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News from June 2022

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Northside Gwinnett celebrates construction start of new patient tower

By Press release submission | Jun 11, 2022

Expanding on its commitment to strengthen health care resources in the Gwinnett region, Northside Hospital held a ceremonial crane christening and groundbreaking event June 7 to mark construction of a new patient tower on its Northside Gwinnett campus in Lawrenceville.

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'The pain of higher prices continues for U.S. consumers': Gas Misery Index in Georgia reached $1,084 this week

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 10, 2022

As the national gas average hovers just a cent below $5 a gallon, this week's Gasoline Misery Index has surpassed $1,000 and currently sits at $1,005.

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Georgia collected $16 billion in income taxes in 2021

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 10, 2022

Of the $27.9 billion in taxes collected by Georgia in 2021, 57.3 percent, or $16 billion, came from income taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Anonymous Donor Honors Frontline Staff with Artwork

By Press release submission | Jun 10, 2022

Visitors to Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) in Gainesville can now view original artwork honoring frontline staff for their bravery during the height of COVID-19. The artwork, which was commissioned by an anonymous donor through the North Georgia Community Foundation, was painted by French artist Alexis Le Borgne and entitled “Plus Que Les Mots” (English for “More than Words”). It reflects the trauma, loss, compassion and hope of frontline workers during the pandemic.

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Georgia collected $750.1 million in license taxes in 2021

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 9, 2022

Of the $27.9 billion in taxes collected by Georgia in 2021, 2.7 percent, or $750.1 million, came from license taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Georgia has 90.5% vaccinated nursing home staff as of April 17

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 9, 2022

Georgia is the 37th most vaccinated state in the US.

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Georgia coach Abrahamson-Henderson on new player: 'I am excited she is a Georgia Bulldog'

By Emily Bevard | Jun 9, 2022

Alisha Lewis has joined the Georgia basketball program from UCF with two years of eligibility remaining, according to a recent announcement by head coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson.

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“Senate” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on June 7

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 9, 2022

“Senate” was published on page S2795 of the Congressional Record on June 7.

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24 people die in Georgia with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending June 4, 2022

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 9, 2022

There were 24 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Georgia during the week ending June 4, 2022, a 9.1% increase over the previous week.

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15 people die in Georgia with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending June 4, 2022

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 9, 2022

There were 15 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending June 4, 2022, a 6.3% decrease from the previous week.

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“APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on June 7

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 9, 2022

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE” on June 7.

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Georgia has 85.8% vaccinated nursing home residents as of April 17

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 9, 2022

Georgia is the 37th most vaccinated state in the US.

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City Council Meetings on June 20

By Press release submission | Jun 9, 2022

City Council Meetings on June 20

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Week of July 2: 313 people age 85 and older are estimated to have died in Georgia

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 8, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 313 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending July 2.

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Rubin as Georgia crime rate increases: 'Voters see the current (crime) rate as unacceptable'

By John Kelly | Jun 8, 2022

Georgia's crime rate is on the rise and according to a new Gallup poll, for the first time since 2016, a majority of Americans assert that they are greatly worried about crime.

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303 people die in Georgia from heart disease in week ending June 4, 2022

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 8, 2022

There were 303 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending June 4, 2022, a 7.1% increase over the previous week.

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Risk of energy blackouts in Georgia, Warnock supports end to fossil fuels

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 8, 2022

Industry experts are warning that Georgia and many parts of the U.S. could face increased electricity blackouts due to sweltering temperatures this summer. Many blame Biden's policies and a research fellow for energy and environmental issues at The Heritage Foundation says Biden's version of “energy independence” during an energy crisis is headed in the wrong direction.

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Up to a quarter of Georgians facing delayed retirement as inflation rises: 'Americans need to alter their saving habits'

By Caleb Lombardo | Jun 8, 2022

Rising inflation and cost of living expenses have had severe impacts on the savings capabilities of Georgia residents, a new index finds. In its quarterly BMO Real Financial Progress Index, which is an index that is designed to measure Americans' sentiment surrounding financial confidence, it was found that up to a quarter of Georgians may need to delay retirement to compensate for missed savings opportunities as a result of inflation. Paul Dilda, Head of Consumer Strategy for BMO Harris Bank, said, "Inflation and rising consumer costs are severely affecting Americans' financial situations, and according to recent index results from BMO Harris Bank, in addition to altering their spending habits, Americans need to alter their saving habits too.

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'We followed the law, we followed the constitution': Raffensperger to appear before grandeur investigating election fraud

By Emily Bevard | Jun 8, 2022

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is set to appear before a special grand jury investigating whether anyone, including former President Donald Trump, should be charged for attempts to influence the results of the 2020 election.

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304 people die in Georgia from cancer in week ending June 4, 2022

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 8, 2022

There were 304 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending June 4, 2022, a 10.1% decrease from the previous week.