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An investigation has revealed Georgia’s prison system is struggling to control those incarcerated in its care amidst plummeting staff levels.

An investigation has revealed Georgia’s prison system is struggling to control those incarcerated in its care amidst plummeting staff levels.

Georgia officer at Hancock State Prison arrested for bringing in a pair of underwear and other clothes.

A Hancock County grand jury has indicted two defendants on charges related to separate murder cases.

Hancock County Coroner Adrick Ingram says there will be an autopsy of the body in a few days.

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio Senate leaders released their version of the $75 million, two-year state operating budget bill Monday morning, with a 5% income tax cut and a different school funding overhaul plan than what passed in the House. The 5% tax cuts would cost the state $874 million. It’s higher than the 2% in the version of House Bill 110 passed April 21 in the House, which would cost $380 ...

Ohio Senate unveils its budget proposal with 5% income tax cuts, separate school funding plan © Laura Hancock State Sen. Matt Dolan is a Chagrin Falls Republican who chairs the Senate Finance Committee. COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio Senate leaders released their version of the $75 million, two-year state operating budget bill Monday morning, with a 5% income tax cut and a different school funding overhaul plan than what passed in the House. The 5% tax cuts would cost the state $874 million. It’s ...

Poverty and lack of access to health care in Hancock has been an ongoing problem. Author: Breonna Richardson (WMAZ) Published: 12:25 AM EST December 24, 2020 Updated: 12:25 AM EST December 24, 2020 SPARTA, Ga. — With a population of a little over 8,000, Hancock County has one of the nations highest per capita death rates from COVID-19. Poverty and lack of access to health care in Hancock has been an ongoing problem. Sparta Mayor Allen Haywood sa...