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Latest Fact-Checks By April Hunt

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Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
stated on February 10, 2015 news reports
The proposed transportation tax plan revokes a tax-credit for consumers’ electric cars while the state retains similar credits for similar vehicles for businesses.
True
By April Hunt • March 16, 2015
NaturalNews.com
NaturalNews.com
stated on February 5, 2015 a story making the rounds on social media
The measles vaccine has killed 108 people in the last decade, while no one has died of measles.
False
By April Hunt • March 3, 2015
Johnny Isakson
Johnny Isakson
stated on February 2, 2015 an Associated Press news story
"When you have 8,000 veterans a year committing suicide, then you have a serious problem."
Mostly True
By April Hunt • February 27, 2015
Raw Story
Raw Story
stated on February 11, 2015 headline over an article on the Raw Story website
"Georgia lawmaker pushes bill banning creation of ‘glow in the dark’ human-jellyfish hybrids."
Half-True
By April Hunt • February 20, 2015
Lee May
Lee May
stated on January 22, 2015 the 2015 State of the County address
In the past year, DeKalb has "attracted and retained more than 2,300 jobs."
Mostly True
By April Hunt • February 13, 2015
Mike Adams
Mike Adams
stated on February 10, 2015 a story making the rounds on social media
Mercury is used in vaccines, and there is no safe level of mercury.  
Pants on Fire!
By April Hunt • February 11, 2015
Lee May
Lee May
stated on January 22, 2015 the 2015 State of the County address
DeKalb County has graduated five police academies and three fire academies to help reach its ambitious hiring goals in both departments.
Mostly True
By April Hunt • February 9, 2015
Nathan Deal
Nathan Deal
stated on January 14, 2015 the governor's State of the State address
"Since I took office, over 319,000 new private sector jobs have been created in Georgia with nearly 93,000 of those coming in the past 12 months."
True
By April Hunt • February 3, 2015
Keith Parker
Keith Parker
stated on January 21, 2015 a Twitter post
Only "18 percent of jobs are accessible by transit for metro Atlanta residents. 33 percent for those living in the city."
True
By April Hunt • January 28, 2015
Nathan Deal
Nathan Deal
stated on January 13, 2015 a press release
Mercedes-Benz USA  moving its headquarters to Atlanta will create at least 800 jobs.
Mostly True
By April Hunt • January 26, 2015
Jeff Graham
Jeff Graham
stated on January 7, 2015 an interview with WABE radio
The religious liberty bill proposed in the Georgia House of Representatives does not specifically exclude corporations, which means they can legally claim a religious exemption.
True
By April Hunt • January 21, 2015
Nathan Deal
Nathan Deal
stated on January 14, 2015 the governor's State of the State address
"Georgia is now the eighth most populous state in the nation, moving from the number 10 position in just four years."
Mostly True
By April Hunt • January 16, 2015
Mark Drewniak
Mark Drewniak
stated on January 6, 2015 in a press interview
Mercedes said high taxes and the cost of doing business in New Jersey worked to Georgia’s advantage in landing the company's USA corporate headquarters.  
True
By April Hunt, Nancy Badertscher • January 14, 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
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
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
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
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