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Liberty Mutual, Safeco to cut insurance rates for Georgia drivers

Liberty Mutual, Safeco to cut insurance rates for Georgia drivers Three insurance companies are lowering rates for Georgia customers, according to an announcement from Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King. In a WSB-TV report, King’s office said Liberty Mutual and two Georgia-based offices of its subsidiary Safeco will offer rate reductions for policyholders, with Liberty Mutual customers seeing an average decrease of nearly 6%. The reductions follow […]

todayDecember 19, 2025 21 1

Hospital Hallway with Doctors, Nurses and Specialists in Hospital. Female and Male Physicians, Surgeons, Healthcare Officials Walk Together in Corridor with Their Back to Camera

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Georgia doubles top maternity care hospitals, adds 5 to U.S. News list

Georgia doubles top maternity care hospitals, adds 5 to U.S. News list Georgia more than doubled the number of hospitals recognized for maternity care in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. U.S. News lists seven Georgia hospitals in its 2026 Best Hospitals Report for maternity care. The state only had two hospitals on the list for the 2025 report. Jennifer Winston, a health data scientist, spoke with Georgia […]

todayDecember 16, 2025 53

A photo of U.S. Sen Raphael Warnock speaking at a press conference in July about the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.

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Warnock backs Ossoff in 2026, warns of rising healthcare premiums

Warnock backs Ossoff in 2026, warns of rising healthcare premiums U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga. has high hopes for his colleague in the 2026 election and expressed growing concern for rising healthcare premiums. When he appeared on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Warnock was questioned about Sen. Jon Ossoff’s, D-Ga., ability to maintain his seat. Warnock quickly responded. “Oh, we're going to win Georgia,” Warnock said with a smile. “Georgia has […]

todayDecember 16, 2025 28

Norovirus under a microscope.

Health

Norovirus cases rising in Georgia and South Carolina as winter begins

Norovirus cases rising in Georgia and South Carolina as winter begins Norovirus infections are climbing across Georgia and South Carolina as winter settles in, prompting health experts to stress a familiar message: wash your hands well, clean shared spaces and stay alert to signs of dehydration. CBS Newsreports that CDC surveillance and wastewater readings show cases rising nationwide, with the Southeast now seeing a steady uptick. The symptoms aren’t subtle. […]

todayDecember 12, 2025 25

A plow harvesting several rows of crops.

Economics

Trump’s $12 billion farm aid package could offer short-term relief for struggling Georgia producers

Trump’s $12 billion farm aid package could offer short-term relief for struggling Georgia producers Georgia farmers are calling a new $12 billion federal aid package a much-needed lifeline as they confront rising production costs and years of unstable crop prices. The one-time assistance, announced this week by President Trump, is expected to reach producers before the end of February. Farmers told CBS News that the aid would help them secure […]

todayDecember 12, 2025 29 9

Image of Zoom meeting with Dr. Kathleen Toomey, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Health, presenting the annual budget requests for the department at the House Appropriations Health Subcommittee.

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Georgia DPH seeks $8.9M to expand Home Visiting Program to improve maternal, infant health

Georgia DPH seeks $8.9M to expand Home Visiting Program to improve maternal, infant health The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) presented its yearly budget requests to the members of the House Appropriations Health Subcommittee Monday. Dr. Kathleen Toomey, commissioner of DPH, said that half of the department’s funds come from federal sources, and half of its staff is federally funded. The department requested to expand its Home Visiting Program, […]

todayDecember 10, 2025 47 1

A beautiful winter landscape, photographed around dawn.

Community

Cold weather settles in: What to know about thermostats and freezing temps in Georgia

Cold weather settles in: What to know about thermostats and freezing temps in Georgia The Christmas season is in full swing, and winterlike conditions are becoming more common in Georgia. The Augusta Chronicle reports that temperatures are already dipping across the state and expected to fall further in the coming weeks, though winter does not officially start until the winter solstice on Dec. 21. Georgians and their thermostats Georgia Power […]

todayDecember 2, 2025 20

Emory University Hospital

Health

Audit finds Georgia’s rural hospital tax credit brings millions but falls short of growing needs

Audit finds Georgia’s rural hospital tax credit brings millions but falls short of growing needs A Georgia tax credit provides millions of dollars to struggling rural hospitals, but it’s not enough to fund growing needs in these communities. A recent state audit conducted by the Fiscal Research Center at Georgia State University found that Georgia’s Rural Hospital Tax Credit program has generated more than $432 million for rural hospitals since […]

todayDecember 1, 2025 67 3

Two volunteers working at a food drive.

Politics

SNAP Cuts, Delayed Benefits, and Post-Shutdown Fallout Drive Severe Hunger Across Georgia

SNAP Cuts, Delayed Benefits, and Post-Shutdown Fallout Drive Severe Hunger Across Georgia Georgia families are facing a worsening food crisis as the effects of the 43-day federal government shutdown collide with newly tightened Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) rules mandated under a GOP tax-and-spending law. Reporting across the state finds that even though federal operations have resumed, food insecurity continues to escalate. USDA Pushes Forward on SNAP Restrictions During Shutdown […]

todayNovember 24, 2025 58 6