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The legislation's chief sponsor was Rep. Lehman Franklin, R-Statesboro, whose wife June received IVF treatment and is expecting a child next month.

IVF is Finally Protected Under Georgia Law

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 1, 2025May 1, 2025

A new analysis from Addiction-Rep ranks Georgia’s Medicaid program as the lowest in the nation for mental health care. The report, which uses data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, scores states on how well their Medicaid programs serve adults with mental health needs.

Georgia’s Medicaid Program Ranks Last in Mental Health Care

by B.T. ClarkApril 29, 2025April 29, 2025

The new report measured air quality across the country from 2021 through 2023. It found that nearly half of the U.S. population live in areas with unhealthy levels of air pollution.

Air Pollution in Georgia is Getting Worse: Why Should You Care?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceApril 23, 2025

If you live in the southern part of Perry, you may have noticed your water is not running as usual. Crews are working right now to fix a water main problem that is causing service disruptions across several neighborhoods.

Water Main Issue Disrupts Service For South Perry Residents

by B.T. ClarkApril 23, 2025April 23, 2025

The Hope for Georgia Patients Act, which passed with bipartisan support, allows terminally ill patients the “right to try” individualized experimental treatments with permission from their doctors.

Terminally Ill Patients in Georgia Now Have ‘Right to Try’ Experimental Medications

by Ellen Eldridge | GPBApril 20, 2025April 20, 2025

The parents of 2-year-old Maya Getahun filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Piedmont Eastside Medical Center in Snellville after their daughter died following an ant bite reaction.

Toddler Dies After Fire Ant Bite. Parents Sue Georgia Hospital

by B.T. ClarkApril 8, 2025April 8, 2025

Layoffs started. Atlanta-based CDC employees received pink slips Tuesday as the Trump administration began cutting thousands of federal health jobs.

CDC Layoffs Hit Atlanta as Thousands Face Unemployment

by News DeskApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025

Atlanta is one of the healthiest places to live in America—at least according to a new report by WalletHub. But for Georgia’s other major cities, the news isn’t quite as bright.

Which Georgia Cities Have The Best and Worst Health Scores?

by B.T. ClarkMarch 31, 2025

A drastic reduction in staff at key federal agencies could harm the Chattahoochee River, according to river advocates. The water that flows through the faucets in your home very likely comes from the Chattahoochee, and the proposed cuts by the Trump administration could threaten your drinking water.

Trump Cuts Threaten Chattahoochee River Water

by B.T. ClarkMarch 26, 2025

Georgia is set to hand over control of Medicaid services for foster children to United Healthcare, leading some foster parents and advocates to express concerns.

Foster Care Advocates Challenge Georgia’s Decision to Hand Medicaid to United Healthcare

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderMarch 24, 2025

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