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News from June 2022

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Georgia 1 of 14 GOP-led states pushing to restore large domestic oil and gas lease

By Emily Bevard | Jun 16, 2022

In response to the Biden administration's canceling of the potential to drill for oil in over 1 million acres of Alaska's Cook Inlet and two lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen led 13 other GOP-led states—Georgia's Attorney General Chris Carr being one of them—in filing a brief against the president.

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The 4th of July Celebration in the City of Tallapoosa

By Press release submission | Jun 16, 2022

The 4th of July Celebration in the City of Tallapoosa

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329 people die in Georgia from heart disease in week ending June 11, 2022

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 15, 2022

There were 329 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending June 11, 2022, a 5.1% increase over the previous week.

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308 people die in Georgia from cancer in week ending June 11, 2022

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 15, 2022

There were 308 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending June 11, 2022, no changes from the previous week.

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Aviation Maintenance Program Begins July 11

By Press release submission | Jun 15, 2022

Aviation Maintenance Program Begins July 11

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40 Years, Eight Degrees, One Family: Walker Family’s Connection to UWG Spans Generations

By Press release submission | Jun 15, 2022

It's because of families like the Walkers that the heritage of the University of West Georgia passes from generation to generation.

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84 people die in Georgia from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending June 11, 2022

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 14, 2022

There were 84 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending June 11, 2022, a 13.5% increase over the previous week.

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65 people die in Georgia from cerebrovascular disease in week ending June 11, 2022

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 14, 2022

There were 65 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending June 11, 2022, a 27% decrease from the previous week.

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UGA, rural communities work on safe walking routes

By Press release submission | Jun 14, 2022

In many rural Georgia communities, there are few safe routes, away from high-traffic areas, that allow opportunities for physical activity. Without this infrastructure, walking in the community can be unsafe and difficult.

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Primary Care Physicians Can Help Identify Signs of Alzheimer’s disease

By Press release submission | Jun 14, 2022

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month and Loida Bonney, M.D., a physician with Piedmont Healthcare in Peachtree City, wants her patients to be aware of the signs of cognitive decline, dementia, or a potential diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.

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Georgia ranked 12th in-home vacancy rate in 2021

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 13, 2022

Georgia's home vacancy rate was 12th in the U.S., with a home vacancy rate of one percent in 2021, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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36 people die in Georgia from diabetes mellitus in week ending June 11, 2022

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 13, 2022

There were 36 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending June 11, 2022, a 9.1% increase over the previous week.

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56 people die in Georgia from Alzheimer's disease in week ending June 11, 2022

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 13, 2022

There were 56 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending June 11, 2022, a 23.3% decrease from the previous week.

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SGTC Graduate Returns To Speak To Cosmetology Students

By Press release submission | Jun 13, 2022

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) graduate Janice Goodin visited with SGTC Cosmetology Instructor Dorothea Lusane McKenzie and her students recently to talk with students about the importance of skin care.

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Second Chances: UWG Participates in Pell for Prisoners Initiative

By Press release submission | Jun 13, 2022

The University of West Georgia works to build connectivity and meaningful relationships in all areas of the communities it serves. Through a partnership with the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), UWG will now help people who are incarcerated receive Pell Grants, allowing them to continue their education and look toward a fresh start.

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23 people die in Georgia from influenza and pneumonia in week ending June 11, 2022

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 12, 2022

There were 23 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending June 11, 2022, a 21.1% increase over the previous week.

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38 people die in Georgia from kidney disease in week ending June 11, 2022

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 12, 2022

There were 38 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending June 11, 2022, a 9.5% decrease from the previous week.

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CDC reports 36 deaths among Georgia Hispanics in week ending June 11

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 12, 2022

There were 36 Hispanic people who died in Georgia in the week ending June 11, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Flowery Branch Farmers Market on June 16

By Press release submission | Jun 12, 2022

Flowery Branch Farmers Market is a partnership of small local farmers, artisans, crafters and bakers who serve the community by providing naturally good items to help your family eat and live fresh. Come join us for a stroll through the market booths, enjoy live music and maybe learn a thing or two from our local experts. We've worked hard to plan a fun, entertaining and educational market for our Flowery Branch friends and neighbors. We bring the best of fresh and local produce in Flowery Branch and handmade goods to our community.

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Georgia collected $139 million in other taxes in 2021

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 11, 2022

Of the $27.9 billion in taxes collected by Georgia in 2021, 0.5 percent, or $139 million, came from other taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).