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News from August 2021

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342 people die in Georgia from cancer in week ending July 3

By Peach Tree Times | Aug 25, 2021

There were 342 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending July 3, a 8.8 percent decrease from the previous week.

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Week ending July 24 could be deadliest for people age 85 and older in Georgia

By Peach Tree Times | Aug 25, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 383 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending July 24.

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Greene, other Congress members silent on inflation, wage concerns

By Art Benavidez | Aug 25, 2021

Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga) and the Georgia congressional delegation were mum on the growing concern inflation will have on wages when approached on the subject.

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91 people die in Georgia from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending July 3

By Peach Tree Times | Aug 24, 2021

There were 91 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending July 3, a 5.2 percent decrease from the previous week.

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84 people die in Georgia from cerebrovascular disease in week ending July 3

By Peach Tree Times | Aug 24, 2021

There were 84 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending July 3, a 12.5 percent decrease from the previous week.

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Georgia: 430 people in 75-84 age group are estimated to have died during week ending July 24

By Peach Tree Times | Aug 24, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 430 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending July 24.

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Senate Democrats conduct field hearing in Georgia; McConnell calls it a 'silly stunt'

By Valerie Bonk | Aug 24, 2021

A hearing in Georgia held by Senate Democrats focused on their initiatives to shift control of elections from the state to the federal level, according to the Election Transparency Initiative.

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Georgia Democrats eyeing Medicaid expansion

By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 24, 2021

Democrats around the country have made expanded socialized medicine a central part of their platform in recent years, often advocating for expanded Medicaid as a means to that end.

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Hunting group seeks signatures on petition to stop Facebook from taking down 'entirely legal, appropriate content'

By Christina Heath | Aug 24, 2021

The Safari Club International (SCI) is circulating a petition against Facebook and other social media to "Stand Up Against Big Tech's Censorship of Hunting."

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78 people die in Georgia from Alzheimer's disease in week ending July 3

By Peach Tree Times | Aug 23, 2021

There were 78 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending July 3, a 4 percent increase over the previous week.

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42 people die in Georgia from diabetes mellitus in week ending July 3

By Peach Tree Times | Aug 23, 2021

There were 42 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending July 3, a 6.7 percent decrease from the previous week.

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How many 65-74-year-olds died in Georgia during week ending July 24?

By Peach Tree Times | Aug 23, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 366 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending July 24.

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End of life: Georgia deaths during week ending Aug. 7 did not exceed death expectancy

By Peach Tree Times | Aug 23, 2021

Georgia's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Aug. 7, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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'A great opportunity for entrepreneurs': Pop-up program in Atlanta to aid new businesses

By John Kelly | Aug 22, 2021

The Underground Roots Pop-Up Program will allow up-and-coming entrepreneurs to receive four months of rent-free pop-up space along Lower Alabama Street from Sept. 1 through Jan. 5.

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336 people in 45-64 age group in Georgia are estimated to have died during week ending July 24

By Peach Tree Times | Aug 22, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 336 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending July 24.

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Hispanic deaths in Georgia increase to 60 in week ending July 10

By Peach Tree Times | Aug 22, 2021

There were 60 Hispanic people who died in Georgia in the week ending July 10, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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19 people die in Georgia from influenza and pneumonia in week ending July 3

By Peach Tree Times | Aug 22, 2021

There were 19 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending July 3, a 18.8 percent increase over the previous week.

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41 people die in Georgia from kidney disease in week ending July 3

By Peach Tree Times | Aug 22, 2021

There were 41 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending July 3, a 115.8 percent increase over the previous week.

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Despite pandemic, Georgia sets new records for economic investment and job growth

By David Beasley | Aug 22, 2021

The state of Georgia attracted new investments of $10.97 billion in the last year, and added 33,439 new jobs, Gov. Brian Kemp announced.

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CDC predicts 64 people in 25-44 age group in Georgia died during week ending July 24

By Peach Tree Times | Aug 21, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 64 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending July 24.