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55 people die in Georgia from cerebrovascular disease in week ending May 7, 2022

By Peach Tree Times | May 10, 2022

There were 55 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending May 7, 2022, a 11.3% decrease from the previous week.

Georgia collected 7.5% more in sales and gross receipts taxes in 2021

By Peach Tree Times | May 10, 2022

Of the $27.9 billion in taxes collected by Georgia in 2021, $10.3 billion came from sales and gross receipts taxes, a 7.5 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

CDC predicts 333 people in 75-84 age group in Georgia died during week ending April 23

By Peach Tree Times | May 10, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 333 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending April 23.

Georgia collected $242.9 million in tobacco products sales tax in 2021

By Peach Tree Times | May 10, 2022

Of the $27.9 billion in taxes collected by Georgia in 2021, 0.9 percent, or $242.9 million, came from tobacco products sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Harbin: 'Life is a gift, and we should protect it at all costs'

By David Beasley | May 10, 2022

Republican Congressional candidate Blake Harbin held a conference at a Planned Parenthood in Marietta following the leaked SCOTUS opinion on Roe v Wade.

63 people die in Georgia from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending May 7, 2022

By Peach Tree Times | May 10, 2022

There were 63 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending May 7, 2022, a 16% decrease from the previous week.

Death expectancy exceeds death count in Georgia during week ending April 23

By Peach Tree Times | May 10, 2022

Georgia's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending April 23, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Georgia collected 5.8% more in taxes on alcoholic beverages licenses in 2021

By Peach Tree Times | May 10, 2022

Of the $27.9 billion in taxes collected by Georgia in 2021, $4.4 million came from taxes on alcoholic beverages licenses, a 5.8 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

School Board Recognitions May 10, 2022

By Press release submission | May 10, 2022

The Hiram High School JROTC Color Guard presented the colors to open the board meeting.

Brenau honors Women’s College, University graduates at spring commencement

By Press release submission | May 10, 2022

Brenau University celebrated spring 2022 graduates Friday and Saturday at commencement ceremonies held on the historic Gainesville campus. Brenau awarded some 370 degrees during the spring semester for a total of about 775 for the 2021-22 academic year.

26 people die in Georgia from diabetes mellitus in week ending May 7, 2022

By Peach Tree Times | May 9, 2022

There were 26 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending May 7, 2022, a 16.1% decrease from the previous week.

85.9% of Georgia nursing home residents are COVID-19 vaxxed by March 20

By Peach Tree Times | May 9, 2022

Georgia is the 75th most vaccinated state in the US.

[89.7% of Georgia nursing home staff are COVID-19 vaxxed by March 20

By Peach Tree Times | May 9, 2022

Georgia is the 75th most vaccinated state in the US.

Week of April 23: 245 people in 65-74 age group are estimated to have died in Georgia

By Peach Tree Times | May 9, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 245 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending April 23.

Residents and visitors to Georgia paid $27.9 billion in taxes in 2021

By Peach Tree Times | May 9, 2022

Georgia collected $27.9 billion in taxes in 2021, a 17.2 percent increase from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Former-Georgia basketball star Charles Mann joins front office: 'Still seems like a dream to me':

By Emily Bevard | May 9, 2022

Former Georgia basketball star Charles Mann is returning to the school to serve as the Bulldogs' director of recruiting.

45 people die in Georgia from Alzheimer's disease in week ending May 7, 2022

By Peach Tree Times | May 9, 2022

There were 45 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending May 7, 2022, a 19.6% decrease from the previous week.

Georgia collected 25.9% more in income taxes in 2021

By Peach Tree Times | May 9, 2022

Of the $27.9 billion in taxes collected by Georgia in 2021, $16 billion came from income taxes, a 25.9 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).