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Brooks County is home to 94 sex offenders registered as of the week ending March 8, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Registered Sex Offenders: 91 living in Berrien County as of week ending March 8

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 91 registered sex offenders were living in Berrien County as of the week ending March 8.

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South Georgia Times area weekly mass times

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

Registry shows 55 sex offenders living in Lanier County as of week ending March 8

According to the Registry, 55 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Lanier County as of the week ending March 8, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Registry shows 70 sex offenders living in Telfair County as of week ending March 8

There were 70 registered sex offenders living in Telfair County as of the week ending March 8, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Thomasville Chamber’s Executive Director to step down after eight years

Executive Director Andrea Collins will step down after eight years at the helm of the Thomasville-Thomas County Chamber of Commerce, marking the end of a significant era for the Chamber.

Ware County saw 26.1% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

In 2022, government transfers contributed 39.1% of income in Ware County. How does this compare to historical figures?

Ben Hill County ranks 24th in Georgia for reliance on government transfers for 36% of income in 2022

In 2022, government transfers made up 36% of income in Ben Hill County—ranking it 24th most dependent among Georgia counties.

Wheeler County: Medicaid dependency reached 7.6% in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 7.6% of income in Wheeler County, providing an average of $1,800 per capita to residents.

Number of sex offenders living in Ware County grows in February

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

355 registered sex offenders live in Lowndes County as of February

There are 355 registered sex offenders living in Lowndes County as of February, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Registry shows 35 sex offenders living in Irwin County as of week ending March 8

According to the Registry, 35 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Irwin County as of the week ending March 8, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Registered Sex Offenders: 27 living in Clinch County as of week ending March 8

According to the Registry, 27 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Clinch County as of the week ending March 8, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Registry shows 356 sex offenders living in Lowndes County as of week ending March 8

Lowndes County is home to 356 sex offenders registered as of the week ending March 8, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Registry shows 12 sex offenders living in Echols County as of week ending March 8

Echols County is home to 12 sex offenders registered as of the week ending March 8, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Montgomery County: Medicaid made up 4.9% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.9% of income in Montgomery County, providing an average of $1,818 per capita to residents.

Number of sex offenders living in Wheeler County remains unchanged in February