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How Will Lawmakers Respond to Georgia’s Health Care Crisis in 2025

This article was originally published by Healthbeat, a nonprofit newsroom covering public health published by Civic News Company and KFF Health News. More expectant parents could qualify for home health care support, community health workers could get professional certification, and immigrant doctors could find an easier path to practicing in Georgia under proposals being considered […]

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Lawsuit Challenges Elon Musk’s Access to Private Government Data

Two large unions and an alliance that together represent millions of government and retired workers are suing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for allowing a “massive and unprecedented” intrusion into Americans’ personal data, beginning last week when the newly confirmed secretary handed over the department’s payment system to billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk. The American Federation of […]

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Georgia Police Officer Placed on Leave After Sexual Assault Accusation

A Hogansville police officer is off the job as state investigators look into an accusation of sexual assault. 🚨 What’s Happening: The officer, whose name has not been released, was placed on administrative leave after a complaint was filed with the Hogansville Police Department on Monday, February 3. The department immediately requested the Georgia Bureau […]

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Grubhub Security Breach: What You Need to Know

Grubhub says a security breach through a third-party contractor exposed contact information of some customers, merchants, and drivers. The company took swift action to cut off access and is now working with cybersecurity experts to strengthen its defenses. 🔍 What happened? Grubhub detected unusual activity linked to a third-party service provider for its support team. […]

Posted inGeorgia People

Georgia’s Own Doug Collins Confirmed as Secretary of Veterans Affairs

The U.S. Senate voted Tuesday to confirm former U.S. Rep. Doug Collins of Gainesville as secretary of veterans affairs. The Republican nominated for the post by President Donald Trump received strong bipartisan backing in a 77-23 vote, with both of Georgia’s Democratic senators, Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, supporting the nominee. “I congratulate Congressman Collins on his […]

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34-Year-Old Macon Man Missing for Days

Update: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office was notified that Ardarryus Lashone Harper has been found and is safe. Harper has been removed from the NCIC system as a missing person. The original article is below. Deputies in Macon are asking for help finding 34-year-old Ardarryus Lashone Harper, who hasn’t been seen since Monday night. Just […]

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The Importance of Animal Control in Tackling Instances of Animal Attacks

Animal attacks, which endanger people and animals, are becoming a bigger problem in both urban and rural regions. Such incidents highlight the pressing necessity for efficient animal control methods, whether from hostile stray dogs in neighborhoods or wild animals intruding into human dwellings. When you see possibly aggressive animal behavior or witness an animal attack, […]

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Georgia Again Scrapes Bottom of The Barrel in Women’s Health

A new report from the nonprofit group SmileHub provides further evidence that Georgia continues to lag behind in women’s health care. The state ranks 41st overall in the nation, reinforcing long-standing concerns about doctor affordability and hospital quality. 🩺 What’s Happening: SmileHub compared all 50 states using 18 different health factors, including maternal mortality rates, […]

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Atlanta Scores Big as a Top Super Bowl City

If you’re in Atlanta for the Super Bowl, you’re in the right place. A new study ranks the city as the second-best spot in the country to watch the Big Game. 🍻 What’s Happening: A report by Home Run Inn Pizza analyzed factors like bar access, food affordability, and the city’s football history. Atlanta scored […]

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