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Health Care December 22, 2022

More than 500,000 Georgians could begin to lose health coverage by spring if pandemic-era Medicaid relief ends

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 22, 2022 Hundreds of thousands of Georgians who have had health insurance through…

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Weather December 21, 2022

Georgia DOT begins brine operations for the approaching frigid weather

The Georgia Department of Transportation issued the following press release about their preparation for the dangerously cold temperatures that are expected to hit north Georgia and the metro Atlanta region…

Health Care December 21, 2022

The Case of the Two Grace Elliotts: A Medical Billing Mystery

This article by Mark Kreidler was first published in Kaiser Health News and on NPR, republished with permission. Mark Kreidler December 21, 2022 Earlier this year, Grace Elizabeth Elliott got…

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Immigration December 19, 2022

A Trump-era law used to restrict immigration is nearing its end despite GOP warnings of a looming crisis at the Southern border

by Ernesto Castañeda, American University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A key component of the Trump administration’s anti-immigration policies is currently set to expire on…

Holidays December 17, 2022

Holiday foods can be toxic to pets – a veterinarian explains which, and what to do if Rover or Kitty eats them

by Leticia Fanucchi, Oklahoma State University [This article was first published in The Conversation, republished with permission] During the holidays, it’s typical for people to indulge in special foods. Being…

Health Care December 16, 2022

Squeezed by Temp Nurse Costs, Hospital Systems Create Their Own Staffing Agencies

This article by Andy Miller first appeared in Kaiser Health News Andy Miller December 15, 2022 Like many nurses these days, Alex Scala got a big pay hike when she…

Transportation December 16, 2022

Georgia DOT announces overnight lane closures on I-75 at Akers Mill Road Friday and Sunday

The Georgia Department of Transportation distributed the following press release about lane closures on I-75 in Cobb County on Friday and Sunday overnight: Contractors for Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT)…

Guest Article December 15, 2022

2022 Year in review: growth, grants and a bright future

This guest article is by Melanie Dallas, LPC, CEO of Highland Rivers Behavioral Health It would be an understatement to say 2022 was a year of unprecedented change and growth…

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Kennesaw December 14, 2022

Kennesaw probations services contract, police radios on council agenda

By Rebecca Gaunt Kennesaw City Council had a full agenda for Monday’s work session, with discussions ranging from police department equipment upgrades to construction contracts, plus a cemetery with a…

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Climate December 14, 2022

Record low water levels on the Mississippi River in 2022 show how climate change is altering large rivers

by Ray Lombardi, University of Memphis; Angela Antipova, University of Memphis, and Dorian J. Burnette, University of Memphis [This article was first published in The Conversation, republished with permission] Rivers…

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