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In 2022, residents of Washington County received an average of $13,690 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 46th highest in Georgia.

Number of sex offenders living in Johnson County grows in February

According to the Registry, there was one more sex offender living in Johnson County in February compared to the previous month, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Baldwin County is home to 339 registered sex offenders as of week ending March 8

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 339 registered sex offenders were living in Baldwin County as of the week ending March 8.

339 registered sex offenders live in Baldwin County as of February

Baldwin County is home to 339 registered sex offenders as of February, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Bleckley County: Residents received $23.2 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.6% of income in Bleckley County, providing an average of $1,893 per capita to residents.

Number of sex offenders living in Baldwin County drops as of Q4 2024

By Central Georgia News | Apr 6, 2025

There were two fewer registered sex offenders living in Baldwin County as of the fourth quarter of 2024 than in the previous quarter, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Central Georgia News publication area records 1 H-1B petition from employers classified under Health Care and Social Assistance industry during 2024

By Central Georgia News | Apr 6, 2025

An employer classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry based in the Central Georgia News publication area submitted one H-1B petition during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Emanuel County is home to 106 registered sex offenders as of February

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 106 registered sex offenders are living in Emanuel County as of February.

Registry sees an increase in number of registered sex offenders living in Dodge County in February

Dodge County registered more sex offenders in February compared to the previous month, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Central Georgia News area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Central Georgia News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Jasper County: Medicaid dependency reached 3.1% in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.1% of income in Jasper County, providing an average of $1,451 per capita to residents.

Q4 2024: 66 registered sex offenders living in Putnam County

Putnam County is home to 66 sex offenders registered as of the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

36.1% of income in Treutlen County came from government transfers in 2022, ranking it 23rd in Georgia

In 2022, government transfers made up 36.1% of income in Treutlen County—ranking it 23rd most dependent among Georgia counties.

Morgan County: Medicaid made up 2% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2% of income in Morgan County, providing an average of $1,224 per capita to residents.

Johnson County saw 29.6% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022