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The City of Savannah issued a precautionary boil water advisory today for residents near 2729 Ogeechee Road. The advisory impacts about 25 homes along Ogeechee Road from Dawes Avenue north to Stiles Avenue. Construction work on the Department of Transportation project at Ogeechee Road and Stiles Avenue caused a water main break.

Boil Water Advisory In Effect For Homes Near Ogeechee Road

by B.T. ClarkMarch 21, 2025March 21, 2025

Georgians are experiencing troubles with their health insurance as the providers listed on the Georgia Access website often end up not accepting the insurance.

Georgia Access Patients Left in Limbo: When Listed Doctors Don’t Accept Your Insurance

by Poesy YoungMarch 13, 2025March 13, 2025

Mental health awareness is becoming an increasingly critical part of community building, so much so that both public and private entities are taking part in initiatives that focus on providing mental health interventions to vulnerable groups. However, there are regions in the United States where mental health awareness isn’t given the spotlight it deserves, requiring greater collaboration among advocacy groups.

Building Community Support for Mental Health Awareness in Georgia

by Special to The Georgia SunMarch 10, 2025March 10, 2025

Emory University is joining a growing list of top research universities that plan to freeze or limit hiring because of concerns about federal research funding cuts.

How Trump’s Federal Cuts Caused a Hiring Freeze at Emory University

by Rebecca Grapevine | HealthbeatMarch 6, 2025

The federal agency laid off hundreds of workers last week. The CDC had employed about 13,000 people, with 10,000 in Georgia.

CDC Layoffs: Fired Workers Rally for Support in Georgia

by Rebecca Grapevine | HealthbeatFebruary 24, 2025February 24, 2025

In January, standing before a cluster of television cameras on the steps of the state Capitol, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp promoted his experiment in Medicaid reform as a showcase for fellow conservatives seeking to overhaul safety net benefits around the country.

Georgia Says its Medicaid Experiment is a Success. The Numbers Tell a Different Story

by Margaret Coker | The CurrentFebruary 22, 2025

⏭️ What's Next: The boil water notice will stay active until crews complete repairs and water quality tests show the water is safe to drink.

Dutch Island Under Boil Water Advisory

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 18, 2025February 18, 2025

Intense close-up of a cat's eye showing detailed texture and color.

Rabid Cat Scratches Savannah Resident

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 18, 2025February 18, 2025

A mother caring for her sick child in a cozy bedroom setting, emphasizing love and comfort.

Flu Cases ‘Worst in 15 Years,’ Macon Health Officials Say

by Liz Fabian | Civic Journalism Senior FellowFebruary 17, 2025February 17, 2025

The state Department of Agriculture has lifted a suspension of poultry activities in Georgia following the successful completion of testing for bird flu with no additional detections.

Bird Flu Outbreak Update: Georgia Lifts Poultry Suspension

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 11, 2025February 11, 2025

Access to affordable health care, safe food and water, and reducing chronic disease like high blood pressure and heart disease are the top three public health priorities, according to a new poll from Gallup and Emory University.

Georgia Residents Want Affordable Health Care: Will State Officials Listen?

by Ellen Eldridge | GPBFebruary 11, 2025

More expectant parents could qualify for home health care support, community health workers could get professional certification, and immigrant doctors could find an easier path to practicing in Georgia under proposals being considered by state legislators.

How Will Lawmakers Respond to Georgia’s Health Care Crisis in 2025

by Rebecca Grapevine | HealthbeatFebruary 4, 2025

🩺 What’s Happening: SmileHub compared all 50 states using 18 different health factors, including maternal mortality rates, hospital quality, and how easy it is to see a doctor. The results confirm that many women in Georgia still struggle to get the care they need. The best state for Women's health was Massachusetts.

Georgia Again Scrapes Bottom of The Barrel in Women’s Health

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 4, 2025June 7, 2025

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