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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 14

Rome, Georgia, USA downtown historic cityscape at twilight.
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Kemp announces $4.3M in new grants to boost rural development across Georgia

Kemp announces $4.3M in new grants to boost rural development across Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced Friday a new round of grants to help develop rural areas. The $4.3 million allotment comes from the Rural Site Development Initiative (RSDI) within the OneGeorgia Authority, according to the news release. “In Georgia, we are committed to bringing good-paying jobs to every part of the state,” Kemp said in the release. “The Rural […]

todayFebruary 4, 2026 12 1

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South Georgia town bucks national trends with falling unemployment in 2025

South Georgia town bucks national trends with falling unemployment in 2025 Although inflation and unemployment rose across the United States in 2025, a small town in south Georgia saw significant economic growth. WALB 10 reports that Moultrie and Colquitt County saw its unemployment rate drop from 3.9% to 3.4%. Nationally, unemployment rose from 4.1% to 4.4% in 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Moultrie City Manager Peter […]

todayJanuary 8, 2026 16

Young black man sitting on the sofa in the living room and having a doctor's appointment online via laptop.
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Georgia awarded $218.8M to launch major rural health care transformation

Georgia awarded $218.8M to launch major rural health care transformation Georgia has been awarded $218.8 million for the first annual installment of a five year program that aims to improve health care in rural areas. Gov. Brian Kemp announced the award with the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH). DCH applied for the grant through the federal government’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), an effort to mitigate some of the […]

todayDecember 30, 2025 15

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Kemp seeks $1.4B federal grant to overhaul rural health care in Georgia

Kemp seeks $1.4B federal grant to overhaul rural health care in Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s administration requested $1.4 billion from the Trump administration to “transform” rural health care in Georgia. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the Trump administration will award one-time grants by the end of 2025 for the purpose of improving rural health care. Kemp’s administration submitted a nearly 100 page request including projects such as drop-in telehealth “pods,” […]

todayDecember 29, 2025 13 1

Two volunteers arranging various food donations in cardboard boxes for distribution in a local charity food bank
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Politics

Ossoff urges USDA to restore funding for South Georgia food program

Ossoff urges USDA to restore funding for South Georgia food program The U.S. Department of Agriculture cut funding earlier this year for a program in South Georgia that helps provide food and childcare to the community. Southeast Crescent Regional Commission’s Childcare Access and Nutrition Systems (CANS) Program lost funding earlier this year when the USDA/CANS cooperative agreement was canceled, according to WALB. U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff wrote a letter to […]

todayDecember 24, 2025 15 4

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Brazil’s Grupo Vialume to invest $4.4M, bring 150 jobs to Colquitt-Miller County

Brazil’s Grupo Vialume to invest $4.4M, bring 150 jobs to Colquitt-Miller County A São Paulo company plans to invest $4.4 million to establish its manufacturing operations in Colquitt-Miller County. Grupo Vialume, a family-owned transportation safety manufacturer, will create 150 new jobs over the next seven years at its new manufacturing and recycling hub in the City of Colquitt, according to a news release. “We are excited to welcome Grupo Vialume […]

todayDecember 15, 2025 12 1

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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 55 3

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Technology

Georgia awards $24M to expand electric vehicle charging network statewide

Georgia awards $24M to expand electric vehicle charging network statewide The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced Thursday that it is awarding more than $24 million to expand Georgia’s infrastructure for electric vehicles. The funds from the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program will be used to build fast-charging stations for electric vehicles at 26 locations, mostly in rural areas. GDOT identified 33 potential NEVI locations to close gaps […]

todayDecember 1, 2025 24 3