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Loudermilk tweets GOP's legislative successes and acknowledges Jefferson's legacy

In recent tweets, Rep. Barry Loudermilk highlights achievements under the House GOP and commemorates Thomas Jefferson's birthday.

By NW Atlanta News | Apr 13, 2025

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Pickens County: Residents received $43.78 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.1% of income in Pickens County, providing an average of $1,257 per capita to residents.

By NW Atlanta News | Apr 13, 2025

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March 8: 315 registered sex offenders living in Bartow County

By NW Atlanta News | Apr 10, 2025

There were 315 registered sex offenders living in Bartow County as of the week ending March 8, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Rep. Barry Loudermilk discusses Trump's achievements and Supreme Court decision

By NW Atlanta News | Apr 9, 2025

Representative Barry Loudermilk has recently shared his perspectives on significant national issues via social media.

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Registry shows 85 sex offenders living in Pickens County as of week ending March 8

By NW Atlanta News | Apr 8, 2025

Pickens County is home to 85 sex offenders registered as of the week ending March 8, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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March 8: 201 registered sex offenders living in Cherokee County

By NW Atlanta News | Apr 7, 2025

There were 201 registered sex offenders living in Cherokee County as of the week ending March 8, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Bartow County: Medicaid dependency reached 2.7% in 2022

By NW Atlanta News | Apr 6, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.7% of income in Bartow County, providing an average of $1,335 per capita to residents.

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Pickens County saw 12.9% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By NW Atlanta News | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 22.5% of income in Pickens County, a 12.9% surge from 9.6% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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February: Number of registered sex offenders living in Cherokee County go up in February

By NW Atlanta News | Mar 29, 2025

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows a growth registered sex offenders living in Cherokee County in February, compared to the previous month.

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Cherokee County: Medicaid made up 0.8% of total income in 2022

By NW Atlanta News | Mar 29, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 0.8% of income in Cherokee County, providing an average of $504 per capita to residents.

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February: Number of registered sex offenders living in Pickens County go down in February

By NW Atlanta News | Mar 28, 2025

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

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February: Number of registered sex offenders living in Bartow County go down in February

By NW Atlanta News | Mar 27, 2025

There was one less registered sex offender living in Bartow County in February compared to the previous month, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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In 2022, Cherokee County ranks 150th among Georgia counties for government transfer income per capita at $8,539

By NW Atlanta News | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Cherokee County received an average of $8,539 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 10th lowest in Georgia.

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February: 85 registered sex offenders living in Pickens County

By NW Atlanta News | Mar 23, 2025

As of February, 85 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Pickens County, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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February: 201 registered sex offenders living in Cherokee County

By NW Atlanta News | Mar 22, 2025

Cherokee County is home to 201 registered sex offenders as of February, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Pickens County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 1.7% in 2022

By NW Atlanta News | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.7% of income in Pickens County, providing an average of $1,056 per capita to residents.

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February: 314 registered sex offenders living in Bartow County

By NW Atlanta News | Mar 21, 2025

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 314 registered sex offenders are living in Bartow County as of February.

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Registered Sex Offenders: 314 living in Bartow County as of week ending March 1

By NW Atlanta News | Mar 21, 2025

Bartow County is home to 314 sex offenders registered as of the week ending March 1, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Barry Loudermilk criticizes Democrats' policies on immigration and taxation

By NW Atlanta News | Mar 20, 2025

Barry Loudermilk shared views on key issues via social media in March 2025.

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Pickens County is home to 85 registered sex offenders as of week ending March 1

By NW Atlanta News | Mar 19, 2025

According to the Registry, 85 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Pickens County as of the week ending March 1, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.