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News from May 2022

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How many 45-64-year-olds died in Georgia during week ending April 30?

By Peach Tree Times | May 15, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 212 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending April 30.

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Georgia collected $35.9 million in taxes on hunting and fishing licenses in 2021

By Peach Tree Times | May 15, 2022

Of the $27.9 billion in taxes collected by Georgia in 2021, 0.1 percent, or $35.9 million, came from taxes on hunting and fishing licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Georgia: 20 Hispanic lives lost in week ending April 30

By Peach Tree Times | May 15, 2022

There were 20 Hispanic people who died in Georgia in the week ending April 30, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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15 people die in Georgia from kidney disease in week ending May 14, 2022

By Peach Tree Times | May 15, 2022

There were 15 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending May 14, 2022, a 48.3% decrease from the previous week.

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Georgia collected 77.9% more in corporate net income taxes in 2021

By Peach Tree Times | May 15, 2022

Of the $27.9 billion in taxes collected by Georgia in 2021, $1.8 billion came from corporations net income taxes, a 77.9 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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14 people die in Georgia from influenza and pneumonia in week ending May 14, 2022

By Peach Tree Times | May 15, 2022

There were 14 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending May 14, 2022, a 26.3% decrease from the previous week.

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Georgia gas prices suffer as Biden administration continues to stifle domestic energy production

By Andy Nghiem | May 15, 2022

The Interior Department has cancelled planned oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska, a move officials say is contributing to the country's high energy prices.

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146 people die from cancer in Georgia during week ending April 30

By Peach Tree Times | May 15, 2022

There were 146 deaths from cancer reported in Georgia in the week ending April 30, making up 21.6% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.

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Georgia deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending April 30

By Peach Tree Times | May 15, 2022

Georgia's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending April 30, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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37 people in 25-44 age group in Georgia are estimated to have died during week ending April 30

By Peach Tree Times | May 14, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 37 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending April 30.

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Georgia collected $519.1 million in selective sales and gross receipts taxes in 2021

By Peach Tree Times | May 14, 2022

Of the $27.9 billion in taxes collected by Georgia in 2021, 1.9 percent, or $519.1 million, came from miscellaneous selective sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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40 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Georgia during week ending April 30

By Peach Tree Times | May 14, 2022

There were 40 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Georgia in the week ending April 30, making up 5.9% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.

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Dickens pledges pay upgrades for Atlanta firefighters amid 'dangerously low' staffing

By Emily Bevard | May 14, 2022

Pay upgrades may be on the rise for Atlanta firefighters as Mayor Andre Dickens promised a boost in wages at a recent firefighter breakfast.

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41 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Georgia during week ending April 30

By Peach Tree Times | May 14, 2022

There were 41 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Georgia in the week ending April 30, making up 6.1% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.

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Georgia collected 1.1% more in selective sales and gross receipts taxes in 2021

By Peach Tree Times | May 14, 2022

Of the $27.9 billion in taxes collected by Georgia in 2021, $519.1 million came from miscellaneous selective sales and gross receipts taxes, a 1.1 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Georgia's Gas Misery Index at $685: Americans will have 'spent over half a billion dollars more on gasoline compared to a year ago'

By Emily Bevard | May 13, 2022

As gasoline prices reach new heights each day, today’s national average price per gallon has been reported at $4.43, up another 15 cents from last week.

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CHI Memorial Nationally Recognized Again with an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

By Press release submission | May 13, 2022

CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga and Hospital Hixson both received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2022. This national distinction recognizes CHI Memorial’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and error in the hospital.

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May 10: Congressional Record publishes “Senate” in the Senate section

By Peach Tree Times | May 13, 2022

The Congressional Record published “Senate” in the Senate section on May 10.

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18 people die from diabetes mellitus in Georgia during week ending April 30

By Peach Tree Times | May 13, 2022

There were 18 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Georgia in the week ending April 30, making up 2.7% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.

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Georgia collected 1.9% less in selective sales and gross receipts taxes in 2021

By Peach Tree Times | May 13, 2022

Of the $27.9 billion in taxes collected by Georgia in 2021, $3.3 billion came from selective sales and gross receipts taxes, a 1.9 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).