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Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter speaks at the 24th annual Rosalynn Carter Georgia Mental Health Forum in May 2019 at The Carter Center in Atlanta. The forum, established in 1995, is held each May to address a timely mental health policy issue facing the state.
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Carter Center forum highlights need for earlier mental health care

Carter Center forum highlights need for earlier mental health care The Carter Center hosted its 30th annual Mental Health Forum, continuing the legacy of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. The event is dedicated to advancing mental health policy, systems, and practice across the state of Georgia by bringing together state leaders, experts in the field, and advocates. Former U.S. Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy, who helped get the 2008 federal Mental […]

todayMay 22, 2026 2

State leaders, agency officials and volunteers assemble 180 opioid overdose reversal kits at a “Stuff the Box” event Tuesday before distributing them to Northwest Georgia public schools.
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Northwest Georgia schools receive Narcan kits in statewide opioid effort

Northwest Georgia schools receive Narcan kits in statewide opioid effort Schools in Northwest Georgia received opioid overdose reversal kits on Tuesday through a statewide initiative by Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD). The department partnered with the Northwest Georgia Regional Education Service Agency to distribute kits to 180 schools. “Moments like this show what’s possible when urgency meets strong partnership,” said DBHDD Commissioner Kevin Tanner, in a […]

todayApril 29, 2026 10

Two volunteers arranging various food donations in cardboard boxes for distribution in a local charity food bank
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SNAP cuts hit refugees in Georgia as demand for aid sharply rises

SNAP cuts hit refugees in Georgia as demand for aid sharply rises Families who immigrated to the U.S. due to persecution in their home country have historically been able to apply for social services here, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). However, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act eliminated SNAP eligibility for certain non-U.S. citizens, even those granted legal political asylum, according to Georgia Public Broadcasting. Paedia Mixon […]

todayApril 27, 2026 9

Doctor, hands and tablet with patient for consultation, medical advice or procedure at clinic. Closeup, healthcare employee and client with technology for health appointment or checklist at hospital
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Georgia sees major drop in ACA enrollment after subsidy cuts

Georgia sees major drop in ACA enrollment after subsidy cuts More than half a million Georgians have dropped health insurance coverage after Affordable Care Act plans faced substantial price hikes with recent changes. An investigation by The Current and The Georgia Recorder shows that 550,000 Georgians have not signed up for Georgia’s healthcare plan. That is a 37% drop in enrollment compared to January 2025. Health insurance policies on Georgia’s […]

todayApril 22, 2026 12

Doctor, hands and tablet with patient for consultation, medical advice or procedure at clinic. Closeup, healthcare employee and client with technology for health appointment or checklist at hospital
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Georgia nonprofit trains young leaders to tackle health equity gaps

Georgia nonprofit trains young leaders to tackle health equity gaps A Georgia-based nonprofit is helping young adults step into leadership roles as health advocates within their own communities. While traditional public health programs emphasize research and data, they don’t always prepare students for the realities of policymaking or grassroots advocacy. That’s where organizations like BLKHLTH aim to fill the gap. Johnathan Carey, a Master of Public Health student at the […]

todayApril 13, 2026 10

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Georgia bill would give attorney general sole authority over PFAS lawsuits

Georgia bill would give attorney general sole authority over PFAS lawsuits A bill introduced in the Georgia Senate would give the state attorney general sole authority to file pollution lawsuits over PFAS contamination, preventing cities and counties from pursuing or maintaining their own cases. Senate Bill 577, sponsored by Sen. Sam Watson, R-Moultrie, and four other Republicans, would centralize legal action against chemical manufacturers and carpet companies accused of contaminating […]

todayMarch 3, 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 34

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Advocates urge state leaders address PFAS risks to Georgia water supplies

Advocates urge state leaders address PFAS risks to Georgia water supplies Advocacy groups across Georgia are raising concerns about PFAS — commonly known as “forever chemicals” — as evidence continues to show their presence in drinking water supplies, particularly in parts of northwest Georgia near industrial operations. PFAS are a large group of manmade chemicals that have been used for decades in manufacturing and consumer products. Once released, they can […]

todayFebruary 3, 2026 24

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Health advocates spotlight free nicotine-quitting program during MLK Day observances

Health advocates spotlight free nicotine-quitting program during MLK Day observances As communities across Georgia observed Martin Luther King Jr. Day, health advocates used the moment to spotlight long-term support for people trying to quit nicotine, including the free, evidence-based EX Program. The program is operated by Truth Initiative, a nonprofit focused on ending tobacco and nicotine addiction, and has helped people quit since 2008. Developed in partnership with the Mayo […]

todayJanuary 20, 2026 15