@citizenptnewsga.bsky.socialDeKalb County is taking bold steps to combat housing instability with a new $155 million bond aimed at creating 15,000 affordable units by 2032!
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@citizenptnewsga.bsky.socialDHS officials are sounding the alarm over serious delays in court order transmissions that jeopardize federal funding and essential services for vulnerable youth.
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@citizenptnewsga.bsky.socialDeKalb County is proposing a major overhaul of its pension plan for police and fire employees, potentially doubling benefits and lowering the retirement age to 62!
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@citizenptnewsga.bsky.socialGeorgia's public defenders propose a bold solution to cut appeal backlogs and enhance justice: Could loosening conflict rules transform the system?
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@citizenptnewsga.bsky.socialCities across Georgia are grappling with skyrocketing insurance and health costs, forcing tough budget decisions and potential changes to employee contributions.
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@citizenptnewsga.bsky.socialGeorgia's innovative FLOSS sales tax is already delivering significant property tax relief, with some counties seeing a 20% millage rollback in just five months!
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@citizenptnewsga.bsky.socialProfessor Megan Hurley advocates for a transformative independent appellate indigent defense office, estimating a $6.5 million startup that could revolutionize legal representation in Georgia.
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@citizenptnewsga.bsky.socialGeorgia's child welfare system is on the brink of crisis, with providers facing significant financial deficits that threaten to send vulnerable children out of state for care.
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@citizenptnewsga.bsky.socialGeorgia's elections face critical issues with voters misassigned to the wrong districts, but one data expert has a game-changing plan to fix it!
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@citizenptnewsga.bsky.socialDelays in receiving custody orders are jeopardizing federal funding for child welfare programs, leaving states to shoulder the financial burden.
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@citizenptnewsga.bsky.socialGeorgia's foster care system is on the brink, facing soaring liability costs and provider exits that threaten the very homes for vulnerable children.
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@citizenptnewsga.bsky.socialState auditors reveal that a small group of high-cost children is driving a massive spike in Georgia's out-of-home care spending, raising alarms about the system's sustainability.
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@citizenptnewsga.bsky.socialHigh-strength woven geotextiles could revolutionize road and rail construction by cutting aggregate needs from 30 inches to just 6 inches, saving costs and reducing truck traffic!
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@citizenptnewsga.bsky.socialRural Georgia is facing a healthcare crisis, but innovative solutions like the Navacare platform could transform emergency services and access to care.
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@citizenptnewsga.bsky.socialGeorgia's foster-care system is facing a crisis as inadequate legal representation is prolonging cases and skyrocketing costs for vulnerable children.
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@citizenptnewsga.bsky.socialA heated debate unfolds in Georgia as manufacturers push for regulated kratom extracts while users and clinicians warn against the dangers of concentrated synthetics—who will prevail?
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@citizenptnewsga.bsky.socialGeorgia's elections have undergone a dramatic transformation over 25 years, culminating in the 2019 shift to ballot-marking devices that ensure every vote is counted with a physical paper record.
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@citizenptnewsga.bsky.socialGeorgia's postconviction and appellate system is facing multi-year delays, sparking urgent calls for legislative reforms from experts and advocates alike.
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@citizenptnewsga.bsky.socialGeorgia's child welfare system could save money and reduce foster care stays by investing in independent legal representation for families, as proven by a pilot program that cut care time by 10 months!
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@citizenptnewsga.bsky.socialFulton County is taking a stand against the alarming rise in synthetic kratom use among children, urging lawmakers to act now before more lives are at risk.
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