Georgia
Friday, March 15, 2024
GA advocates rally against legislation aimed at immigrants
Advocates for immigrants gathered at the Georgia State Capitol this week, urging lawmakers to stop legislation they see as potentially harmful…
Groups reflect on critical step toward equal access to ballot box
As the hearing for the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act approaches, advocacy groups are reflecting on its importance. For the nonprofit …
Georgia community unites to combat rising tide of youth suicide
A coalition of organizations in Georgia is joining forces to combat the rising rate of suicide among children and teenagers. According to national …
GA dental health experts stress importance of early prevention for children
February is Children's Dental Health Month and experts are urging parents to establish good dental health early. According to the Centers for …
Advocates call for action to save endangered North Atlantic right whales
Advocates are calling for action to save the North Atlantic right whale, a critically endangered species. The Biden administration has appropriated $…
Report details electric vehicle savings for GA drivers
Despite the common belief that electric vehicles are more expensive than gas-powered cars, the latest findings say EVs can actually save their …
Group works to help GA residents understand, restore voting rights
As people in Georgia mobilize for the 2024 General Election, one group wants to make it easier for those with felony records to understand their …
Report: Georgia K-12 schools 'critically underfunded'
A new report shows Georgia is among the 39 states that "critically underfunds" its K-12 public schools. The report on the state school finance …
Georgia leaders call for stricter 'clean car' standards to curb emissions
Transportation is the leading cause of greenhouse-gas emissions, and some Georgia leaders are demanding stricter clean-energy standards to address …
FBI warns about increase in sextortion crimes targeting minors
The FBI is warning the public about an increase in the crime known as "sextortion," when suspects target others and threaten or coerce them into sendi…
GA food banks struggle to meet demand; Farm Bill could help
In a state where nearly 10% of households face food insecurity, Georgia's food banks are grappling with an urgent problem. The nonprofit group …
USDA grants mean lower energy bills for some GA households
A Georgia group is using some U.S. Department of Agriculture Housing Preservation Grant funding to help people stay in and better afford their homes…