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New COVID cases in Georgia likely driven by summer travel, back to school
A new COVID variant spreading is responsible for about 16% of new COVID-19 cases in Georgia. While it may be easier to catch EG.5 or "Eris," the virus does not appear to cause more severe disease than previous variants.
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1 year later, Georgia's Mental Health Parity Act is providing a framework for change
In 2022, Georgia passed the Mental Health Parity Act. It authorizes studies of how the state could and should pay for more of this critical mental care.
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Atlanta and local governments continue fighting drug companies for opioid crisis related damages
The city of Atlanta and six metro area counties filed a federal lawsuit this week in the U.S. District Court of North Georgia seeking compensatory and punitive damages against drug companies and pharmacies related to their role in the opioid crisis.
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I can name my demon, says patient whose neurologist confirmed Parkinson's with new biopsy test
Georgia patient Chris Griffin says the Syn-One test biopsy results brought him peace of mind, and helped him make lifestyle changes and treat his Parkinson’s disease early.
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Informal family and unpaid caregivers often sacrifice pay, benefits and their own health. Here's why
Many unpaid caregivers leave professional careers or dramatically reduce their hours to help their elders or adult children with disabilities.
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Georgia Today: 'Cop City' update; tax credits for music industry; the Alzheimer's Music Fest
On the Wednesday Feb. 1 edition of Georgia Today: A full update on 'Cop City,' tax credits for the music industry, and the Alzheimer’s Music Fest this weekend.
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Georgia Today: Lawmakers honor Tyre Nichols, student loan forgiveness news, endangered whales in GA
On the Monday Jan. 30 edition of Georgia Today: Local lawmakers honor Tyre Nichols, we find out what new student loan forgiveness means for Georgians, and endangered whales are living off the coast of Georgia
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Georgia Today: Violent protests, Fulton County's investigation into Donald Trump, fentanyl testing
On the Monday Jan. 23 edition of Georgia Today: Violent protests erupt in Atlanta, portions of Fulton County's investigation into Donald Trump may by made public, strips of fentanyl testing will be available
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Georgia Today: Gov. Kemp sworn in; indictment in South GA drug ring; trouble at Plant Vogtle
On the Thursday Jan. 12 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Brian Kemp was sworn in for a second term, the largest-ever indictment in South Georgia in connection with a sprawling drug ring, and there's more trouble at Plant Vogtle.
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