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News from May 2021

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346 people die in Georgia from cancer in week ending May 29, 2021

By Peach Tree Times | May 31, 2021

There were 346 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending May 29, 2021, a 1.5% increase over the previous week.

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Georgia House and Senate pass 'game-changer' telehealth bill expanding digital access to medical services

By Timothy Stuckey | May 31, 2021

The Georgia House and Senate recently passed legislation revising the Georgia Telehealth Act in order to provide clearer definitions and enable doctors and patients to administer and receive medical treatments from home.

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37 people die in Georgia from kidney disease in week ending May 29, 2021

By Peach Tree Times | May 30, 2021

There were 37 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending May 29, 2021, a 11.9% decrease from the previous week.

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“Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on May 28

By Peach Tree Times | May 28, 2021

The Congressional Record published “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” in the Senate section on May 28.

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VA Purchase Loans in Georgia average $298,308 for Q3

By Peach Tree Times | May 28, 2021

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Georgia in the third quarter of fiscal year 2021 was $298,308, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA Purchase Loans in Georgia average $305,380 for Q4

By Peach Tree Times | May 28, 2021

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Georgia in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021 was $305,380, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA Purchase Loans in Georgia average $337,090 for Q3

By Peach Tree Times | May 28, 2021

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Georgia in the third quarter of fiscal year 2022 was $337,090, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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75 people die in Georgia with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending May 22, 2021

By Peach Tree Times | May 28, 2021

There were 75 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending May 22, 2021, a 21% increase over the previous week.

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UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES - UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA: UGA Special Collections Libraries Put Rare Books on Display

By Press release submission | May 28, 2021

While millions of readers have enjoyed the works of Emily Dickinson or read Aesop’s fables in mass-produced paperbacks, the University of Georgia Special Collections Libraries is offering a glimpse at rare books that go beyond the words to become artistic statements themselves.

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CITY OF SAVANNAH: Sanitation schedule adjusted for Memorial Day

By Press release submission | May 28, 2021

The City of Savannah Sanitation Department will operate on an adjusted schedule next week due to the Memorial Day holiday.

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MERCER UNIVERSITY: School of Music project aims to ease anxiety with transformative power of music

By Press release submission | May 28, 2021

Early one November morning, Dr. David Keith, dean of Mercer University’s Townsend School of Music, was preparing to speak at a club meeting in Macon. At about 6 a.m., he checked the news.

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ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY: "Grand Slam" Summer Teen Program at Lay Park to be held on June 4, 2021

By Press release submission | May 28, 2021

The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department announces the “Grand Slam” summer program for teens.

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UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA: UGA celebrates successful academic year

By Press release submission | May 28, 2021

The University of Georgia celebrated a number of important accomplishments during the 2020-2021 academic year despite the unique challenges posed by the COVID-19 global pandemic.

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COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY: Secoy to Oversee Title IX, Accommodation Efforts

By Press release submission | May 28, 2021

Columbus State University announced Sarah Secoy as its interim Title IX coordinator, and interim director of the Center for Accommodation and Access, effective June 5.

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ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY: Leisure Services Department's Memorial Day Holiday Hours

By Press release submission | May 28, 2021

The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department parks will operate under regular hours of operation on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31.

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GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: DPH and CORE Honored by Latin American Association

By Press release submission | May 28, 2021

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) and Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE) have been honored by the Latin American Association (LAA) with the Pacesetter Award for their work in providing COVID vaccinations to Latinx communities in Georgia.

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MACON-BIBB COUNTY: Lifeguards needed to open pools for the summer

By Press release submission | May 28, 2021

The Recreation Department and Lake Tobesofkee are in need of lifeguards before Memorial Day weekend. Public pools open for the summer beginning Memorial Day Weekend on Saturday, May 29, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA: Matt Lindsay: Grape Expectations

By Press release submission | May 28, 2021

Matt Lindsay often enjoys a nice glass of pinot noir with dinner.

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VA Purchase Loans in Georgia average $322,158 for Q2

By Peach Tree Times | May 28, 2021

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Georgia in the second quarter of fiscal year 2022 was $322,158, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA Purchase Loans in Georgia average $313,969 for Q1

By Peach Tree Times | May 28, 2021

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Georgia in the first quarter of fiscal year 2022 was $313,969, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.