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Black person's hands with scabs from possible infection
Georgia now has its first possible case of monkeypox. A metro Atlanta man with a history of international travel has a confirmed case of orthopoxvirus, which is in the same genus as monkeypox. Here's what you need to know about the disease.
Lawmakers sit in the House chamber at the Georgia state Capitol on March 15, 2022. (Sarah Swetlik/Fresh Take Georgia)
Major legislation passes through the Georgia House and Senate on the next-to-last day of the session.
Arieal view of Northside Hospital with the sun setting and reflecting off the building
Just days before contract cutoff with Northside Hospital, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield has named longtime Anthem official as new president of its Georgia Operation.
aerial view of Plant Scherer with coal ash pond in foreground; clouds, blue sky, pond and foliage
The EPA rule is seemingly simple: Coal ash cannot be left in contact with groundwater. What has been missing is enforcement.
a green sign on an office desk that has Calltaker Cove in white writing on it
Establishing 988 as the “911” for suicide prevention and mental health crisis services will make it easier for Georgians in crisis to access the help they need and decrease the stigma surrounding suicide and mental health. It is expected to increase demand on the crisis system twofold.
a hand holding a prescription white and red drug box out of a police car
Organizations that help those in long term recovery from drugs and alcohol are asking state lawmakers for $2 million to help fund Narcan for first responders, especially in more rural parts of the state.
Redistricting meeting: men and women sitting in a room filled with people in red shirts looking at aa panelof people at a table
Hundreds of Georgians have spoken out about proposed legislative maps that were tentatively approved by lawmakers.
black man in suit with bald head tie in glasses in front of Grady Hospital
Candidates for federal office in Georgia have raked in more than $56 million in contributions since January.
lady with glasses and blonde hair
Misinformation is killing Georgians. Many say they don’t know who to trust or why the science keeps changing. That’s why some people refuse to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
seven officers linked up arm to arm in mask in front of a church
The second annual National Faith & Blue Weekend is happening this weekend in cities across the state of Georgia and the nation.
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