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News from May 2022

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MacGuineas: 'A gas tax holiday would exacerbate inflationary pressures'

By John Kelly | May 4, 2022

As inflation has remained at a 40-year high for the past several months, high gas prices are a major concern for many Americans. To ease the concerns about gas prices, many Democratic governors have tried to suspend their state's federal gas taxes. Experts do not agree with this course and claim that it is a short-term solution that could create bigger problems in the long run.

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STR: U.S. Hotel Occupancy Improved from Previous Week

By Press release submission | May 4, 2022

U.S. hotel occupancy improved from the previous week, while average daily rate decreased slightly, according to STR‘s latest data through April 30 (percentage change from comparable week in 2019*):

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Piedmont Recognizes Respiratory Therapist Who Helped Family Say Goodbye to Newborn on Their Terms with Systemwide Award

By Press release submission | May 4, 2022

Amanda Durrence, a neonatal respiratory therapist at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, is the winner of the annual President’s Award given by Piedmont leaders

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56 people die in Georgia from cerebrovascular disease in week ending April 30, 2022

By Peach Tree Times | May 3, 2022

There were 56 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending April 30, 2022, a 25.3% decrease from the previous week.

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Death expectancy exceeds death count in Georgia during week ending April 16

By Peach Tree Times | May 3, 2022

Georgia's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending April 16, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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CDC estimates 321 people in 75-84 age group in Georgia died during week ending April 16

By Peach Tree Times | May 3, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 321 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending April 16.

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62 people die in Georgia from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending April 30, 2022

By Peach Tree Times | May 3, 2022

There were 62 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending April 30, 2022, a 11.4% decrease from the previous week.

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Metro Atlanta health clinic to offer free $50 gift cards to vaccine recipients

By Emily Bevard | May 3, 2022

Efforts to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates are continuing across the state as a metro Atlanta health clinic is offering free $50 gift cards to residents who turn out to receive their shot.

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Council defers potential City agreement related to White Columns signs

By Press release submission | May 3, 2022

After extensive discussion, Milton’s City Council voted Monday to defer a potential City agreement with White Columns’ HOA related to new radar feedback signs.

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UPDATE: Weather siren test scheduled for May 4 postponed

By Press release submission | May 3, 2022

UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, the siren test scheduled for May 4 has been postponed. A new date will be announced once it is finalized.

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CDC predicts 298 people in 65-74 age group in Georgia died during week ending April 16

By Peach Tree Times | May 2, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 298 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending April 16.

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Fuel Analysis: Average Georgia driver will spend $64.21 more on gas this May

By Peach Tree Times | May 2, 2022

The average price of regular gas in Georgia in May is $3.72 per gallon.

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GOP candidate Harbin plans to use business experience to 'get our economy and country back on the right path'

By Emily Bevard | May 2, 2022

Blake Harbin, U.S. congressional candidate for Georgia's 6th District, has recently spoken out about America's inflation problem, alleging that President Joe Biden is the root cause.

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23 people die in Georgia from diabetes mellitus in week ending April 30, 2022

By Peach Tree Times | May 2, 2022

There were 23 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending April 30, 2022, a 32.4% decrease from the previous week.

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50 people die in Georgia from Alzheimer's disease in week ending April 30, 2022

By Peach Tree Times | May 2, 2022

There were 50 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending April 30, 2022, no changes from the previous week.

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AAHOA Lifetime Member Prakash Saraf Receives State and Local Recognition for Homeless Service

By Press release submission | May 2, 2022

AAHOA Lifetime Member Prakash Saraf was recently recognized by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger, Maryland’s Legislative Assembly, and Baltimore County for his longtime service and advocacy work in helping people experiencing homelessness.

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Like a Boss: UWG Alumna Christa Pitts Creates Entrepreneurial Endowment

By Press release submission | May 2, 2022

Co-CEO of The Lumistella Company and University of West Georgia alumna Christa Aebersold Pitts ’97 knows there is no such thing as an overnight success.

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Georgia woman dies on Feb. 3 after receiving COVID-19 vaccine

By Peach Tree Times | May 1, 2022

A Georgia woman, 79, passed away on Feb. 3 after receiving the Pfizer-biontech COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Georgia ranked ninth in total OASDI disabled workers in 2020

By Peach Tree Times | May 1, 2022

There were 270,507 total OASDI disabled workers Georgia in 2020, ranking it ninth in the United States.

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323 deaths recorded in Georgia after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine

By Peach Tree Times | May 1, 2022

Deaths after taking the COVID-19 vaccine total 8,214 across the US, with 323 deaths being in Georgia, according to the National Vaccine Information Center.