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Maintaining health care coverage outside of the annual open enrollment period is top of mind this year as the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) is winding down. “In addition to those looking for coverage solutions if no longer eligible for coverage through a government program, it is a good time to remind individuals that there are other qualifying life events that may make you eligible for certain coverage throughout the year.

Helping Georgia Residents Stay Covered: Understanding Life Events That Qualify for Coverage Outside of the Annual Enrollment Period

by Bryan Palmer | Chief Executive Officer, UnitedHealthcare of GeorgiaJuly 21, 2023July 21, 2023

The Gist: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area has reopened all sections of the Chattahoochee River that were previously closed due to elevated E. Coli contamination.

Open Water: The Chattahoochee River Reopens

by Thom ChandlerJuly 20, 2023October 10, 2023

ATLANTA – The state Board of Education voted Wednesday to let local school systems reduce the weight of the Georgia Milestones End-of-Course tests from 20% of a student’s final grade to 10%. The Georgia Milestones tests assess whether students are meeting state standards in four core subject areas: English/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Georgia Milestones tests may count less from now on. Here’s why

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 19, 2023July 19, 2023

schoolchildren teaching in school

It’s time to register for school in Richmond County

by Thom ChandlerJuly 17, 2023July 17, 2023

New Information: The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is keeping a section of the river from Chattahoochee Nature Center (river mile 315.5) to Powers Island (river mile 307.5) closed at this time due to data that is not yet below the EPA recommendations for safe water recreation.

Several Miles of the Chattahoochee River Remain Closed Due to Contamination

by Thom ChandlerJuly 15, 2023October 10, 2023

Serious black woman with pregnancy test

Georgia Health Alert: Black women are twice as likely as white women to die due to pregnancy

by Jill Nolin | Georgia RecorderJuly 12, 2023July 12, 2023

The Gist: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is reopening sections of the river affected by elevated E. Coli contamination.

Part of the Chattahoochee River Reopens

by Thom ChandlerJuly 11, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: Gas prices in Georgia have increased compared to last week, with drivers now paying an average of $3.26 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. This rise is likely due to higher demand and decreasing supply following the 4th of July holiday.

Gas prices in Georgia jump 6 cents per gallon in a week

by Thom ChandlerJuly 10, 2023July 10, 2023

In a historic occasion on Monday, July 3, 2023, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham celebrated the birth of its first baby. Proud parents Katy and David Littrell welcomed their beautiful daughter, Maddie Kate Littrell, into the world at 10:38 a.m. The little one weighed a healthy 7 pounds, 14 ounces.

It’s A Girl: Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Habersham delivers its first baby

by Thom ChandlerJuly 7, 2023July 7, 2023

The sixth annual Back to School Community Block Party is coming to Valdosta on Saturday, August 5. The event will take place at Drexel Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is open to the entire community free of charge.

Valdosta gets ready for Back to School block party

by Thom ChandlerJuly 7, 2023July 7, 2023

The Gist: University of West Georgia and Georgia Highlands College have joined forces to establish a partnership that will create a seamless pathway for nursing students between the two institutions. This collaboration aims to enhance educational opportunities and provide a streamlined transition for students pursuing nursing careers.

University of West Georgia and Georgia Highlands College join forces for nursing students

by Thom ChandlerJuly 6, 2023July 6, 2023

As of Thursday, the E. coli contamination in Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area continues to be a cause for concern and the river is closed downstream of Roswell.

E. Coli Levels Are Still Too High in the Chattahoochee River

by Thom ChandlerJuly 6, 2023October 10, 2023

How to Stay Active and Healthy in Your Golden Years

by Special to The Georgia SunJuly 4, 2023July 4, 2023

The Gist: A section of the Chattahoochee River stretching from the Chattahoochee Nature Center to Johnson Ferry, is closed due to dangerously high E. coli levels causing officials to raise the alarm for public safety.

Sewage spill closes popular part of Chattahoochee River: What we know

by Thom ChandlerJune 30, 2023June 30, 2023

The Gist: Georgia drivers have seen a slight decrease in gas prices just in time for the July 4 weekend.

Gas prices in Georgia slip down ahead of July 4th

by Thom ChandlerJune 26, 2023June 26, 2023

Marietta City Schools is teaming up with Marietta Arts Council and the City of Marietta to launch "Art in our Parks," a city-wide art installation that will celebrate student artwork in neighborhood parks.

Marietta parks will showcase student artwork in July

by Thom ChandlerJune 22, 2023June 22, 2023

The Gist: Thousands of boxes of locally grown fruits and vegetables, along with eggs and chicken hindquarters, will be distributed to families in DeKalb County.

DeKalb will give away 5,000 boxes of food to combat rising grocery prices

by Thom ChandlerJune 21, 2023

Generics Manufacturers Are Pulling Out

Drugmakers Are Abandoning Cheap Generics and Now US Cancer Patients Can’t Get Meds

by Arthur AllenJune 21, 2023June 21, 2023

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