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Georgia ACA open enrollment begins Nov. 1. Here’s what you need to know. The open enrollment period for Affordable Care Act coverage opens Nov. 1, and Georgians will have several plans to compare. Deanna Williams is an enrollment assister for the group Georgians for a Healthy Future. She said people often make the mistake of only considering the premium costs. "A lot of mistakes I come across, is some people […]
Georgia breast cancer survivors celebrate their journeys to recovery October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and survivors recently gathered at City of Hope Atlanta in Newnan to mark their journey to recovery. Lucy Gibbs said she discovered a lump on her own and was later diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer. "Finding out that I had cancer was very scary," Gibbs said. "It took a day or two to really […]
Rising diesel prices put pressure on Georgia food banks Diesel prices have reached record highs in Georgia, and nonprofits that serve the most vulnerable communities are starting to feel the pressure. The American Automobile Association, or AAA, reports that the average diesel price in Georgia reached $6.27 per gallon over the weekend. The price for a regular gallon of gasoline was at $4.20 below the national average of $4.48 per […]
EPA moves to eliminate power plant carbon standards, drawing concern in Georgia The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed rescinding every remaining federal carbon standard for the power sector after finalizing its repeal of most greenhouse gas limits on power plants. The agency says the move will save the industry more than $300 billion, but environmental advocates and public health groups have sued, calling the repeal dangerous and illegal. Adrien Webber […]
Georgia healthcare leaders discuss keeping newly trained professionals in state Healthcare professionals gathered Wednesday at the Georgia Aquarium, and the hot topic was how states like Georgia will retain their newly trained healthcare professionals in the state. Healthcare leaders, researchers and policymakers attended the Health Connect South Annual Gathering to discuss the future of health care, including the shortage of healthcare professionals. Caylee Noggle, president and CEO of the Georgia […]
Georgia’s first baby box installed at Henry County fire station Georgia’s first baby box has been installed at the Henry County Fire Rescue Station No. 6 in Ellenwood, according to GPB News. A state law passed this year that allows places like hospitals and police and fire stations to install baby boxes for the anonymous surrender of infants. Henry County Fire Chief Pat Wilson told GPB News that he has […]
Georgia gets nearly $500 Million in federal water infrastructure grants Georgia has been awarded nearly $500 million in water infrastructure grants from the federal government. Gov. Brian Kemp announced Thursday that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded the grants to help communities impacted by Hurricane Helene strengthen the resilience of drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. The funding can also be used to respond to water-related emergencies. “As communities across […]
Georgia workers face rising heat risks as federal protections stall Georgia workers are enduring extreme heat as it becomes one of the most urgent workplace safety issues in the county. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, better known by its acronym OSHA, is the federal agency that oversees workplace safety. The agency proposed a rule that would require employers to provide water, rest breaks and cooling for workers, but a […]
Georgia measles outbreak linked to metro Atlanta daycare grows to eight cases Georgia health officials have confirmed additional measles cases connected to the outbreak of the virus associated with a metro Atlanta daycare facility. The Fulton County Department of Health announced Friday that state officials confirmed three additional cases, which brings the total number up to eight. Although details remain limited, officials say the children involved were either unvaccinated or […]
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