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How health insurance cuts could affect Georgia’s rural hospitals and midterm elections

How health insurance cuts could affect Georgia’s rural hospitals and midterm elections Hundreds of thousands of Georgians have been left without health insurance coverage after the expiration of enhanced subsidies for the Affordable Care Act. Rural hospitals are struggling to survive, according to reporting from KFF Health News. Roughly 74,000 residents in Georgia’s 14th District relied on those subsidies and premiums have surged since they lapsed. Monty Veazey is the […]

todayOctober 23, 2026

The “Sick of It!” bus tour planned stops in Georgia last week as the state grapples with a 37% drop in Affordable Care Act enrollment, leaving more than 500,000 residents without coverage. Credit: Protect Our Care.
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Healthcare costs take center stage as national tour stops in Georgia

Healthcare costs take center stage as national tour stops in Georgia A national bus tour made two stops in Georgia last week in Columbus and Savannah. Their mission was to advocate for lower healthcare costs. The Sick of It! Fix Health Care Now tour was organized by Protect Our Care, an organization that is asking Congress to restore Affordable Care Act tax credits, reverse Medicaid cuts and expand Medicare drug […]

todayOctober 22, 2026

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PFAS forever chemicals found at all 20 Georgia waterway testing sites

PFAS forever chemicals found at all 20 Georgia waterway testing sites A recent report found PFAS contamination at all 20 testing locations in Georgia waterways. The Environment Georgia Research & Policy Center presented findings from the report that analyzed data collected from 2022 to 2024 through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Water Quality Portal and local riverkeepers. PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, were found at all 20 Georgia testing locations, […]

todayOctober 21, 2026

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Georgia girls excel academically but face mental health challenges, report finds

Georgia girls excel academically but face mental health challenges, report finds A recent report shows that Georgia girls are excelling in the classroom, but many are struggling with mental health issues and feelings of isolation. The State of the Georgia Girl report was developed by Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta and Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, and it examines challenges that impact girls’ safety, social connection and mental health. Jai […]

todayOctober 20, 2026

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Report: Federal energy policies could cost Georgia jobs, raise bills

Report: Federal energy policies could cost Georgia jobs, raise bills A new analysis found that Georgia families could lose thousands of jobs while they pay hundreds more a year for energy due to federal energy policies enacted since January 2025. The nonpartisan think tank Energy Innovation released the report that says Georgia’s economy could lose up to 11,000 jobs and $2.4 billion in GDP by 2030. Robbie Orvis is the […]

todayOctober 14, 2026

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Georgia ACA open enrollment begins Nov. 1. Here’s what you need to know.

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 […]

todayOctober 6, 2026

Lucy Gibbs survived Stage 2 breast cancer. Credit: CBS News Atlanta.
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Georgia breast cancer survivors celebrate their journeys to recovery

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 […]

todayOctober 5, 2026

Carol Reed is one of the hundreds of volunteers who help Reflections of Trinity send meals across Georgia. She is pictured organizing food in boxes. Credit: CBS News Atlanta.
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Rising diesel prices put pressure on Georgia food banks

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 […]

todaySeptember 28, 2026

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EPA moves to eliminate power plant carbon standards, drawing concern in Georgia

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 […]

todaySeptember 21, 2026