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Georgia bill expands pharmacists’ role in prescribing HIV prevention drugs

Georgia bill expands pharmacists’ role in prescribing HIV prevention drugs Pharmacists are getting more power this legislative session as lawmakers look for ways to make medications more accessible. A bipartisan bill would allow pharmacists to order and dispense or inject preventative HIV drugs, such as PrEP or PEP. Senate Bill 195 passed the Georgia House by a wide margin last week, according to The Capitol Beat. Only seven Republicans opposed […]

todayFebruary 19, 2026 28

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Georgia hospitals plan for $218.8M in new rural health funds

Georgia hospitals plan for $218.8M in new rural health funds Healthcare professionals recently gathered at the Capitol to discuss how to use $218.8 million awarded to the state. Gov. Brian Kemp announced at the end of 2025 that Georgia had been awarded funds through the federal government’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). Now, hospitals will be able to apply for grant funds through the Georgia Department of Community Health to […]

todayFebruary 13, 2026 39

Rep. Saira Draper & Georgia Equality executive director Jeff Graham joined the Ron Show today.
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Rep. Saira Draper Slams FBI Raid as ‘Regurgitated Conspiracy Theories’

PLUS: GA GOP can't handle 'affordability,' so it resorts back to 'anti-trans' measures & the fuss over PFAS in NW Georgia The unsealing of an affidavit that was the basis for the FBI raid of Fulton County's 2020 ballots is ⁠raising fresh questions⁠, ⁠along with derision from legal experts.⁠. Ron spoke with State Rep. Saira Draper (HD 90) to allow for a Democratic party response, Draper calling the move politically […]

todayFebruary 11, 2026 22

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Fuel spill at Atlanta airport sends 10,000 gallons into Flint River

Fuel spill at Atlanta airport sends 10,000 gallons into Flint River Cleaning efforts are still underway after a fuel spill at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport dumped around 10,000 gallons of fuel into the airport storm water system and the Flint River. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reported that the fuel came from a fuel pit hydrant valve attached to a fuel system pipeline at the airport on Jan. 30. Gordon […]

todayFebruary 11, 2026 48 1

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Georgia launches mental health parity dashboard, fines insurers nearly $25M

Georgia launches mental health parity dashboard, fines insurers nearly $25M Georgia’s Mental Health Parity Act was passed in 2022 and requires Georgia health insurers to cover mental health and substance-use conditions at the same rate as physical health conditions. However, compliance has been difficult. Now, a new centralized dashboard is set to launch that will track issues with insurance coverage for mental health care claims, according to WABE. John King, […]

todayFebruary 11, 2026 40 1

Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns announces a batch of bills at the Capitol Feb. 4 to support Georgia families. Credit: Georgia General Assembly livestream.
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Republicans support birth control? Georgia GOP backs bill, expands access to contraceptives

Republicans support birth control? Georgia GOP backs bill, expands access to contraceptives Georgia House Republicans announced Wednesday a batch of bills dedicated to putting “Georgia Families First.”  Among them was a measure to increase access to contraceptives across the state. House Bill 1138 would allow pharmacists to prescribe birth control and also allows patients to receive more than one month of birth control pills at a time. State Rep. Beth […]

todayFebruary 9, 2026 19

Westwin Elements, a company seeking to build a nickel refinery in Richmond Hill.
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Community backlash grows as NDAs cloud Westwin Elements refinery talks

Community backlash grows as NDAs cloud Westwin Elements refinery talks Some Richmond Hill and Bryan County officials may be limited in what they can publicly say about a proposed nickel refinery after entering non-disclosure agreements with Westwin Elements. The disclosure has intensified anger and distrust among residents already opposed to the project. WTOC Investigates obtained records through an Open Records Request to the City of Richmond Hill seeking copies of […]

todayFebruary 5, 2026 40

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At The Kitchen Table: A “Moms’ Clean Air Force” – to be reckoned with

⁠Dominique Browning⁠, founder of ⁠Moms' Clean Air Force⁠, joined Caroline and Debra to show the connection between clean environmental policy pushes and maternal / familial health concerns. The ladies share an enlightening conversation that shows how mothers and women leaders are uniquely positioned to drive climate action and protect children's health at the local, state and federal level.

todayFebruary 4, 2026 26 1

Avon - March 10, 2024: Kroger Supermarket. Kroger is one of the largest grocery store chains in the United States.
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Kroger to close all 18 Little Clinic locations in Georgia by early April

Kroger to close all 18 Little Clinic locations in Georgia by early April Kroger announced last week that it will be closing all 18 locations of The Little Clinic in Georgia. The Little Clinic provides easy, affordable healthcare inside the grocery store that includes vaccinations, common illness treatment and even weight loss advice. A Kroger spokesperson told The Telegraph that the closures will be effective April 4. “We have enjoyed […]

todayFebruary 3, 2026 28