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Georgia food pantry sees growing need amid high costs A metro Atlanta nonprofit says the amount of people relying on food pantries remains high along with grocery prices. Reflections of Trinity in Hiram served just under 3 million pounds of food in 2025 to people in 77 Georgia counties and some outside of Georgia. Founder Laurie Ann Wong-Burns told CBS News Atlanta that during the coronavirus pandemic, they were serving […]
Georgia health experts warn heat can affect medications With temperatures continuing to rise in Georgia, health professionals are warning those taking medications to be aware of how their medications interact with the heat. Certain drugs can impact your body’s ability to regulate temperature and reduce the effectiveness of the medication. "There are some common medications for the heart and for blood pressure," Andrew Wilson of Dunwoody Pharmacy told CBS News […]
Wellstar opens new NICU, transfers 44 babies to new unit A new neonatal intensive care unit has welcomed 44 babies through a carefully coordinated move. Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center recently opened a 49-bed NICU as part of its nine-story, 300,000-square-foot Yellow Tower, a $400 million investment. More than 100 doctors, nurses and caregivers helped transfer the 44 infants to their new, temporary home. The new unit was built with […]
Severe storms leave thousands without power across north Georgia Thousands in north Georgia remained without power Wednesday morning after strong storms swept the area Tuesday night that caused widespread flooding, washed-out roads and even a boil water advisory for parts of the region. The National Weather Service issued multiple severe thunderstorm warnings Tuesday night. Gilmer County was hit hard with one of the worst flash flooding events the county has […]
Georgia ranks 49th in national healthcare report Georgia ranks near the bottom of a new national report of healthcare systems. WalletHub’s 2026 report ranked Georgia 49th overall in health care. The report compares healthcare costs, access and outcomes across all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Georgia placed 37th in healthcare cost, 49th for access and 43rd for outcomes. Chip Lupo, a WallerHub analyst, said the best healthcare systems […]
McDonough mom creates learning center built on community After struggling to find a community for her children, a mom in McDonough, Georgia, decided to build one herself. Chivon Carter founded Community Co., an early childhood center that focuses on community and helping children learn through play. "When you look through the lens of the idea that we're actually raising people and not little kids, everything changes. Here we teach children […]
Lawsuit challenges delays in DACA renewal processing Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, program recipients have had approval of their renewal applications delayed causing some to lose work permits and their jobs. Immigration rights activist organizations are now suing the federal government for the delays. Program recipients are those who were brought to the U.S. as children with an undocumented status. They are allowed to live and work under […]
New map tracks nearly 600 warehouses around Savannah area A group of advocacy organizations collected data regarding warehouses around the greater Savannah area. They recently released a map illustrating nearly 600 existing warehouses. The nonprofits 100 miles, Savannah Riverkeeper and Ogeechee Riverkeeper released the map, which also includes around 100 more warehouses that are either planned or under construction, according to Georgia Public Broadcasting. Jeff Beauvais, the north coast advocate […]
North Georgia school district says 4-day week continues to pay off A northwest school district in Georgia switched to a 4-day school week more than 15 years ago, and school officials say students and staff have loved the shift. Chattooga County School District adopted the model in 2010 to cut back on costs, but they found the change provided other benefits, such as an increase in morale, fewer discipline issues […]
Georgia ranks fourth for $1,000 monthly car payments, report finds Georgia ranks among the states with the most car payments that are more than $1,000 per month, according to a LendingTree report. The report says that one in 10 Americans with an active car loan pay $1,000 or more per month. In Georgia, that rate goes up to 12%, making it the fourth-highest rate in the nation behind Texas, Alaska […]
Eye on Veterans from CBS News Radio is hosted each week by Navy veteran and journalist Phil Briggs, who looks at life from the military veteran's perspective. From topics like treating PTSD and TBIs with marijuana and psychedelics to pushing Congress to pass better laws, the show features dramatic stories from combat vets, discovers job openings, and meets celebrity actors, athletes, and musicians. The program includes daily one-minute news updates that provide military veterans and their families with information about financial assistance, benefits, and other issues affecting the lives of our heroes and their families, plus a one-hour long-form weekend program featuring lively and in-depth discussion about issues affecting this growing community. Produced by ConnectingVets.com in partnership with CBS News Radio, the show is broadcast on radio stations coast-to-coast and highlights news, resources, and cultural issues important to men and women transitioning back to civilian life after military service.
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