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