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News from July 2021

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Legal action over Fulton County's handling of 2020 ballots still 'very much alive'

By W.J. Kennedy | Jul 26, 2021

The lawsuit against Fulton County over alleged irregularities stemming from the November general election, including 5,000 missing absentee ballots, is still “very much alive,” said Garland Favorito, co-founder of VoterGA, the conservative election group behind the complaint.

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Justice Department appears to face uphill battle in Georgia election law fight

By David Hutton | Jul 26, 2021

With the U.S. Supreme Court standing behind two election integrity laws in Arizona, the U.S. Department of Justice is unlikely to have any success in its efforts to overturn a similar law in Georgia, conservative observers note.

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39 people die in Georgia from diabetes mellitus in week ending June 5

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 26, 2021

There were 39 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending June 5, a 2.5 percent decrease from the previous week.

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360 people die from diseases of the heart in Georgia during week ending May 22

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 26, 2021

There were 360 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Georgia in the week ending May 22, making up 20.9 percent of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.

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71 people die in Georgia from Alzheimer's disease in week ending June 5

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 26, 2021

There were 71 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending June 5, a 1.4 percent decrease from the previous week.

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Poll: Georgians call moving baseball's All-Star game 'unfair'

By W.J. Kennedy | Jul 26, 2021

A majority of likely Georgia voters believe Major League Baseball (MLB) was “unfair” in moving this year’s All-Star Game from Atlanta to Denver due to the state’s recently enacted election reform law, a newly released poll shows.

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'A fundamental part of continued growth': Gov. Kemp announces expansion of broadband in Southeast Georgia

By Valerie Bonk | Jul 26, 2021

Coastal Electric Cooperative and Darien Communications is expanding into southeast Georgia in what Gov. Brian Kemp says is incredibly important for the area.

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Gov. Kemp celebrates 'economic momentum' continuing as unemployment rate remains among lowest in the country

By Valerie Bonk | Jul 26, 2021

The unemployment rate in Georgia remains among the lowest in the country as Gov. Brian Kemp celebrates the continuously dropping rate.

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First Lady Marty Kemp thanks the CECCU for their child advocacy

By Art Benavidez | Jul 26, 2021

The state’s first lady has announced her support for officials of the GBI Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit (CECCU) as the organization tracks down information that could incarcerate child predators.

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GHC students mentor youth during Foundation Camp

By Press release submission | Jul 25, 2021

During this year’s Foundation Camp at Georgia Highlands College (GHC), student counselors were given an opportunity to help enrich the lives of young attendees while also getting to enjoy a little childhood nostalgia

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GA Piedmont Tech to Offer No-Cost* Classes this Fall

By Press release submission | Jul 25, 2021

With the economy starting to rebound and a sense of normalcy slowly returning after the coronavirus pandemic

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341 people die from cancer in Georgia during week ending May 22

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 25, 2021

There were 341 deaths from cancer reported in Georgia in the week ending May 22, making up 19.8 percent of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.

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37 people die in Georgia from kidney disease in week ending June 5

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 25, 2021

There were 37 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending June 5, no changes from the previous week.

3D art students create collaborative public project for College of Education

By Press release submission | Jul 25, 2021

Following more than a year of preparation for an interactive artwork display based on Georgia Southern University’s bald eagle mascot,

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11 people die in Georgia from influenza and pneumonia in week ending June 5

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 25, 2021

There were 11 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending June 5, a 15.4 percent decrease from the previous week.

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Morehouse College to Expand Blackstone LaunchPad’s Network of Student Entrepreneurs

By Press release submission | Jul 24, 2021

The Blackstone Charitable Foundation is partnering with Morehouse College and two fellow Atlanta University Center (AUC) institutions to develop the entrepreneurial spirit

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102 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Georgia during week ending May 22

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 24, 2021

There were 102 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Georgia in the week ending May 22, making up 5.9 percent of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.

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71 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Georgia during week ending May 22

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 24, 2021

There were 71 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Georgia in the week ending May 22, making up 4.1 percent of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.

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66 people die in Georgia with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending May 29

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 24, 2021

There were 66 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending May 29, a 13.2 percent decrease from the previous week.

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Lanier Tech Hosts National Registry Paramedic Practical Exam

By Press release submission | Jul 24, 2021

Lanier Technical College issued the following announcement.Lanier Tech’s James A.