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News from December 2022

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Burke steps down to become chief medical officer at Georgia Department of Community Health

By Peach Tree Times Report | Dec 31, 2022

South Georgia state Sen. Dean Burke is leaving his elected office for a state job as chief medical officer of Georgia’s Department of Community Health, according to a recent report by FOX 5 Atlanta.

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238 people die from cancer in Georgia during week ending Dec. 24

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 31, 2022

There were 238 deaths from cancer reported in Georgia in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 20.9% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.

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20 people in 25-44 age group in Georgia are estimated to have died during week ending December 17

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 31, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 20 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending December 17.

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Georgia implements 3 new policies or incentives supporting energy efficiency during 2021

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 31, 2022

Georgia implemented at least three new policies or incentives supporting energy efficiency during 2021, according to data obtained from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE).

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Georgia ranks 10th in total number of widow and parent beneficiaries in 2021

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 31, 2022

In 2021, Georgia had 110,983 OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries, ranking it the 10th highest in the United States by number of beneficiaries, according to the Social Security Administration.

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Kemp on winter weather: 'I have extended the State of Emergency related to this weather event'

By Peach Tree Times Report | Dec 30, 2022

With electrical and water supply issues across the state mounting, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp extended his state of emergency order, underlining the severity of the weather spanning across Georgia this week.

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67 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Georgia during week ending Dec. 24

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 30, 2022

There were 67 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Georgia in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 5.9% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.

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64 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Georgia during week ending Dec. 24

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 30, 2022

There were 64 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Georgia in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 5.6% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.

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23 people die from diabetes mellitus in Georgia during week ending Dec. 24

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 29, 2022

There were 23 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Georgia in the week ending Dec. 24, making up two% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.

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13 people age 25 and younger in Georgia are estimated to have died during week ending December 10

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 29, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 13 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending December 10.

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54 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Georgia during week ending Dec. 24

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 29, 2022

There were 54 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Georgia in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 4.7% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.

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President of Northeast Los Angeles Hotel Owners Association Ray Patel joined “Fox and Friends Weekend” to discuss the safety concerns surrounding the Hotel Land Use and Replacement Housing Requirements ordinance. This ordinance, whic

By Press release submission | Dec 29, 2022

Friend of AAHOA and President of Northeast Los Angeles Hotel Owners Association Ray Patel joined “Fox and Friends Weekend” to discuss the safety concerns surrounding the Hotel Land Use and Replacement Housing Requirements ordinance.

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21 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Georgia during week ending Dec. 24

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 28, 2022

There were 21 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Georgia in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 1.8% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.

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CDC estimates 446 people age 85 and older in Georgia died during week ending December 10

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 28, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 446 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending December 10.

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36 people die from kidney disease in Georgia during week ending Dec. 24

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 28, 2022

There were 36 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Georgia in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 3.2% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.

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Board of Commissioners Meeting (Days) on January 11

By Press release submission | Dec 28, 2022

Board of Commissioners Meeting (Days) on January 11

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City schools presented Leading Edge Award

By Press release submission | Dec 27, 2022

The Georgia School Boards Association named Carrollton City Schools as the 2022 recipient of the Leading Edge Award for its STREAM initiative — an ongoing project between the district and C.S. Britton, Inc. to expose K-12 students to the fundamentals of stream restoration.

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Big New Years’ Eve Celebration! on December 31

By Press release submission | Dec 27, 2022

12th Annual Possum Drop Ring in 2023 on New Years’ Eve at The Possum Drop in Tallapoosa, GA

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UWG, Newnan Cut Ribbon on Alumna-Designed Sculpture on LINC Trail

By Press release submission | Dec 27, 2022

The University of West Georgia and the city of Newnan recently unveiled a sculpture designed by a recent UWG alumna that will enhance a place of connection and community-building in Newnan.

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Sheriff's Office Press Release December 16th, 2021

By Press release submission | Dec 27, 2022

Meriwether County Sheriff Chuck Smith reported that his agency is currently investigating human remains that have been found and recovered in Meriwether County, Ga.