Georgia
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Better Broadband Would Minimize Healthcare Gaps in Georgia
A half-million Georgians face the reality of inadequate internet access, according to the state's broadband annual report. The glaring digital …
Monday, March 27, 2023
Mobilizing GA Voters in a Non-Election Year: A Crucial Strategy for Voting Rights Groups
There's no rest for Georgia's voting rights groups in this non-election year, though another slew of voting restrictions proposed by a group of …
GA Group Prepares for End of COVID-19 Emergency
A Georgia health advocacy group is concerned about people's health outcomes as the COVID-19 public health emergency is set to expire on May 11…
Essential Roles for Broadband in Rural GA: A Catalyst for Farmers
In rural Georgia, hardworking farmers grapple with staying competitive in the global market, and some said they are hindered by limited broadband …
Online, Community Colleges Offer Flexibility for Non-Traditional Students
Many Georgia college students have to balance family and work responsibilities with academics. Some are finding non-traditional higher education is …
GA Proposes Teacher Pay Hikes; Educators Say More Work Needed
Georgia's Fiscal Year 2024 budget could bring a $2,000 salary boost for teachers, addressing the alarming educator shortage. Educators say low wages…
Groups Urge Georgia DEP to Nix Mine Permit Near Okefenokee
The Georgia Environmental Protection Division wants the public to weigh in on whether a titanium mine will be allowed to operate near the Okefenokee N…
Group Urges EPA to Set Stronger Rules for Soot Pollution
In Georgia and across the country, advocates for clean air are asking the Environmental Protection Agency to do more to protect public health by …
Georgians Head to D.C. to Rally for Student-Loan Debt Cancellation
The U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments next week in the two cases on student loan debt cancellation. Groups across the country wanting at least …
Reproductive Freedom Act Takes Aim at Current GA Abortion Ban
Reproductive rights groups are supporting legislation to restore abortion access in Georgia. The Reproductive Freedom Act was filed to repeal House …
Pediatric Dentists See Uptick in Cavities in GA Children
February is National Children's Dental Health Month, giving parents another reason to watch their children's intake of Valentine candy this week…
GA Heart Expert Explains Heart Attack, Cardiac Arrest, Prevention
February is American Heart Month, and a Georgia medical expert said knowing the difference between heart attack and cardiac arrest can help save a …