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Health

More than 7,000 Georgians wait years for Medicaid disability waivers, families plead

More than 7,000 Georgians wait years for Medicaid disability waivers, families plead More than 7,000 Georgians are on the waitlist for Medicaid-funded New Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program (COMP), which provide funds to help those living with disabilities. The funds help cover services, such as nutrition services, the cost of therapy and employment support. Earlice Acey told GPB News that a COMP waiver could allow her 23-year-old […]

todayMarch 12, 2026 12

Georgia Gold Dome

Politics

ACLU of Georgia says community advocacy helped block election bill on Crossover Day

ACLU of Georgia says community advocacy helped block election bill on Crossover Day Crossover Day was a late night for Georgia lawmakers and advocacy groups at the state Capitol. Shruti Lakshmanan, a policy advocate for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Georgia, said they were at the Capitol until 1:30 a.m. Saturday morning making it one of the latest Crossover Days in history. “The entire day we had community […]

todayMarch 11, 2026 17

Democrat Shawn Harris will face off against Republican Clay Fuller in a runoff scheduled for April 7. Credit: Respective Campaign Pages.

Politics

Georgia’s 14th District race heads to April runoff after crowded special election

Georgia’s 14th District race heads to April runoff after crowded special election As predicted, the election for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District is heading to a runoff. Democrat Shawn Harris will face off against Republican Clay Fuller, who was endorsed by President Donald Trump, in a runoff scheduled for April 7. With 17 candidates on the ballot, Harris received 37% of the vote while Fuller came in second with nearly 35% […]

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A wide photo of the Georgia Capitol building in Atlanta, Georgia

Politics

Georgia House passes bill letting property owners sue local governments

Georgia House passes bill letting property owners sue local governments A bill that would allow property owners to sue local governments survived Crossover Day last week as it passed the Georgia House. House Bill 295 would allow property owners to sue cities and counties for financial harm due to a loss in property value if the local governments are found liable. The legislation targets cities and counties that decline to […]

todayMarch 10, 2026 21

Atlanta, Georgia, USA - August 25, 2013: Atlanta Police motorbikes parked at Centennial Olympic Park. The agency was formed in 1873 and has currently over 1,600 members on the force.

Community

South Fulton Police prevent planned “Teen Takeover” at Welcome All Park

South Fulton Police prevent planned “Teen Takeover” at Welcome All Park South Fulton Police Department thwarted a “teen takeover” Monday as they monitored a reported takeover of Welcome All Park on Will Lee Road. A “takeover” happens when teenagers organize on social media to gather at public spaces. The South Fulton Police Department said flyers encouraging teens to gather in the park were posted prompting the department to increase their […]

todayMarch 10, 2026 14

A woman placing her ballot into the ballot box.

Politics

Georgia primary ballots set as candidates qualify for Governor, Senate races

Georgia primary ballots set as candidates qualify for Governor, Senate races Qualifying for the 2026 midterm elections in Georgia is officially closed meaning the ballots are set for the primaries. The gubernatorial race, U.S. Senate race, and the U.S. Representative races are among the highest held offices Georgians will be deciding in November. A total of 15 candidates qualified for the governor’s race, including eight Republicans and seven Democrats. President […]

todayMarch 9, 2026 27

Marjorie Taylor Greene talking to the camera

Politics

Special election in Northwest Georgia will be held tomorrow to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

Special election in Northwest Georgia will be held tomorrow to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene Tomorrow is Election Day for northwest Georgia as well as other areas of the state. The race to replace former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in District 14 will most likely go to a runoff due to the large number of candidates vying for the seat. Greene resigned early this year after a public falling out […]

todayMarch 9, 2026 13

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Health

Wellroot expands mental health services for Georgia foster youth

Wellroot expands mental health services for Georgia foster youth Wellroot Family Services has expanded its behavioral healthcare services to provide mental health support for more children and families in Georgia. The nonprofit provides foster care, family resiliency counseling, transitional and independent living for young adults, family housing and kinship care. "We know that when a child is in a trauma-informed environment, and believes that they're safe, believes that there's someone […]

todayMarch 6, 2026 18

A wide shot of the Thomas L. Bell Memorial Ballpark in Americus, Georgia.

Community

Georgia Trust names 10 historic sites to 2026 Places in Peril list

Georgia Trust names 10 historic sites to 2026 Places in Peril list The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation released its 2026 Places in Peril list. The list identifies historic sites that are threatened by demolition, neglect, lack of maintenance, inappropriate development or insensitive public policy, according to the news release. “Places in Peril is about awareness and opportunity,” said W. Wright Mitchell, president and CEO of the Trust, in the […]

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