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Bacon County is home to 38 sex offenders registered as of the week ending March 22, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

65 registered sex offenders live in Evans County as of week ending March 22

According to the Registry, 65 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Evans County as of the week ending March 22, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

March 22: 92 registered sex offenders living in Brantley County

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 92 registered sex offenders were living in Brantley County as of the week ending March 22.

Toombs County: Medicare dependency reached 7.9% in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 7.9% of income in Toombs County, providing an average of $3,282 per capita to residents.

1 company in a city within Toombs County received one inspection in Q1

There was one company in a city associated with Toombs County that received an FDA inspection in the first quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

75 registered sex offenders live in Long County as of week ending March 22

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 75 registered sex offenders were living in Long County as of the week ending March 22.

Bacon County ranks 88th highest in Georgia for per capita government transfer income at $12,052 in 2022

In 2022, residents of Bacon County received an average of $12,052 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 72nd lowest in Georgia.

Wayne County ranks 56th in Georgia for highest government transfer income percentage in 2022

In 2022, government transfers made up 31.9% of income in Wayne County—ranking it 56th most dependent among Georgia counties.

Registered Sex Offenders: 71 living in Appling County as of week ending March 15

There were 71 registered sex offenders living in Appling County as of the week ending March 15, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Registry shows 78 sex offenders living in Pierce County as of week ending March 15

Pierce County is home to 78 sex offenders registered as of the week ending March 15, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Registered Sex Offenders: 92 living in Brantley County as of week ending March 15

Brantley County is home to 92 sex offenders registered as of the week ending March 15, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Wayne County: Medicare made up 8.1% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 8.1% of income in Wayne County, providing an average of $3,066 per capita to residents.

2022: Appling County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By SE Georgia News | Apr 19, 2025

Since 1970, Appling County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 10.1%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 14.3%.

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SE Georgia News area weekly mass times

By SE Georgia News | Apr 19, 2025

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

Coffee County: Medicare transfers accounted for 7.3% of income in 2022

By SE Georgia News | Apr 19, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 7.3% of income in Coffee County, providing an average of $2,835 per capita to residents.

Registered Sex Offenders: 62 living in Candler County as of week ending March 15

According to the Registry, 62 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Candler County as of the week ending March 15, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Registry shows 101 sex offenders living in Tattnall County as of week ending March 15

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 101 registered sex offenders were living in Tattnall County as of the week ending March 15.

Registered Sex Offenders: 134 living in Wayne County as of week ending March 15

According to the Registry, 134 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Wayne County as of the week ending March 15, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Registry shows 65 sex offenders living in Evans County as of week ending March 15