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News from July 2021

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Voter reform bills will have 'massive impact' on states' powers to govern elections

By John Breslin | Jul 23, 2021

A federal voter reform bill will have a "massive impact" on the ability of states, including Georgia, to police their own elections, according to one conservative opponent of the stalled legislation.

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75 people die in Georgia with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending May 29

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 23, 2021

There were 75 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Georgia during the week ending May 29, a 10.7 percent decrease from the previous week.

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33 people die from diabetes mellitus in Georgia during week ending May 22

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 23, 2021

There were 33 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Georgia in the week ending May 22, making up 1.9 percent of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.

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75 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Georgia during week ending May 22

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 23, 2021

There were 75 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Georgia in the week ending May 22, making up 4.4 percent of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.

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GMC celebrates Dudley Rowe Day

By Press release submission | Jul 23, 2021

Georgia Military College Celebrates Dudley Rowe Day, Names Rowe Chairman Emeritus of Foundation

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Gwinnett Technical College Earns National Recognition for Veterans Services

By Press release submission | Jul 23, 2021

Gwinnett Technical College has been designated a Military Spouse Friendly® School for the 2021-2022 academic year by Viqtory media.

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2021 Averitt Award winners champion research, teaching experiences

By Press release submission | Jul 23, 2021

Four graduate students at Georgia Southern University earned the highest award in the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies for their research or instruction in various disciplines during the 2020-21 academic year.

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GPTC receives $95K Johnson Controls Community College Partnership Program grant

By Press release submission | Jul 23, 2021

Georgia Piedmont Technical College (GPTC) received a $95,000 grant as part of the Johnson Controls Community College Partnership Program, which aims to equip students with in-demand knowledge and skills to support employment upon graduation.

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GHC Foundation Camp combines fun, science and character building

By Press release submission | Jul 23, 2021

The young attendees to Georgia Highlands College’s (GHC) Foundation Camp enjoyed fun in the sun the past two weeks through activities such as canoeing and kayaking, sports and scavenger hunts

“Medicaid Saves Lives Act (Executive Calendar)” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on July 22

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 22, 2021

“Medicaid Saves Lives Act (Executive Calendar)“ was published in the Senate section on page S5039 on July 22

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19 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Georgia during week ending May 22

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 22, 2021

There were 19 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Georgia in the week ending May 22, making up 1.1 percent of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.

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365 people die in Georgia from heart disease in week ending May 29

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 22, 2021

There were 365 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending May 29, a 1.4 percent increase over the previous week.

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42 people die from kidney disease in Georgia during week ending May 22

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 22, 2021

There were 42 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Georgia in the week ending May 22, making up 2.4 percent of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.

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Georgians “overwhelmingly support key provisions” in highly politicized election law changes

By W.J. Kennedy | Jul 21, 2021

The results of a poll of likely Georgia voters indicates overwhelming support for requiring absentee voters in the state to provide photo identification-- including from minorities and independents.

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

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 21, 2021

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

Congressional Record publishes “APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE” in the Senate section on July 20

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 20, 2021

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE” on July 20.

Congressional Record publishes “Senate” in the Senate section on July 20

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 20, 2021

“Senate” was published on page S4953 of the Congressional Record on July 20.

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Georgia lawmaker: New domestic-violence law 'will save lives'

By David Hutton | Jul 20, 2021

A new Georgia law aims to expand domestic-violence protections in the state to include people who are dating, the target of a stalker or relationships that include a pregnancy.

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Professor applauds Georgia's economic performance after COVID-19

By T.H. Lawrence | Jul 20, 2021

A professor says Georgia is emerging from the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in excellent shape because of smart decisions made in a very challenging time.

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104 people die in Georgia from cerebrovascular disease in week ending May 29

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 20, 2021

There were 104 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending May 29, a 2 percent increase over the previous week.