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Flu cases surge across Georgia as state sees spike in hospitalizations Georgia has seen a massive surge in flu cases this winter along with roughly 20 other states. The surge has been attributed to a so-called “super flu,” according to Axios Atlanta. Metro areas in Georgia have seen more than 2,100 hospitalizations due to flu since early October 2025, and 46 people have died from influenza-associated deaths in that time […]
Chatham County nonprofits receive nearly $1M for preventive healthcare Four nonprofit organizations in Chatham County will receive nearly $1 million in grants to provide preventative healthcare in the area. The Chatham County Hospital Authority Trust announced Wednesday that it will grant $964,000 to four organizations. The money for the trust came from the 2017 sale of Savannah's nonprofit Memorial Health University Medical Center. It was sold to the largest for-profit […]
Whitfield GOP opposes renewed PFAS liability shield bill Opposition is growing in Northwest Georgia as lawmakers prepare to return to Atlanta, with local Republicans speaking out against a renewed effort to limit legal liability tied to PFAS contamination, according to WDEF. The Whitfield County Republican Party says it is against the reintroduction of House Bill 211, legislation that would restrict lawsuits against carpet manufacturers accused of illegally disposing of PFAS, […]
Coastal Georgia leaders rethink water planning as supply outlook shifts Coastal Georgia leaders are reexamining how the region will manage water supplies as new infrastructure investments and shifts in industrial demand reshape earlier concerns. The Current reports that just a year ago, planners were focused on whether groundwater could support rapid industrial growth — including Hyundai’s electric vehicle plant — without leaving farmers in Bulloch County short on irrigation. Since […]
Georgia law lets some dental visits happen online through teledentistry Some dental visits in Georgia can now happen entirely online. 13WMAZ reports a new state law allows licensed dentists to diagnose certain conditions, manage treatment plans and prescribe medications through video appointments, eliminating the need for an in-office visit in many cases. House Bill 567, which took effect Jan. 1, expands the use of teledentistry statewide, with a focus on […]
Red flag wind warnings raise fireworks safety concerns across metro Atlanta High winds and low humidity across metro Atlanta could impact New Year’s Eve fireworks plans, as weather conditions increase the risk of fires, according to Atlanta News First. Atlanta Fire Rescue Capt. Andrew Anderson said a National Weather Service red flag warning issued across much of Georgia adds extra danger to outdoor fires, including fireworks. “The unpredictability of a firework […]
Migrating birds raise concerns as avian flu detections increase As temperatures fall across North America, hundreds of bird species are moving south for the winter. The seasonal migration brings bursts of wildlife activity and growing concern among researchers tracking disease spread. When birds migrate and congregate in large numbers, conditions become ripe for viruses to circulate more easily through wild populations, according to reporting from Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB). “Really across […]
Georgia awarded $218.8M to launch major rural health care transformation Georgia has been awarded $218.8 million for the first annual installment of a five year program that aims to improve health care in rural areas. Gov. Brian Kemp announced the award with the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH). DCH applied for the grant through the federal government’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), an effort to mitigate some of the […]
More ACA plans qualify for HSAs, expanding tax-free health savings Millions of Americans will have access to health savings accounts (HSAs) at the start of the new year. People who purchase a “bronze” or “catastrophic coverage” policy through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) exchange or equivalent will be qualified to have an HSA, a benefit that was previously only available to high deductible health plans. Kevin Robertson, the chief growth […]
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