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Clarke County registered fewer sex offenders in February

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

By Athens Reporter | Mar 29, 2025

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

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

By Athens Reporter | Mar 28, 2025

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73 registered sex offenders live in Elbert County as of February

By Athens Reporter | Mar 28, 2025

As of February, 73 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Elbert County, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Jackson County: Medicaid dependency reached 1.8% in 2022

By Athens Reporter | Mar 28, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 1.8% of income in Jackson County, providing an average of $978 per capita to residents.

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Jackson County registered fewer sex offenders in February

By Athens Reporter | Mar 28, 2025

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

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Athens community invited to provide input on future land use map updates

By Athens Reporter | Mar 27, 2025

The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (ACCGov) is set to conduct a series of public input events and offer survey opportunities throughout April in a bid to update Athens-Clarke County’s Future Land Use Map.

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Madison County: 24.1% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 44th in Georgia

By Athens Reporter | Mar 27, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 24.1% of income in Madison County—ranking it 44th least dependent among Georgia counties.

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159 registered sex offenders live in Clarke County as of February

By Athens Reporter | Mar 26, 2025

Clarke County is home to 159 registered sex offenders as of February, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Local Government Meeting today in Athens Metro

By Athens Reporter | Mar 25, 2025

Athens Metro City Council Meeting starting at 6 pm today — here's what you need to know!

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Clarke County: Medicaid made up 3% of total income in 2022

By Athens Reporter | Mar 25, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3% of income in Clarke County, providing an average of $1,249 per capita to residents.

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Oglethorpe County is home to 56 registered sex offenders as of February

By Athens Reporter | Mar 24, 2025

As of February, 56 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Oglethorpe County, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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In 2022, Oglethorpe County ranks 117th among Georgia counties for government transfer income per capita at $10,584

By Athens Reporter | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Oglethorpe County received an average of $10,584 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 43rd lowest in Georgia.

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Local Government Meetings today in Athens Metro

By Athens Reporter | Mar 24, 2025

Athens Metro Local Government Meetings today.

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Government events this week in Athens Metro: March 23-29

By Athens Reporter | Mar 24, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in Athens Metro this week.

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Madison County is home to 86 registered sex offenders as of week ending March 1

By Athens Reporter | Mar 24, 2025

According to the Registry, 86 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Madison County as of the week ending March 1, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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194 registered sex offenders live in Barrow County as of February

By Athens Reporter | Mar 24, 2025

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 194 registered sex offenders are living in Barrow County as of February.

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March 1: 73 registered sex offenders living in Elbert County

By Athens Reporter | Mar 23, 2025

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 73 registered sex offenders were living in Elbert County as of the week ending March 1.

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Jackson County is home to 174 registered sex offenders as of February

By Athens Reporter | Mar 22, 2025

There are 174 registered sex offenders living in Jackson County as of February, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Oglethorpe County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2.8% in 2022

By Athens Reporter | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.8% of income in Oglethorpe County, providing an average of $1,319 per capita to residents.

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Madison County is home to 86 registered sex offenders as of February

By Athens Reporter | Mar 21, 2025

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 86 registered sex offenders are living in Madison County as of February.