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News from July 2022

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FGI's McGinnis on US, Georgia gas prices: SPR 'created to respond to real emergencies,' not falling poll numbers

By David Beasley | Jul 11, 2022

A nonprofit group, The Functional Government Initiative (FGI), has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Energy for refusing to release information about President Joe Biden's major releases from the emergency crude oil reserve amid rising gas prices.

Northside Hospital system and Anthem reach agreement on contract terms in Georgia

By Press release submission | Jul 11, 2022

The Northside Hospital system and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Georgia today announced they have finalized a new agreement that provides access to care at Northside for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s members.

Marx Named Piedmont Athens Regional’s Chief Medical Officer

By Press release submission | Jul 11, 2022

Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center has announced Geoffrey Marx, M.D., MS, FHM, as the hospital’s new Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Marx has been practicing hospital medicine for more than 20 years, primarily at Piedmont Athens Regional. During that time, he has focused on making changes that would both improve quality and make patient and provider experience better.

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29 people die in Georgia from kidney disease in week ending July 9, 2022

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 10, 2022

There were 29 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending July 9, 2022, a 21.6% decrease from the previous week.

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Athens-Clarke County sees 99,800 nonfarm payroll employees in January

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 10, 2022

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for January in Georgia's Athens-Clarke County metropolitan statistical area was 99,800, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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10 people die in Georgia from influenza and pneumonia in week ending July 9, 2022

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 10, 2022

There were 10 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending July 9, 2022, a 41.2% decrease from the previous week.

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Georgia: 35 Hispanic lives lost in week ending July 9

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 10, 2022

There were 35 Hispanic people who died in Georgia in the week ending July 9, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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173 people die from cancer in Georgia during week ending June 25

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 10, 2022

There were 173 deaths from cancer reported in Georgia in the week ending June 25, making up 25.6% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.

Texas: THLA Announces New Federal Grants Available to the Texas Travel Industry

By Press release submission | Jul 10, 2022

“Texas Travel Industry Recovery Program'' (TTIRP) grant applications will be open between August 22 and September 11. Gov. Abbot’s office is putting together a webinar for later this summer. TTIRP will be administered by the Texas Governor’s office and is anticipated to allow grants of up to $20,000 to each tourism-related business including individual convention and visitor bureaus and individual hotel property applicants.

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41 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Georgia during week ending June 25

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 9, 2022

There were 41 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Georgia in the week ending June 25, making up 6.1% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.

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Albany sees 61,100 nonfarm payroll employees in January

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 9, 2022

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for January in Georgia's Albany metropolitan statistical area was 61,100, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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41 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Georgia during week ending June 25

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 9, 2022

There were 41 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Georgia in the week ending June 25, making up 6.1% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.

Esslinger Medical & Aesthetics is Expanding and Growing

By Press release submission | Jul 9, 2022

As a Georgia native and a Board Certified Internal Medicine specialist, Dr. Jeffrey D. Esslinger has practiced internal medicine in Cartersville since 2001.

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Georgia weekly Gas Misery Index at $927: 'We're going through an incredible transition'

By Emily Bevard | Jul 8, 2022

Gas prices are decreasing slightly across the United States as demand for crude oil continues to drop.

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41 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Georgia during week ending June 25

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 8, 2022

There were 41 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Georgia in the week ending June 25, making up 6.1% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.

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Protecting against 'voter intimidation' at issue in amicus brief filed by Honest Elections Project

By W.J. Kennedy | Jul 8, 2022

The Honest Elections Project (HEP), a voter integrity advocacy group, has filed an amicus brief in combined lawsuits challenging election reform legislation, SB 202, signed by Gov. Brian Kemp in March 2021.

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12 people die from diabetes mellitus in Georgia during week ending June 25

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 8, 2022

There were 12 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Georgia in the week ending June 25, making up 1.8% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.

Power Chord: UWG Music Alumni Perform at NYC’s Carnegie Hall

By Press release submission | Jul 8, 2022

The University of West Georgia’s Dr. Kevin Hibbard has performed at the legendary Carnegie Hall on multiple occasions, but June 30 was the first time the professor emeritus of music has conducted on that historic stage – and he did so by leading a chorus that included 16 UWG alumni.

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40 people die in Georgia with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending July 2, 2022

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 7, 2022

There were 40 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending July 2, 2022, a 48.1% increase over the previous week.

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20 people die from kidney disease in Georgia during week ending June 25

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 7, 2022

There were 20 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Georgia in the week ending June 25, making up three% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.