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Colon cancer is rising in young adults and not everyone gets the same care

by B.T. ClarkApril 15, 2026April 15, 2026

A narrow concrete drainage canal with some water and patches of green algae runs through a grassy and partially dry area. A wooden utility pole with a security camera is positioned near the canal. The scene is viewed through a chain-link fence, which is out of focus in the foreground. In the background, there are industrial buildings, parked vehicles, and a partial view of an airplane tail.

Jet fuel spill from Altanta airport polluted river for over a week before anyone noticed

by Pamela Kirkland | GPBApril 14, 2026April 14, 2026

Midwives say Georgia laws are making the maternal health crisis worse

by Maya Homan | Georgia RecorderApril 11, 2026April 11, 2026

Georgia ranks near bottom for children’s health care

by B.T. ClarkApril 7, 2026April 7, 2026

Blister pack of Lutera birth control pills with white round tablets arranged in rows, labeled with days of the week (Mon, Tues, Wed, Thur, Fri) and arrows indicating the order to take the pills. The packaging is silver with black text.

New law would let women in Georgia get birth control without a prescription

by Mark Niesse | Capitol Beat News ServiceApril 3, 2026April 3, 2026

White horse near hay stack during day

Georgia Senate sidelines ivermectin bill

by B.T. ClarkApril 2, 2026April 3, 2026

New law would cap what Georgians pay for an ambulance ride

by Ty Tagami | Capitol BeatApril 2, 2026April 2, 2026

Will Georgia finally ease its medical marijuana rules

by Mark Niesse | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 23, 2026March 23, 2026

Ambulance in motion

‘If I have a heart attack, I’m not going to negotiate:’ Georgia lawmakers move to cut surprise ambulance bills

by Ty Tagami | Capitol BeatMarch 5, 2026March 5, 2026

man in white sweater holding fork

Mold and food expired for over a year: Canton senior living facility fails health inspection

by B.T. ClarkMarch 4, 2026March 4, 2026