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: Major legislation passed both chambers on Day 39, next-to-last day of the session
Sarah Kallis, GPB News
Major legislation passes through the Georgia House and Senate on the next-to-last day of the session.
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.
The EPA rule is seemingly simple: Coal ash cannot be left in contact with groundwater. What has been missing is enforcement.
988 will be the ‘911’ for mental health/addiction crisis calls. Georgia preps for the extra load.
Ellen Eldridge, GPB News
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.
Addiction recovery community asks state to fund Narcan for EMS workers — especially rural ones
Ellen Eldridge, GPB News
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.
Georgians voice opposition to redistricting changes that affect them
Stephen Fowler, David Armstrong, Liset Cruz, GPB News
Hundreds of Georgians have spoken out about proposed legislative maps that were tentatively approved by lawmakers.
Candidates for federal office in Georgia have raked in more than $56 million in contributions since January.
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.
Law enforcement and faith leaders will participate in community outreach weekend
Allexa Ceballos, GPB News
The second annual National Faith & Blue Weekend is happening this weekend in cities across the state of Georgia and the nation.