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Georgia students showed strong gains on the spring 2019 Georgia Milestones assessments. Scores increased or held steady on 25 of 26 assessments – the strongest overall gains recorded in the five years the assessment has been administered.

Georgia Milestones scores are at an all time high

by Thom ChandlerJuly 26, 2019July 26, 2019

Brenda Goodman is senior news writer for WebMD. Andy Miller is the editor and CEO of Georgia Health News.

Georgians join with Illinois residents to rally against cancer-causing gas

by Brenda Goodman | WebMD and Andy Miller | GHNJuly 25, 2019September 24, 2023

DALLAS -- After construction aimed at ridding their home of mold gave spiders ample opportunity to lay more eggs and take over the house, A family of 9 who live in Dallas are now no longer able to reside there.

A Georgia family with 7 kids has set up a GoFundMe campaign after their house was infested with Brown Recluse Spiders

by Thom ChandlerJuly 25, 2019July 26, 2019

Below is an open letter to parents, educators and students from Georgia School Superintendent Richard Woods:

Georgia’s State School Superintendent wants to know what you think about the state’s education standards

by Thom ChandlerJuly 23, 2019July 23, 2019

Brenda Goodman is a senior news writer for WebMD. Andy Miller is editor and CEO of Georgia Health News.

Georgia residents and elected officials are alarmed after learning about a cancer-causing gas that was released into the air

by Brenda Goodman | WebMD and Andy Miller | GHNJuly 23, 2019September 24, 2023

This story is jointly reported by Brenda Goodman of WebMD and Andy Miller of Georgia Health News.

Is there an airborne cancer-causing toxin in your neighborhood?

by Brenda Goodman | WebMD and Andy Miller | GHNJuly 19, 2019September 24, 2023

PAULDING COUNTY -- An early start to the school year comes with an early reminder from the Paulding Sheriff's office that law enforcement will be watching -- and ticketing -- motorists who speed in school zones and fail to stop for school buses.

School starts August 1 in Paulding and the Sheriff’s Department is ready

by Thom ChandlerJuly 18, 2019July 18, 2019

DAHLONEGA -- The hallways of a hospital closed less than one year ago are now filled with activity again, as Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin officially opened at 7 a.m. today.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center opens Lumpkin County campus

by Thom ChandlerJuly 16, 2019July 16, 2019

WALKER COUNTY -- Public health officials have confirmed 92 cases of hepatitis A among Walker County residents since June 2018 and are urging vaccination against the highly contagious liver infection for people most at risk of the vaccine-preventable disease, especially illicit (injection and non-injection) drug users, individuals who have recently been in jail or prison, and their close contacts.

Outbreak: There have been 471 confirmed cases of hepatitis A in Georgia since June of last year

by Thom ChandlerJuly 11, 2019July 11, 2019

In a recent survey conducted by TopCashback.com, a cross-section of 1,243 adults, aged 18 and over were polled and found that 69 percent of Americans plan to shop for back-to-school items with 41 percent planning to spend up to $500 per child.

The average American plans to spend $500 on back to school shopping. How much do you plan to spend?

by Thom ChandlerJuly 11, 2019July 11, 2019

Last year, more than 100 infants in Georgia died due to co-sleeping or being placed in unsafe sleeping environments.

In 2018, more than 100 infants died in Georgia as a result of co-sleeping

by Thom ChandlerJuly 10, 2019July 10, 2019

Piedmont Healthcare is requiring patients who shoulder the entire cost of a non-emergency medical service to pay 25 percent of the bill before they get the care.

Does your insurance have a high deductible? Piedmont Healthcare wants you to pay 25% upfront

by Andy Miller | GHNJune 28, 2019August 12, 2020

UPDATE: The Floyd County Police Department is reporting that 17-year-old Caitlyn "Brianna" Boston has been found and is safe.

A Georgia teenager who has been missing since June 17 has been found and is safe

by Thom ChandlerJune 26, 2019June 26, 2019

Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan told journalists Tuesday that he wants to see transparency on quality of medical care as much as on medical prices.

Georgia’s Lieutenant Governor wants to see transparency in health care

by Andy Miller | GHNJune 25, 2019September 24, 2023

Legal fireworks in Georgia don't have to mean the end of someone's well-manicured lawn or the destruction of a pickup truck.

Fourth of July fireworks safety tips

by Thom ChandlerJune 24, 2019June 24, 2019

Georgia’s child well-being ranking has climbed one spot, to 38th among the states, in an annual national report on kids.

Georgia continues to rank near the bottom in health care

by Andy Miller | GHNJune 18, 2019August 12, 2020

(StatePoint) Experts say that it’s just as important for dads to provide emotional comfort to their kids as moms, and that playing is one of the best ways for dads to serve as role models and strengthen bonds. It all starts with finding the time.

Here’s why dads should be more involved in playing with the kids

by StatePointJune 8, 2019August 12, 2020

Northeast Georgia Health System has sent letters to 40,000 patients, warning them that its contract with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield may end Sept. 30 without a new agreement.

Another Georgia Health System is Having a Contract Dispute with an Insurance Company

by Andy Miller | GHNJune 4, 2019October 10, 2023

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