Latest Fact-Checks By April Hunt

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Atlanta Journal-Constitution
stated on February 10, 2015 in 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
stated on February 5, 2015 in 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
stated on February 2, 2015 in 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
stated on February 11, 2015 in 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
stated on January 22, 2015 in 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
stated on February 10, 2015 in 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
stated on January 22, 2015 in 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
stated on January 14, 2015 in 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
stated on January 21, 2015 in 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
stated on January 13, 2015 in 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
stated on January 7, 2015 in 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
stated on January 14, 2015 in 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
stated on January 6, 2015 in 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
stated on January 8, 2015 in 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
stated on December 10, 2014 in 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 "Chuck" Spahos
stated on December 3, 2014 in 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
stated on December 3, 2014 in 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
stated on November 28, 2014 in 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
stated on September 8, 2014 in an annual study:

Georgia ranks No. 9 in the rate of women murdered by men.

True

By April Hunt • November 19, 2014

Edward Lindsey
stated on November 10, 2014 in 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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