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Georgia’s nonprofit hospitals will still have to disclose extensive financial data by Oct. 1, even though state regulations on this new requirement won’t be finished by then, state officials say.

Starting October 1, Georgia’s nonprofit hospitals will be required to disclose their financial information

by Andy Miller | GHNSeptember 17, 2019August 12, 2020

DUNWOODY -- DeKalb County’s boil water advisory for the city of Dunwoody has been lifted. Authorities have confirmed that the water supply in all areas of the county is safe for consumption without boiling.

The boil water advisory for Dunwoody has been lifted

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 16, 2019September 16, 2019

Brenda Goodman is a senior news writer for WebMD. Andy Miller is editor and CEO of Georgia Health News.

Expert says air testing results from area affected by Sterigenics lab are ‘pretty damning’

by Brenda Goodman | WebMD and Andy Miller | GHNSeptember 16, 2019September 24, 2023

The Recall: RH is recalling its line of red vintage children's play chairs and stools due to a violation of the federal lead paint ban.

Recall Alert: RH vintage play chairs and stools recalled due to violation of lead paint ban

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 15, 2019September 15, 2019

Update: The boil water advisory has been lifted for all of DeKalb County.

Water advisory lifted for most of DeKalb County, Dunwoody still has to boil water

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 14, 2019September 16, 2019

The Gist: Fulton County needs more money to improve water service and is considering a change to the water rate structure to generate the funding.

Fulton County wants to raise your water rates

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 13, 2019September 24, 2023

DALLAS -- Pet parents living in or near Dallas will soon be able to bring their dogs and cats to Essentials PetCare at Walmart for routine veterinary care and minor illness exams on a walk-in basis, without the need to set an appointment.

Georgia’s first veterinary clinic inside a Walmart is opening Friday

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 11, 2019September 12, 2019

The Recall: Healing Solutions Wintergreen and Birch 100 percent Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils have been recalled. The recall effects about 32,000 bottles.

Recall Alert: Essential oils recalled due to child resistant packaging violation

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 10, 2019September 12, 2019

A medical sterilization facility in metro Atlanta is shutting down operations until October as it undergoes construction to reduce emissions of a toxic gas.

Sterigenics plant shuts down until October as air testing begins

by Brenda Goodman | WebMD and Andy Miller | GHNSeptember 6, 2019August 12, 2020

The Recall: Walker Edison Furniture is recalling its Twin Cottage Bunk beds due to fall and injury hazards.

Recall Alert: Walker Edison recalls children’s bunk beds

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 5, 2019September 5, 2019

A new report shows that Georgia's students rank in the top 15 for achievement goals in reading and math.

Georgia students rank 13th in the nation in math and reading

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 4, 2019September 4, 2019

Update: According to the Clarke County Police Department, the three children have been located.

Three missing children in Athens found

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 2, 2019September 3, 2019

September is shaping up as a worrisome time for thousands of Georgia patients.

Anthem is in yet another contract dispute with a Georgia health system

by Andy Miller | GHNAugust 30, 2019August 12, 2020

FORSYTH COUNTY -- The Georgia Department of Public Health recently detected the rabies virus among wildlife in Forsyth County near Lake Lanier. A raccoon in the area of Sweetwater Drive and Buford Dam Road tested positive for rabies.

Rabies has been detected in animals near Lake Lanier

by Thom ChandlerAugust 27, 2019August 27, 2019

CALHOUN -- Calhoun City Schools reported a data breach today stemming from software it used between 2005 and 2018 provided by Pearson Assessments.

Calhoun City Schools among school systems hit by data breach

by Thom ChandlerAugust 26, 2019August 26, 2019

The Gist: West Nile Virus has been detected in Coastal Georgia near Bookman.

West Nile Virus has been detected in Coastal Georgia. Here’s what you can do to protect yourself

by Thom ChandlerAugust 24, 2019August 24, 2019

Georgia’s insurance commissioner is warning consumers of the potential financial risks of joining a Health Care Sharing Ministries program as an alternative to regular insurance.

Georgians are confusing health care sharing ministries with health insurance

by Andy Miller | GHNAugust 23, 2019August 12, 2020

As Georgia children begin a new school year and some take on new social media habits, Georgia officials want to make sure parents are aware of a growing form of sexual exploitation of children known as sextortion.

How to protect your child from sextortion

by Thom ChandlerAugust 21, 2019August 21, 2019

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