Latest Fact-Checks By Eric Stirgus

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Georgia Power customers pay lower rates than most, official says

June 24, 2013

Says Georgia Power customers pay 10 percent to 15 percent below the national average for electricity.

Corporate tax holiday has benefits, Isakson says

June 18, 2013

Corporate tax holidays pushed by Presidents John F. Kennedy and George W. Bush brought "billions" of dollars back into the United States.

How well has Pink Pony behaved?

June 14, 2013

The Pink Pony club in DeKalb County has never been cited for any violation of an ordinance or state law.

Do numbers show black students are disciplined at higher rates?

June 10, 2013

"Black children constitute 18 percent of the nation's public school population but 40 percent of the children who are suspended or expelled."

John Lewis uses crime and prison stats to push for justice system changes

June 7, 2013

"The violent crime rate in America is the same as it was in 1968, yet our prison system has grown by over 500 percent."

GOP group targets Barrow’s health care votes

June 4, 2013

U.S. Rep. John Barrow’s plan "puts the IRS in charge of your health care."

Do raises line up with other cities?

May 28, 2013

The proposed raises for the Norcross City Council would put it in line with other liked-sized communities.

Commissioner makes case on Twitter for more solar projects in Georgia

May 22, 2013

There are about 120,000 solar energy jobs in the United States, but only 1,700 of them are in Georgia.

Fulton leader uses tax rate to make case in battle with state lawmakers

May 20, 2013

Says Fulton County government hasn’t raised its millage rate since 1991.

Price takes Obama to task for budget proposals

May 17, 2013

Says President Barack Obama’s proposed budget includes two new tax increases that would collect about $14 billion.

GOP attacks Barrow on ‘Obamacare’ votes

May 10, 2013

U.S. Rep. John Barrow of Georgia has helped support the implementation of "Obamacare."

Chamber leader errs on tort reform claim

May 7, 2013

In just six years, Georgia has dropped from first in the nation from a business-friendly legal climate to 24th.

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