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Georgia Senate sets aside $409M for new state mental hospital The Georgia Senate allocated $409 million in its amended budget to build a state mental health hospital, which would be the first since the 1960s. State Sen. Blake Tillery, R-Vidalia, said in a budget hearing Feb. 18 that the state’s police chiefs and sheriffs feel like their jails have become the mental health institutions for the state. “The Senate does […]
Evacuations lifted as Charlton County wildfire reaches 70% containment Evacuation orders for some of Charlton County were lifted Sunday night as crews continued to fight wildfires across an estimated 550 acre area in Southeast Georgia. Fires were still burning Sunday night along Highway 301 near Folkston, Georgia. The Georgia Forestry Commission reported that the fires were approximately 70% contained at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Around 75 homes and 150 outbuildings were […]
Georgia confirms second measles case in 2026 Georgia Department of Public Health officials confirmed this year’s second case of measles in the state. An unvaccinated resident of Bryan County who had recently traveled out of the state tested positive for measles. The resident had no history of international travel. State health officials are working to contact anyone who may have been exposed. Bryan County is part of the Coastal Health […]
Casino company secures deal for Macon site despite Georgia ban Although casino gambling remains illegal in Georgia, that didn’t stop a casino company from securing a deal to purchase a former JCPenney building in Macon. The Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority approved an agreement last week, which would allow the purchase of the property by Gaming and Leisure Properties, a subsidiary of PENN Entertainment, according to 13 WMAZ. The company […]
Emory researchers study music’s impact on dementia patients Researchers at Emory University have been working with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Performance Hypothesis to explore the ways music impacts patients with dementia. Dr. Monica Parker works for Emory’s Goizueta Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. She told Georgia Public Broadcasting that their research shows music improves mood and behavior and helps people with cognitive impairment perform daily activities. "We invited all of […]
Georgia lawmaker introduces sweeping waste reduction bill While many Georgia lawmakers are looking at affordability issues, one has proposed legislation that will address environmental issues. State Rep. Eric Bell, D-Jonesboro, has introduced House Bill 1237, the Pollution Prevention and Producer Responsibility Act of 2026. “If you want cleaner communities, if you want access to more jobs, higher paying jobs, if you want to preserve the environment whether it's the air […]
Georgia bill expands pharmacists’ role in prescribing HIV prevention drugs Pharmacists are getting more power this legislative session as lawmakers look for ways to make medications more accessible. A bipartisan bill would allow pharmacists to order and dispense or inject preventative HIV drugs, such as PrEP or PEP. Senate Bill 195 passed the Georgia House by a wide margin last week, according to The Capitol Beat. Only seven Republicans opposed […]
Georgia lawmakers consider loosening rules for craft breweries Georgia breweries are looking to lawmakers to loosen restrictions on selling beer to retailers and individual customers. Georgia beer manufacturing operates on a three-tier system, meaning beer is made by a brewery and sold to a wholesaler, who then sells it to a retailer. State Sen. Timothy Bearden, R-Carrollton, said in a hearing Feb. 10 that for a restaurant in his town […]
Georgia lawmakers weigh bills to tackle teacher shortage Although Georgia public schools kept 90% of their educators last year, concerns remain about long-term retention rates with around 6,000 vacancies statewide. Lawmakers are looking at ways to increase retention rates and reduce the teacher shortage this legislative session, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Here are some pieces of legislation that might impact the shortage. House Bill 372, from the 2025 legislative […]
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