Georgia
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Groups Work to Improve Maternal, Infant Death Rates in GA
Preventing maternal and infant mortality in Georgia is a top priority for health care providers in the state. Georgia already has the nation's …
New Changes to Medicare Set to Benefit Georgia Seniors
Big changes are underway for Medicare participants, after historic legislation put them in motion this month. More than 1.8 million Georgians who …
GA Ranks in Top 10 for Green Buildings
The Peach State made it onto the top 10 list of states focused on sustainable building practices, according to a new report. Georgia comes in at …
Study: Medicaid Expansion Reduces Postpartum Hospitalizations
New research makes a compelling case for expanding Medicaid coverage in states like Georgia that have not. The study examines postpartum …
GA Group Challenges Elimination of Coastal Dredging Protections
The new year brings a new legal challenge to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, asking it to reconsider its decision to dredge year-round on the …
Women's Health Played Major Role in 2022 Midterms
By Jennifer Weitz-Wolf for Ms. Magazine.Broadcast version by Danielle Smith for Georgia News Connection reporting for the Ms. Magazine-Public News …
Final Vote This Week on GA Power Rate Hike
The Georgia Public Service Commission will hold a final vote this week on Georgia Power's next three-year plan. After months of public hearings…
SCOTUS Decision Could Affect Future GA Elections
A Georgia group said the outcome of Moore v. Harper in the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court has potential consequences for future elections in the …
EV Charging Stations Coming to Underserved GA Communities
Electric vehicles are an environmentally friendly way to get from one place to another, but the lack of charging stations often limits drivers to …
Access to Care, Medication is Key to HIV Prevention in GA
Today is World AIDS Day, an annual observance to support people living with HIV and remember those who have died from the virus, and encourage others …
Georgia Supreme Court Reinstates 6-Week Abortion Ban
The Georgia Supreme Court granted an emergency stay of a lower court's ruling, once again allowing a six-week abortion ban to take effect in Georgia …
Small Businesses Help Georgians Find Health Insurance
Open enrollment for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act is already underway, and ends on Jan. 15. More than 1.3 million Georgians do …