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News from June 2022

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Georgia unemployment rate reaches record low 3% as 'state continues to experience a very tight labor market'

By Emily Bevard | Jun 21, 2022

Georgia's unemployment rate reached a record low of 3% in May, just two years after reaching record-high levels.

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70 people die in Georgia from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending June 18, 2022

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 21, 2022

There were 70 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending June 18, 2022, a 16.7% decrease from the previous week.

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SEASON-IN-REVIEW: Softball

By Press release submission | Jun 21, 2022

Under new head coach Kara LeLeux, the Covenant softball team achieved a 20-wins season and the program's highest conference finish in 2022.

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AAHOA Advocacy in Action

By Press release submission | Jun 21, 2022

The AAHOA team works around the clock to advance the business interests of America’s hoteliers at all levels of government. Check out how AAHOA engaged with policy officials and hospitality leaders last week to protect your bottom line:

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61 people die in Georgia from Alzheimer's disease in week ending June 18, 2022

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 20, 2022

There were 61 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending June 18, 2022, a 7% increase over the previous week.

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41 people die in Georgia from diabetes mellitus in week ending June 18, 2022

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 20, 2022

There were 41 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending June 18, 2022, a 10.8% increase over the previous week.

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GA: 3 in 5 Americans disapprove of Biden's economic recovery efforts: 'extremely important factor in midterm elections'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 20, 2022

President Joe Biden’s approval rating remains trapped underwater on a number of critical issues, with a new Ipsos/ABC poll finding that just 37% of Americans now approve of his handling of the country’s economic recovery.

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Dalton Education Foundation Awards 54 Grants for Instruction

By Press release submission | Jun 20, 2022

The Dalton Education Foundation (DEF) awarded Grants for Instruction in all ten schools within the district this year. DEF Trustees recently announced a total of 54 grants will be funded, totaling $57,219.25.

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Downtown Development Authority Meetings on June 28

By Press release submission | Jun 20, 2022

Downtown Development Authority Meetings on June 28

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Criminals exploit southern border chaos to smuggle fentanyl into US: 'This is a crisis'

By David Hutton | Jun 19, 2022

President Joe Biden continues to push for an open border policy that critics claim could exasperate the nation's opioid problem.

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Week ending June 18: 33 deaths among Hispanic people in Georgia

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 19, 2022

There were 33 Hispanic people who died in Georgia in the week ending June 18, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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13 people die in Georgia from influenza and pneumonia in week ending June 18, 2022

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 19, 2022

There were 13 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending June 18, 2022, a 43.5% decrease from the previous week.

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29 people die in Georgia from kidney disease in week ending June 18, 2022

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 19, 2022

There were 29 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending June 18, 2022, a 27.5% decrease from the previous week.

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Two SCTC Students Awarded Automotive Scholarships - Southern Crescent Technical College

By Press release submission | Jun 19, 2022

The Georgia Automobile Dealers Association recently donated $100,000 to the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Foundation in support of students pursuing a career in the automotive industry. As a part of the gift, a scholarship program was established for students enrolled in automotive technology, auto collision, and other automotive-related programs at TCSG colleges like Southern Crescent Technical College (SCTC).

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UGA establishes School of Computing

By Press release submission | Jun 18, 2022

In response to rising student enrollment and the growing role of computing in a range of fields, the University of Georgia has elevated its longstanding department of computer science to a School of Computing.

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DeSantis: 'We need real energy policy solutions from the Biden Administration so Americans can stop paying $5 for a gallon of gas'

By David Beasley | Jun 17, 2022

The increase in gasoline prices may have slowed in the last week but Americans are still paying more than $1,000 a year more on gasoline alone.

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Concerns about crime in Georgia reach historic highs: 'Public opinion has tilted'

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 17, 2022

With crime on the rise in Georgia and across the nation, and "Defund the Police" movements still present, more Americans are reportedly more concerned about crime than at any other time during the 21st century.

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Ribbon Cutting Held to Reopen Jackson High School Welding Lab - Southern Crescent Technical College

By Press release submission | Jun 17, 2022

In partnership with the Butts County Chamber of Commerce, the Butts County Development Authority, the Butts County School System and local business and industry partners, Southern Crescent Technical College held a ribbon cutting on Monday, June 6, 2022 for the reopening of the welding lab located at Jackson High School. This ribbon cutting also kicked off a new welding class with ten students in attendance.

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22 people die in Georgia with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending June 11, 2022

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 16, 2022

There were 22 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending June 11, 2022, a 37.5% increase over the previous week.

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27 people die in Georgia with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending June 11, 2022

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 16, 2022

There were 27 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Georgia during the week ending June 11, 2022, a 8% increase over the previous week.