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The insurer that has been paying for her son’s therapy, UnitedHealthcare, has begun — to the befuddlement of his clinical team — denying him the hours they say he requires to maintain his progress. Inside the insurance conglomerate, the nation’s largest and most profitable, the slashing of care to children like Benji does have a reason, though it has little to do with their needs. It is part of a secret internal cost-cutting campaign that targets a growing financial burden for the company: the treatment of thousands of children with autism across the country.

UnitedHealth Is Strategically Limiting Access to Critical Treatment for Kids With Autism

by Annie Waldman | ProPublicaDecember 15, 2024January 15, 2025

Georgia cities Atlanta, Macon, Savannah, Columbus, and Augusta are among the areas where residents are most likely to rely on pawnshop loans for quick cash, according to a recent study by BadCredit.org.

These 5 Georgia Cities Are Pawn Shop Hotspots

by B.T. ClarkDecember 11, 2024

Serious Teenagers on Smartphones

Should Marietta High School Ban Cellphones?

by B.T. ClarkDecember 11, 2024December 11, 2024

Students at Lockheed Elementary now have new tools to help manage their emotions and refocus during the school day, thanks to a collaborative effort led by the Kiwanis Club of Marietta. The organization, in partnership with First Horizon Bank and Piedmont Church, provided 48 beanbag chairs and sensory bottles to enhance the school’s existing Comfort Corners.

Lockheed Elementary Boosts Student Well-Being with New Comfort Corners

by School ReportsDecember 5, 2024December 5, 2024

Star-shaped bokeh lights creating a warm and festive nighttime atmosphere.

Safety Measures Added at Lights of Joy in Cobb After Teen’s Death

by B.T. ClarkDecember 4, 2024December 4, 2024

Key Terms: Kickback- Kickbacks are when someone gives money or gifts to another person in secret, usually to get them to do something that might not be fair or honest.

American Health Imaging Settles $5.25 Million Kickback Allegations

by B.T. ClarkDecember 2, 2024December 2, 2024

Kirkland Signature Eggs Recalled Over Salmonella Risk

by B.T. ClarkNovember 29, 2024November 29, 2024

The holiday season is brimming with festive events, delectable dining, and, of course, shopping for those perfect gifts that bring joy to your loved ones.

Discover Alpharetta’s Best Holiday Shopping Spots

by B.T. ClarkNovember 27, 2024March 20, 2025

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Celebrate Community Spirit: Shop Local in Milton

by City ReportsNovember 25, 2024November 25, 2024

Holiday shopping is off to a strong start, with 183.4 million people expected to shop online or in stores from Thanksgiving and Black Friday through Cyber Monday. This projection, from the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics, sets a record, surpassing last year’s 182 million.

Will You Be Shopping on Black Friday?

by B.T. ClarkNovember 25, 2024November 25, 2024

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