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What Every Pet Owner Should Know About Essential Oils Safe for Cats

Cats are known for their sensitive systems, which makes choosing the right products crucial for their well-being. While essential oils are popular for their therapeutic properties, not all are suitable for feline companions. Misusing these products can cause more harm than good, as cats are particularly vulnerable to certain substances due to their unique metabolic […]

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Pollen Count in Georgia Doubles

Your nose isn’t deceiving you. Pollen counts have more than doubled in just 24 hours, leaving residents sniffling, sneezing, and wondering if their faces might actually fall off. 🌳 What We Know: Yesterday’s pollen count of 1,295 has skyrocketed to 2,896 today, with trees being the primary culprit in this respiratory assault. Grass and weeds […]

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Gwinnett Lawmakers Nix Plan to Punish School Board Members for Superintendent Firings

Plans to punish Gwinnett County’s school board with steep pay cuts over their handling of superintendent firings have been tossed. Lawmakers say the penalty would’ve taken effect immediately—something they didn’t mean to happen. 🪓 Why It Matters: Lawmakers claim families and taxpayers in Gwinnett have paid the price for repeated turnover at the top of […]

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UGA Theatre closes season with ‘Murder on the Orient Express’

“Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express.” In Tony-nominated playwright Ken Ludwig’s stage adaptation of Agatha Christie’s influential novel, the narrative of the novel is tightened, maintaining its original glamour and intrigue while infusing the drama with a wry sense of humor as the mystery unfolds. Performances will be held in the Fine Arts Theatre […]

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Major Youth Soccer Programs Join Forces In North Fulton

Two of North Fulton’s prominent youth soccer organizations announced a merger that will create new opportunities for young athletes across the region. 🤝 What We Know: Concorde Fire and Alpharetta Ambush have merged to form Concorde Fire Alpharetta. The move combines resources, expertise and coaching staff from both organizations while maintaining Alpharetta Ambush’s recreational soccer […]

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Postmaster General Resigns Amid Georgia Mail Delay Controversy

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has resigned after nearly five years in the role, following significant ongoing criticism over mail delivery delays, particularly in Georgia. ​What’s Happening: ​Why It Matters: ​What’s Next:​ ​Take Action:​ Residents experiencing mail issues should report them to their local post office or contact their congressional representatives to ensure concerns are addressed.​

Posted inHealth

Foster Care Advocates Challenge Georgia’s Decision to Hand Medicaid to United Healthcare

This entry is part 24 of 46 in the series Health Care In Crisis

Georgia is set to hand over control of Medicaid services for foster children to United Healthcare, leading some foster parents and advocates to express concerns. John DeGarmo, foster parent to more than 60 children and founder of the Foster Care Institute advocacy group, said one of his major concerns is with mental health treatment. “There’s […]

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