Hurricane Relief Tops Kemp’s Priorities 

Gov. Brian Kemp told lawmakers that he will emphasize Hurricane Helene relief in the legislative session that begins Jan. 13.

House Speaker Jon Burns, R-Newington, said grants for growers and local communities, along with tax credits for replanting, are likely.

Other legislative priorities listed by Kemp, who spoke at a three-day lawmaker conference in Athens, include tort reform, education, and public safety.

November’s elections produced a 100-80 Republican majority in the state House and a 33-23 Republican majority in the state Senate.

  Boil Advisory for Forsyth County

Residents, businesses, and schools in parts of Forsyth County went under a boil water advisory starting at 9 p.m. Tuesday following a major water main break.

The advisory will remain in place for at least 48 hours.

Those affected should boil all water used for drinking and cooking for at least one full minute after reaching a full boil. Click here for a description of the impacted area.

Record Holiday Travel Forecast

A record number of travelers are expected to fill Georgia’s roadways, airports, and cruise lines for the year-end holiday period from Dec. 21-Jan. 1.

Travel group AAA predicts that 3.7 million Georgians will travel 50 miles or more from home, up from last year and narrowly topping the record set in 2019, before the Covid pandemic.

AAA also forecasts an increase in travel across the U.S, noting lower gas prices than a year ago and a 10% jump in bookings for buses, trains, and cruises.

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➤ North Georgia: Atlanta prosecutor Tiffany Johnson was confirmed as a U.S. district judge for the 46-county district that includes Atlanta, Rome, and Gainesville. (More)

➤ Waynesville: A local man was arrested in the 1985 killings of a couple at a Camden County church, a case where DNA exonerated the first suspect. The man denies the charge. (More)

➤ Hawkinsville: The city was awarded a $2.26 million rural development grant to improve road, water, and sewer infrastructure for 58 single-family houses. (More)

➤ Nashville: A hospital serving Berrien County opened the doors on a new $15 million emergency room, its first renovation since 1965, financed by rural health tax credits. (More)

➤ Albany: The city is considering blocking new hires from joining its underfunded defined-benefit pension plan and instead offering them a less generous defined-contribution plan. (More)

➤ Thomas County: Deputies hope a GBI sketch helps identify skeletal remains found Sept. 9, described as a white male, small in stature, aged 50-60, and a smoker of Lucky Strikes. (See Drawing)

➤ Former Atlanta Braves ace Max Fried signed a  $218 million contract with the New York Yankees. (More)

➤ Four Atlanta Falcons players spent Tuesday visiting children at a local Atlanta hospital. (More)

➤ The Georgia Bulldogs led the SEC conference with 13 football players selected to this year’s Coaches All-SEC team. (More)

 ➤ Yesterday’s results: NBA | NHL | NCAAM | NCAAW 

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➤ A settlement between Georgia Power and a group of Monroe County residents ended a long legal battle over water quality around a coal-fired power plant. Terms were not disclosed. (More)

➤ Warner Robins economic development leaders are cheering a $2 million state rural development grant that will help fund a new entrance to the area’s industrial park. (More)

➤ Christmas is a busy time of the year for Sam’s Path, a petting zoo that’s found another niche by renting out its camels and other animals for live Nativity displays. (See Photos)

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➤ The annual celebration of the lighting of the Georgia State Capitol Christmas tree took place last weekend, hosted by the governor and his family. (Watch)

➤ The Dallas-area volunteers of BBQ Dudes of Burnt Hickory will fire up the grills on Dec. 21 for the group’s 18th annual free holiday barbecue for families in need. (Details)

➤ The number of longleaf pines is increasing across the Southeast, with some of the biggest improvements taking place in Georgia, a study finds. (More)

Are you traveling for Christmas?

1. Driving
2. Flying
3. Cruise/other
4. Staying home

Yesterday’s Results:

Do you expect home prices to go up or down next year?

1. Up: 45%
2. Down: 28%
3. No change: 27% 

What Christmas trees are native to Georgia?

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