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State correct: traffic deaths are up in 2015

By Nancy Badertscher

December 30, 2015

By the end of 2015, more than 1,300 people will have died on Georgia roads. One of out evey four fatalities resulted from drunken driving.…

Nash on target with Gwinnett population, staff data

By Nancy Badertscher

December 11, 2015

Since 2008, Gwinnett County’s population has grown 15 percent, while the county government staff has increased only 1 percent.

Here’s a toast to some very bad information on booze and dementia

By Nancy Badertscher

November 17, 2015

Drinking champagne could help prevent Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

Is Georgia tax-friendly state for retirees?

By Nancy Badertscher

November 13, 2015

Georgia is one of the 10 most tax-friendly states for retirees.

Electric car sales hit the brakes as tax credit axed and fee added

By Nancy Badertscher

November 2, 2015

Electric car sales in Georgia have dropped dramatically since a $5,000 tax credit was eliminated and a $200 annual registration fee was imposed July 1.

Georgia briefly tops chart for flu reports

By Nancy Badertscher

October 26, 2015

Georgia has the highest flu activity in the country.

Elton John right: South focus of HIV alarm

By Nancy Badertscher

October 19, 2015

HIV/AIDS is "dramatically on the rise in the U.S. South."

Westmoreland: Iran doesn’t have to prove nuclear plan changes

By Nancy Badertscher

October 13, 2015

President Barack Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry agreed "to lift Iran’s economic and arms sanctions without any proof of change in conduct."

Oddsmakers barking about Georgia Bulldogs over the Crimson Tide

By Nancy Badertscher

October 1, 2015

Alabama’s Crimson Tide will be the underdog in Saturday’s game against the Georgia Bulldogs, the first time in 72 consecutive games that Alabama has not…

Conway’s claim of a diverse department true

By Nancy Badertscher

September 29, 2015

The racial and ethnic makeup of the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office mirrors the community it serves.

Cagle right on law enforcement death count

By Nancy Badertscher

September 22, 2015

"Eighty-three law enforcement officers have died in the line of duty this year. Twenty-four of them were shot and killed in cold blood."

Woods’ claim backed by reports: CRCT wasn’t challenging enough

By Nancy Badertscher

September 15, 2015

Georgia’s CRCT "set some of the lowest expectations for student proficiency in the nation."

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State correct: traffic deaths are up in 2015

Nash on target with Gwinnett population, staff data

Here’s a toast to some very bad information on booze and dementia

Is Georgia tax-friendly state for retirees?

Electric car sales hit the brakes as tax credit axed and fee added

Georgia briefly tops chart for flu reports

Elton John right: South focus of HIV alarm

Westmoreland: Iran doesn’t have to prove nuclear plan changes

Oddsmakers barking about Georgia Bulldogs over the Crimson Tide

Conway’s claim of a diverse department true

Cagle right on law enforcement death count

Woods’ claim backed by reports: CRCT wasn’t challenging enough