renew people’s interest in reading. BookTok, a popular…

