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Legislation aimed at ending the practice of “surprise billing” of medical patients in Georgia cleared a committee in the state House of Representatives Tuesday.

Bill to end Surprise Medical Billing in Georgia moves forward

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 18, 2020September 24, 2023

Lelia Stina had to act fast when her 4-year-old son, Liam, developed severe breathing problems last August.

Her son was transferred to an out-of-network hospital in an emergency. She got a surprise bill for $11,000

by Andy Miller | GHNFebruary 14, 2020August 12, 2020

A Georgia couple has tested positive for Coronavirus while onboard a cruise ship in Tokyo, Japan.

Coronavirus, Your Family

Georgia couple tests positive for Coronavirus

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 12, 2020March 3, 2020

The Georgia Department of Education has released the 2019 Georgia Student Health Survey and the results are startling in terms of teen suicide in Georgia.

Georgia By The Numbers: Teen suicide is a bigger problem than you think

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 12, 2020February 12, 2020

Consumers often have no idea about what they will pay for a medical procedure – or about the quality of care they can expect to receive.

Clark Howard testifies before lawmakers amid push for health care transparency in Georgia

by Andy Miller | GHNFebruary 4, 2020August 12, 2020

Gov. Brian Kemp unveiled legislation Tuesday that would reduce the number of standardized tests public school students must take in Georgia and untie the link between scores earned on those exams to their final grades.

Kemp: ‘Georgia just tests too much’

by Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 4, 2020August 12, 2020

HALL COUNTY -- Residents in Hall County can now text 911 in an emergency when it might be unsafe to make a phone call or when the resident is unable to speak due to deafness or disability.

Hall County residents can now text 911 in an emergency

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 1, 2020February 1, 2020

ROSWELL -- Next month, automated school zone cameras will go live in Roswell.

Speed detection cameras in school zones go live in Roswell next month

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 29, 2020January 29, 2020

A bill restricting student dual enrollment in high school and college classes in Georgia cleared the Senate floor Tuesday.

Here’s what you need to know about a bill that would restrict dual enrollment for Georgia high school students

by Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 28, 2020August 12, 2020

The Georgia Department of Public Health said in a news release Friday that is closely monitoring the outbreak of coronavirus occurring in China and regularly coordinating with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The department has not confirmed any new coronavirus cases to date, however the situation could change.

Coronavirus, Your Family

What is Georgia doing to prevent Coronavirus?

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 24, 2020September 24, 2023

LILBURN -- The Lilburn Police Department has started a 30 day warning period to help drivers adjust to Automated Enforcement of School Zones.

Speed detection cameras have been installed at school zones in Lilburn

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 23, 2020January 23, 2020

Gov. Brian Kemp Tuesday unveiled the specifics of a crackdown on human trafficking he proposed in more broad terms in last week’s State of the State address to the General Assembly.

What does Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp plan to do about human trafficking?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 22, 2020August 12, 2020

SAVANNAH -- The mother of a Georgia woman missing since September gathered with police Saturday to plead for information about her daughter's disappearance.

Search continues for Melanie Steele, a 24-year-old who has been missing for 4 months

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 18, 2020January 18, 2020

Fulton County Chairman Robb Pitts and South Fulton Mayor William “Bill” Edwards have reached an agreement to transfer the Wolf Creek Amphitheater to the City of South Fulton, pending approval by the Board of Commissioners and the City Council.

Wolf Creek Amphitheater is one step closer to being transferred to City of South Fulton

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 15, 2020January 15, 2020

A key state senator said Tuesday that he is optimistic a compromise plan on easing the problem of surprise medical billing will finally pass the Georgia General Assembly this year.

Will this be the year Georgia fixes surprise medical billing?

by Andy Miller | GHNJanuary 14, 2020August 12, 2020

A Columbus hospital is now owned and operated by a new joint venture between Emory Healthcare and Tennessee-based LifePoint Health.

Emory is teaming up with a Tennessee-based hospital system to run a Columbus hospital

by Andy Miller | GHNJanuary 10, 2020September 24, 2023

A neighborhood west of Atlanta faces cancer risks that exceed what the government considers acceptable for airborne toxins, a study by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) shows.

A South Fulton neighborhood has high levels of cancer-causing toxin ethylene oxide

by Brenda Goodman | WebMD and Andy Miller | GHNJanuary 8, 2020September 24, 2023

WOODSTOCK -- The Cherokee Sheriff’s Office is asking for your assistance locating a missing 16-year-old girl.

Missing, Your Family

Police search for missing Woodstock teen

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 7, 2020January 7, 2020