Georgia
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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 …
Monday, March 20, 2023
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 …
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 …