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Georgia Tim Wigginton Georgia Tim Wigginton

Republican Governor Brian Kemp Extends Suspension of State Gas Tax

Georgia's current motor fuel excise tax is 33.3 cents per gallon for gasoline and 37.3 cents per gallon for diesel. Following the suspension of the state motor fuel tax on September 28, the average price of a gallon of regular gas in Georgia has remained well below the national average, according to AAA. Georgia's average price for a gallon of regular gas is approximately 63 cents below the national average, and the average price for diesel is around 61 cents below the national average. 

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Western North Carolina, Local Tim Wigginton Western North Carolina, Local Tim Wigginton

City of Asheville Municipal Golf Course Certified As An Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary

“Asheville Municipal Golf Course has long been a beloved community asset, and achieving certification as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary highlights our equal commitment to being a vital asset to our local environment,” said Chris Corl, director of Community & Regional Entertainment Facilities with the City of Asheville.

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Western North Carolina, Local Tim Wigginton Western North Carolina, Local Tim Wigginton

State Auditor Released Audit Of UNC Asheville Procurement Card Programs

“OSA’s audit of the University of North Carolina at Asheville’s procurement card and travel card programs found the University did not consistently administer its procurement card program in accordance with the University’s requirements. Auditors identified procurement card transactions that lacked required supporting documentation, including required pre-approvals and documentation for third party lodging cost savings. Auditors also identified transactions that did not comply with the University’s purchasing requirements, including prohibited purchases.”

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Department of Justice Announces Settlement With UNC Chapel Hill To End Antisemitism And Race Discrimination

“Title VI requires that all students — regardless of their ancestry or race — receive equal treatment under the law at federally funded colleges and universities,” said Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. “Higher ed policies and practices that tolerate antisemitism or favor certain racial groups over others, frustrate our color-blind justice system. The Civil Rights Division commends UNC for its cooperation in meeting its obligations under federal law without the need for litigation; we hope other institutions will take note and do the same.”

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North Carolina, State Tim Wigginton North Carolina, State Tim Wigginton

U.S. Department of Justice Releases Ten Federal Indictments Alleging Noncitizen Voted In 2024 Election

“Protecting American elections from criminal interference continues to be one of the top priorities of this FBI,” said FBI Director Kash Patel. “Today with our Justice Department partners we are announcing arrests and indictments of ten individuals - including one illegal alien and nine non-citizens - who illegally voted in the 2024 election in North Carolina, as alleged. American elections are for American citizens.” 

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Opinion Tim Wigginton Opinion Tim Wigginton

Where Is the One Good Man?

Maybe we should spend less time preparing our children for the Ivy Leagues and more time preparing them to be good human beings. Preparing them for the final exam: the opportunity to be the one good man who steps up when nobody is watching…or maybe when everybody is watching.

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