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Poor Health: Georgia’s High Rate of Early Births Earns State a Grade of F

This entry is part 7 of 42 in the series Health Care In Crisis

The March of Dimes just released its 2024 report on maternal and infant health, revealing a serious issue in Georgia: Nearly 12% of babies here are born too soon, or what is known as preterm. When babies are born before 37 weeks, they often face serious health challenges. Preterm birth increases the risk of breathing […]

Posted inBusiness

Who Are Georgia’s Most Valued Workers?

In a recent survey by Careerminds, grocery store workers topped the list of Georgia’s most valued professions for 2024, chosen over nurses, teachers, and paramedics. Just the Facts: The Details: During the pandemic, grocery store workers continued serving communities despite health risks, long shifts, and often low wages. This year’s poll reinforces their importance to […]

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Georgia Prisons Chief Wants More Funding

Georgia Department of Corrections officials began laying the groundwork Wednesday for an infusion of state funding to beef up staffing, replace aging infrastructure, and improve inmate health care. The state’s workforce of correctional officers plummeted during the COVID pandemic and has yet to fully recover, Georgia Commissioner of Corrections Tyrone Oliver told members of a […]

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UGA Coach Kirby Smart Walks Back ‘Idiot’ Remark After Video Sparks Controversy

UGA coach Kirby Smart apologized Tuesday for calling backup safety Jake Pope an “idiot” over a viral video where Pope appeared to celebrate with Ole Miss fans after Georgia’s loss to the Rebels last week. Smart expressed regret for his choice of words, acknowledging that Pope handled the situation respectfully with his teammates. 🎥 What […]

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Over 60 Bomb Threats Were Made to Georgia Polling Precincts on Election Day

On Election Day, Georgia faced a significant challenge as over 60 bomb threats targeted polling locations across the state. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger confirmed that number today at a pre-certification press conference. The threats, which originated from Russian sources, were intended to disrupt the electoral process. Despite these attempts, Georgia successfully conducted free, fair, […]

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