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Georgia flu cases surge during winter season

Flu cases surge across Georgia as state sees spike in hospitalizations Georgia has seen a massive surge in flu cases this winter along with roughly 20 other states.  The surge has been attributed to a so-called “super flu,” according to Axios Atlanta. Metro areas in Georgia have seen more than 2,100 hospitalizations due to flu since early October 2025, and 46 people have died from influenza-associated deaths in that time […]

todayJanuary 12, 2026 29 1

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Georgia law lets some dental visits happen online through teledentistry

Georgia law lets some dental visits happen online through teledentistry Some dental visits in Georgia can now happen entirely online. 13WMAZ reports a new state law allows licensed dentists to diagnose certain conditions, manage treatment plans and prescribe medications through video appointments, eliminating the need for an in-office visit in many cases. House Bill 567, which took effect Jan. 1, expands the use of teledentistry statewide, with a focus on […]

todayJanuary 7, 2026 19

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Health care bills to watch in Georgia’s 2026 legislative session

Rural access, maternal health expected to dominate Georgia’s 2026 agenda The 2025 legislative session was filled with bills related to health care, and it looks like the 2026 session will follow suit with several bills rolling over from the previous session. A focus for lawmakers in the 2026 legislative session is expected to be on affordability and access for rural communities as well as maternal and infant health care. Two […]

todayJanuary 2, 2026 40 1