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Federal investigation finds safety failures fueled catastrophic BioLab fire in Conyers

Federal investigation finds safety failures fueled catastrophic BioLab fire in Conyers A federal investigation has concluded that long-standing maintenance failures and unsafe chemical storage practices led to the massive BioLab fire that blanketed parts of Rockdale County in toxic smoke nearly two years ago. The final report from the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board found the Conyers facility was storing approximately 14 million pounds of reactive pool treatment […]

todayJuly 22, 2026 4

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Atlanta nonprofit helps mothers navigate life after childbirth

Atlanta nonprofit helps mothers navigate life after childbirth After struggling with postpartum anxiety following the birth of her children, an Atlanta mother is working to ensure other women don't have to navigate the transition to parenthood alone. Melissa Fernandez, a mother of three, founded Atlanta Postpartum Doula after realizing many new mothers lack the support they need once they bring their babies home. She said becoming a parent meant adjusting […]

todayJuly 20, 2026 5

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Georgia to build first new state psychiatric hospital in more than 50 years

Georgia to build first new state psychiatric hospital in more than 50 years Georgia is moving forward with plans to build its first new state psychiatric hospital in more than five decades, a project aimed at reducing the growing number of people in jail waiting for court-ordered mental health treatment. According to the Georgia Recorder, lawmakers approved $409 million for a 300-bed forensic hospital that will be built near Georgia […]

todayJuly 20, 2026 3

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Atlanta’s shortage of accessible public restrooms poses health and homelessness challenges, study finds

Atlanta’s shortage of accessible public restrooms poses health and homelessness challenges, study finds More than half of Atlanta’s publicly listed restrooms aren’t actually open to everyone, according to a new Georgia State University study that highlights growing concerns about public health and homelessness. The Georgia Recorder reports researchers with Georgia State University’s School of Public Health surveyed 262 restrooms in parks, libraries, transit stations, restaurants, gas stations and retail stores. […]

todayJuly 15, 2026 10

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CDC probes Cyclospora spike as Georgia cases grow

CDC probes Cyclospora spike as Georgia cases grow Georgia physicians are encouraging people with persistent diarrhea to seek medical care and ask about Cyclospora testing as health officials work to determine what is driving an increase in infections across the country. The parasitic illness can cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms, including frequent watery diarrhea, nausea, bloating, fatigue and, in some cases, a low-grade fever. Doctors warn that prolonged illness can quickly […]

todayJuly 14, 2026 8

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Georgia Researchers Test New Microneedle Treatment for Peanut Allergies

Georgia Researchers Test New Microneedle Treatment for Peanut Allergies A new experimental treatment being tested in Georgia could offer people with peanut allergies a simpler way to build protection against accidental exposure. According to GPB, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is leading a multi-site clinical trial evaluating a microneedle stamp that delivers tiny amounts of peanut allergen through the outer layers of the skin. Researchers hope the approach will safely train […]

todayJuly 13, 2026 8

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Proposed Southeast Gas Pipelines Face Growing Opposition Ahead of Federal Decision

Proposed Southeast Gas Pipelines Face Growing Opposition Ahead of Federal Decision A pair of proposed natural gas pipelines stretching nearly 500 miles across Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi is drawing renewed criticism as federal regulators prepare to decide whether the projects can move forward. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has completed its final environmental impact statement and is expected to issue a decision before the end of the month. If […]

todayJuly 2, 2026 8

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Georgia lawmakers, advocates cite BioLab fire in fight over federal chemical safety rules

Georgia lawmakers, advocates cite BioLab fire in fight over federal chemical safety rules Supporters of stronger chemical safety regulations are pointing to the 2024 BioLab fire in Conyers as they push back against congressional efforts to change the nation’s primary law governing hazardous chemicals. Earlier this year, members of Congress considered amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act, which authorizes the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate dangerous chemicals. Business groups […]

todayJune 30, 2026 9

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New initiative brings on-site mental health care to metro Atlanta youth clubs

New initiative brings on-site mental health care to metro Atlanta youth clubs A new investment in youth mental health will bring licensed therapists directly into Boys & Girls Clubs across metro Atlanta, expanding access to behavioral health services for children where they already spend their afternoons. According to GPB, the effort is a collaboration between CHRIS 180 and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta, made possible through funding […]

todayJune 25, 2026 8