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News from December 2021

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Georgia Bulldog Brock Bowers finalist for Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award

By David Beasley | Dec 31, 2021

University of Georgia tight end Brock Bowers has been named one of five finalists for the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award, the university said in a Dec. 22 statement.

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366 people die in Georgia from heart disease in week ending November 20

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 31, 2021

There were 366 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending November 20, a 14.3 percent decrease from the previous week.

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Week ending January 15 could be deadliest for people age 25 and younger in Georgia

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 30, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 12 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending January 15.

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COVID-19 cases continues to rise in Georgia

By George Willis | Dec 30, 2021

The number of infections from COVID-19 continues to rise in Georgia as patients hospitalized with the virus rose almost 50% over the last month, state health officials said.

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GDPH reports more than 26,000 new COVID cases over holiday weekend

By Andy Nghiem | Dec 30, 2021

The Georgia Department of Public Health reported more than 26,000 new COVID cases across the state over the Christmas weekend.

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Georgia trails national push for clean energy

By John Kelly | Dec 30, 2021

As the United States pushes toward a heavier reliance on clean energy, China has positioned itself to be the OPEC of green energy, two developments that could cost Americans in the long run.

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293 people die in Georgia from cancer in week ending November 20

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 30, 2021

There were 293 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending November 20, a 10.1 percent decrease from the previous week.

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Back in the NBA: Stephenson signs with Atlanta Hawks

By Zachary Richter | Dec 29, 2021

Lance Stephenson signed on a 10-day contract by the Atlanta Hawks from the G-League Grand Rapids Gold.

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Kemp calls Biden vaccine mandates 'most egregious'

By George Willis | Dec 29, 2021

As infections from COVID-19 continue to rise, Gov. Brian Kemp and Attorney General Chris Carr filed a lawsuit to oppose the Biden administration’s Head Start vaccine and masking mandate.

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Hawks look to hire people embodying 'True to You' spirit

By Bob Martin | Dec 29, 2021

The Atlanta Hawks team of employees have a mantra of being “True to You” and the team recently held a job fair looking for candidates who held true to this.

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Georgia: 420 people age 85 and older are estimated to have died during week ending January 15

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 29, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 420 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending January 15.

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66 people die in Georgia from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending November 20

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 29, 2021

There were 66 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending November 20, a 24.1 percent decrease from the previous week.

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81 people die in Georgia from cerebrovascular disease in week ending November 20

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 29, 2021

There were 81 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending November 20, a 22.1 percent decrease from the previous week.

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UGA graduate Bruster chosen by San Diego Wave FC in NWSL Draft

By Timothy Stuckey | Dec 28, 2021

Kayla Bruster, a graduate of the University of Georgia, was recently selected by San Diego Wave FC as the 40th overall pick for the 2022 NWSL Draft during a virtual ceremony

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'He is proud to be a Bulldog': UGA football legend Trippi celebrates 100th birthday

By Timothy Stuckey | Dec 28, 2021

Charley Trippi, a Pro and College Football Hall of Famer, celebrated his 100th birthday in Athens on Dec 14.

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'We are thrilled to add Sophie': Fisher transfers to Georgia

By John Kelly | Dec 28, 2021

Sophie Fisher joined the Georgia Bulldogs volleyball team, transferring from Kentucky. 

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How many 75-84-year-olds died in Georgia during week ending January 15?

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 28, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 430 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending January 15.

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Four Bulldogs tabbed for Freshman All-SEC Team

By Zachary Richter | Dec 28, 2021

Four Georgia Bulldogs have been named to the Freshman All-SEC Team.

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Georgia's Davis, Dean named as finalists for the Lott IMPACT Trophy

By Zachary Richter | Dec 28, 2021

Georgia's Davis and Dean named two of four finalists for the 2021 Lott IMPACT Trophy.

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Hispanic deaths in Georgia increase to 55 in week ending November 27

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 28, 2021

There were 55 Hispanic people who died in Georgia in the week ending November 27, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).