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The Postal Regulatory Commission has issued a warning about the US Postal Service's "Delivering for America" plan, saying it could cause major disruptions, especially in rural communities.

Postal Service Changes Aren’t Working: What Does it Mean For Georgia?

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 5, 2025February 5, 2025

Update: The United States Postal Service announced today that it is reversing its decision on this and will continue accepting shipments from China. The original article is below.

Americans Will Pay More for Shein and Temu as Postal Service Halts China Shipments

by News DeskFebruary 5, 2025February 5, 2025

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 by state legislators.

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

by Rebecca Grapevine | HealthbeatFebruary 4, 2025

The U.S. Senate voted Tuesday to confirm former U.S. Rep. Doug Collins of Gainesville as secretary of veterans affairs.

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

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 4, 2025February 4, 2025

Waffle House customers will soon be paying more for their breakfast. Starting Monday, the diner chain is tacking on a 50-cent surcharge per egg due to skyrocketing egg prices.

Food

Soaring Egg Prices Hit Waffle House: What it Means For You

by News DeskFebruary 4, 2025February 4, 2025

🩺 What’s Happening: SmileHub compared all 50 states using 18 different health factors, including maternal mortality rates, hospital quality, and how easy it is to see a doctor. The results confirm that many women in Georgia still struggle to get the care they need. The best state for Women's health was Massachusetts.

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

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 4, 2025June 7, 2025

Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns introduced school-safety legislation Monday stemming from last year’s school shooting in Barrow County that killed two teachers and two students.

Your Government

What is Georgia Doing to Prevent School Shootings?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 3, 2025February 3, 2025

📅 What’s Happening: The annual Groundhog Day tradition drew spectators eager to see whether Lee would declare winter’s end or its extension. This year, the forecast leans toward more chilly days ahead.

Georgia Staples

Groundhog Day 2025: Did Georgia’s Groundhog General Beauregard Lee See His Shadow?

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 2, 2025February 2, 2025

If you turned on the radio this morning expecting to hear The Fish 104.7, you may have been surprised—Atlanta’s longtime Christian music station is no longer on the air.

What Happened to 104.7 The Fish?

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 1, 2025February 5, 2025

Some Georgia families are calling out Congressman Rich McCormick after he suggested that some children receiving free school lunches should get jobs instead.

Representing You

Georgia Congressman Sparks Controversy Over School Lunch Comments

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 31, 2025January 31, 2025

Before Punxsutawney Phil predicts a long winter or an early spring at Groundhog Day this weekend, AccuWeather expert meteorologists are offering an early look at the weather trends expected in February.

Groundhog Day 2025: Early Spring or Extended Winter?

by AccuWeatherJanuary 31, 2025January 31, 2025