Latest Fact Checks By April Hunt

MARTA official correct about commuters’ limited options

By April Hunt

January 28, 2015

Only "18 percent of jobs are accessible by transit for metro Atlanta residents. 33 percent for those living in the city."

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Jobs will come with Mercedes move

By April Hunt

January 26, 2015

Mercedes-Benz USA  moving its headquarters to Atlanta will create at least 800 jobs.

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Are corporations able to claim religious exemptions under state proposal?

By April Hunt

January 21, 2015

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.

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Deal a little off on the numbers but right on the point

By April Hunt

January 16, 2015

"Georgia is now the eighth most populous state in the nation, moving from the number 10 position in just four years."

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New Jersey’s taxes, cost of living paid off for Georgia with Mercedes

By April Hunt , Nancy Badertscher

January 14, 2015

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.  

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Does agriculture contribute $71 billion to Georgia’s economy?

By April Hunt

January 9, 2015

Agriculture contributes $71 billion to Georgia’s economy annually, making it the state’s largest industry.

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A deeper look at claim Georgia leads the nation in school shootings since Sandy Hook

By April Hunt

December 19, 2014

Georgia has had 12 school shootings in the two years since the mass killing at Sandy Hook Elementary School, more than any other state.

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“Drugged driving” claim based on flawed data

By April Hunt

December 15, 2014

When Colorado  eased its medical marijuana laws, fatal accidents involving pot-using drivers soared while overall traffic fatalities decreased.

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Weeding out the different effects of cannabis oil and marijuana

By April Hunt

December 9, 2014

Unlike marijuana, medical cannabis oil cannot get you high.

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Councilwoman right that annexation drew Reed to city

By April Hunt

December 3, 2014

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed became a city resident in the last annexation, opening the door to his candidacy.

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Study correct on Georgia’s gender-based murder rate

By April Hunt

November 19, 2014

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

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Gas tax comparison not so simple

By April Hunt , Nancy Badertscher

November 18, 2014

Georgia has some of the highest gas taxes in the Southeast but one of the lowest taxes on gasoline for transportation in the nation.

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