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In a well-kept west Atlanta yard Saturday, two women held up small pieces of a rock-like material they had spotted on the ground.

West Atlanta neighborhoods fight lead problem

by Andy Miller | GHNMay 18, 2021September 24, 2023

Georgia gas prices increased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday's state average is 21 cents more than a week ago, 26 cents more than last month and $1.30 more than this time last year.

How to make the most of your car’s gas during the fuel shortage

by AAA ReportsMay 17, 2021September 24, 2023

Gov. Brian Kemp Friday extended through May 22 an executive order he issued last Monday to address the gasoline shortage that began with the shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline.

The fuel crisis is over, but your local gas station may still be running on empty

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 15, 2021May 15, 2021

Mental health. Young woman lying on the floor

Is there hope for Georgia’s ‘abysmal’ mental health system?

by Rebecca Grapevine | GHNMay 13, 2021September 24, 2023

Georgia is joining a growing number of Republican-led states in cutting off federal unemployment benefits to incentivize out-of-work employees to return to work.

Georgia to unemployed residents: Get back to work

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 13, 2021May 13, 2021

The Story: Colonial Pipeline has recovered from the ransomware attack that shut down its pipeline and has restarted the line. The pipeline is a major supplier of gasoline to the East Coast.

The hacked pipeline has been restarted. Here’s what it means for you

by Thom ChandlerMay 13, 2021May 13, 2021

A ransomware attack on Alpharetta-based Colonial Pipeline has temporarily shutdown a major supply of gasoline leading to concerns about a shortage. Georgians were seen at gas stations yesterday filling up containers of gas to prepare for the shortage.

Don’t Panic: Here’s what Georgia is doing to keep gas prices down

by Thom ChandlerMay 11, 2021May 11, 2021

AAA expects a significant rebound in the number of Americans planning to travel this Memorial Day holiday weekend. More than 37 million people are expected to travel 50 miles or more between May 27 and May 31. That’s a 60% increase from last year, when only 23 million traveled, the lowest on record since AAA began recording in 2000.

More than 1 million Georgians are expected to travel for Memorial Day

by AAA ReportsMay 11, 2021September 24, 2023

cropped view of woman holding fuel pump while refueling car with benzine

Gas prices keep going up. Here’s why

by AAA ReportsMay 10, 2021May 10, 2021

Elderly Care

Georgia is behind every other state in nursing home inspections

by Andy Miller | GHNMay 9, 2021May 9, 2021

The Bibb County School District is asking parents and guardians of district students what they want to do with the massive infusion of cash in the district courtesy of recent pandemic relief passed by the U.S. Congress.

Bibb County Parents: The school district would like your help spending $100 million

by Grant Blankenship | GA TodayMay 1, 2021May 1, 2021

Close up portrait of human eye

Everything you need to know about Georgia’s new human trafficking laws

by Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceApril 28, 2021April 28, 2021

Ambulance At ER

Good To Know: Georgia hospitals are required to make prices available

by Andy Miller | GHNApril 27, 2021April 27, 2021

Extensive storm damage usually closes or delays school. But in Berrien County, schools were open Monday morning, even though the school system deemed the storm damage too extensive to run school buses.

School was open, but buses didn’t run in Berrien County. Here’s why

by Thom ChandlerApril 26, 2021April 26, 2021

Cobb County schools will have their accreditation reviewed after three school board members asked the district's accrediting agency to conduct a special review. According to the school district's superintendent, that review could have negative consequences.

Cobb school board members call for accreditation review

by Thom ChandlerApril 24, 2021September 24, 2023

Industrial smoke from chimney

Documents show Trump administration thwarted action on cancer-causing gas

by Brenda Goodman | WebMD and Andy Miller | GHNApril 20, 2021September 24, 2023

cropped view of woman holding fuel pump while refueling car with benzine

Could more vaccinations lead to higher gas prices?

by Thom ChandlerApril 19, 2021April 19, 2021

Medical marijuana is nearing reality for thousands of Georgians suffering from serious health conditions as state officials sift through applications for growing licenses and lawmakers recently paved the way for pharmacies to become dispensaries.

Everything you need to know about medical marijuana in Georgia

by Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceApril 17, 2021February 28, 2025