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Latest Fact-Checks In Georgia

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Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on January 12, 2015 a Facebook post
"In 1913, it was legal to mail children."
Mostly False
By Nancy Badertscher • January 13, 2015
Georgia Farm Bureau
Georgia Farm Bureau
stated on January 8, 2015 a statement on the Georgia Farm Bureau website
Agriculture contributes $71 billion to Georgia’s economy annually, making it the state’s largest industry.
Mostly True
By April Hunt • January 9, 2015
Hank Huckaby
Hank Huckaby
stated on December 16, 2014 civic club speech
Only 42 percent of young Georgians have a college certificate or degree, but soon 60 percent of jobs will require some college credential.
True
By Nancy Badertscher • January 7, 2015
Everytown for Gun Safety
Everytown for Gun Safety
stated on December 10, 2014 a recent report
Georgia has had 12 school shootings in the two years since the mass killing at Sandy Hook Elementary School, more than any other state.
Mostly False
By April Hunt • December 19, 2014
L.C.
L.C. "Buster" Evans
stated on November 12, 2014 in a press release
"It has been many years, if ever, since an inmate has completed his or her high school diploma while incarcerated in a state correctional facility for adults."
Mostly True
By Nancy Badertscher • December 16, 2014
Charles
Charles "Chuck" Spahos
stated on December 3, 2014 a joint legislative hearing
When Colorado  eased its medical marijuana laws, fatal accidents involving pot-using drivers soared while overall traffic fatalities decreased.
Half-True
By April Hunt • December 15, 2014
Allen Peake
Allen Peake
stated on December 3, 2014 a press conference at the Georgia State Capitol
Unlike marijuana, medical cannabis oil cannot get you high.
True
By April Hunt • December 9, 2014
Mike Dudgeon
Mike Dudgeon
stated on November 18, 2014 newspaper article
Thirty-eight states -- Georgia not included -- have appointed, rather than elected, state school superintendents.
True
By Nancy Badertscher • December 6, 2014
Keisha Lance Bottoms
Keisha Lance Bottoms
stated on November 28, 2014 an Atlanta Journal-Constitution story
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed became a city resident in the last annexation, opening the door to his candidacy.
Mostly True
By April Hunt • December 3, 2014
Violence Policy Center
Violence Policy Center
stated on September 8, 2014 an annual study
Georgia ranks No. 9 in the rate of women murdered by men.
True
By April Hunt • November 19, 2014
Edward Lindsey
Edward Lindsey
stated on November 10, 2014 an Atlanta Journal-Constitution story
Georgia has some of the highest gas taxes in the Southeast but one of the lowest taxes on gasoline for transportation in the nation.
Mostly True
By April Hunt, Nancy Badertscher • November 18, 2014
Johnny Isakson
Johnny Isakson
stated on November 21, 2014 press release
Georgia has the country’s second highest number of fraudulent tax refund claims.  
Half-True
By April Hunt, Nancy Badertscher • November 14, 2014
Sloan Roach
Sloan Roach
stated on November 6, 2014 a television interview
Georgia has led the nation in student fatalities caused by motorists illegally passing stopped school buses.
True
By April Hunt, Nancy Badertscher • November 11, 2014
David Perdue
David Perdue
stated on October 7, 2014 a U.S. Senate debate
Says U.S. Senate candidate Michelle Nunn was "handpicked" by President Barack Obama
Half-True
By April Hunt • November 1, 2014
Zell Miller
Zell Miller
stated on October 27, 2014 television ad
Nathan Deal saved the HOPE scholarship program.
Mostly True
By April Hunt, Nancy Badertscher • October 31, 2014
Jason Carter
Jason Carter
stated on October 7, 2014 forum
On an income cap for recipients of the popular HOPE scholarship
Full Flop
By Nancy Badertscher • October 28, 2014
Nathan Deal
Nathan Deal
stated on October 22, 2014 an Atlanta Journal-Constitution story
Georgia has elected more African-American leaders than any other state in the country.  
Mostly False
By April Hunt • October 27, 2014
Nathan Deal
Nathan Deal
stated on October 7, 2014 debate
Jason Carter never passed a bill in his tenure in the state Senate.  
Mostly True
By April Hunt, Nancy Badertscher • October 24, 2014
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
stated on October 14, 2014 a television ad
Says David Perdue wants to abolish the U.S. Department of Education, which would cost Georgia schools $1 billion a year and eliminate millions in student loans.
Half-True
By April Hunt • October 22, 2014
Michelle Nunn
Michelle Nunn
stated on October 7, 2014 a U.S. Senate debate
Says David Perdue built his business career outsourcing American jobs.
Half-True
By April Hunt • October 21, 2014
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