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News from May 2022

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UWG, Dalton State College Sign Partnership Agreement: Partnership Will Streamline Pathway for Business Students Between Two Institutions

By Press release submission | May 18, 2022

Leaders from the University of West Georgia and Dalton State College recently signed an agreement to provide a streamlined pathway for business students between the two institutions.

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Door To Door Canvassers Working In Town

By Press release submission | May 18, 2022

The purpose of this letter is to ensure the safety of our staff and to provide you with background information on Working America and our canvass operation so that you are aware of our activities and have the information you need to respond to any inquiries about our work.

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Georgia collected 8.3% more in taxes on motor vehicle licenses in 2021

By Peach Tree Times | May 17, 2022

Of the $27.9 billion in taxes collected by Georgia in 2021, $406.9 million came from taxes on motor vehicle licenses, an 8.3 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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69 people die in Georgia from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending May 14, 2022

By Peach Tree Times | May 17, 2022

There were 69 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending May 14, 2022, a 9.2% decrease from the previous week.

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Georgia collected $6.9 billion in general sales and gross receipts taxes in 2021

By Peach Tree Times | May 17, 2022

Of the $27.9 billion in taxes collected by Georgia in 2021, 24.9 percent, or $6.9 billion, came from general 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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Georgia deaths did not exceed death expectancy during week ending April 30

By Peach Tree Times | May 17, 2022

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

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48 people die in Georgia from cerebrovascular disease in week ending May 14, 2022

By Peach Tree Times | May 17, 2022

There were 48 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending May 14, 2022, a 29.4% decrease from the previous week.

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12 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Georgia during week ending April 30

By Peach Tree Times | May 17, 2022

There were 12 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Georgia in the week ending April 30, making up 1.8% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.

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Week ending April 30 could be deadliest for people in 75-84 age group in Georgia

By Peach Tree Times | May 17, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 346 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending April 30.

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Home vacancies in Georgia did not change from 2020 to 2021

By Peach Tree Times | May 17, 2022

Georgia's home vacancy rate was one percent in 2021, the same as in the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau report released in March.

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Diabetes Prevention Program - Carrollton - Session 1

By Press release submission | May 17, 2022

Ten Carrollton High School seniors who have decided to study education in college signed certificates of intent at the Georgia Future Educators Signing Day May 17.

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Senior Adulting Day prepares CHS students for next steps

By Press release submission | May 17, 2022

Before the month of May is over, graduating seniors officially will enter the world of adulthood – even if they aren’t quite ready – but this year Carrollton High School decided to do something about that by launching what is sure to become a special addition to graduation preparation.

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158 people die from diseases of the heart in Georgia during week ending April 30

By Peach Tree Times | May 16, 2022

There were 158 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Georgia in the week ending April 30, making up 23.3% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.

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Georgia collected $32.4 million in taxes on miscellaneous licenses in 2021

By Peach Tree Times | May 16, 2022

Of the $27.9 billion in taxes collected by Georgia in 2021, 0.1 percent, or $32.4 million, came from miscellaneous license taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Georgia: 256 people in 65-74 age group are estimated to have died during week ending April 30

By Peach Tree Times | May 16, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 256 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending April 30.

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Georgia collected 3% less in insurance premiums sales tax in 2021

By Peach Tree Times | May 16, 2022

Of the $27.9 billion in taxes collected by Georgia in 2021, $538.1 million came from insurance premiums sales tax, a 3 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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50 people die in Georgia from Alzheimer's disease in week ending May 14, 2022

By Peach Tree Times | May 16, 2022

There were 50 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending May 14, 2022, a 20.6% decrease from the previous week.

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16 people die in Georgia from diabetes mellitus in week ending May 14, 2022

By Peach Tree Times | May 16, 2022

There were 16 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending May 14, 2022, a 50% decrease from the previous week.

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UWG Hosts Inaugural Economic Outlook Event Focused on Newnan, Coweta

By Press release submission | May 16, 2022

The University of West Georgia hosted the inaugural Economic Outlook: Newnan Monday, with business, government and community leaders from Coweta County gathering to discuss the local economy and what to expect in the coming year.

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Diabetes Prevention Program - Carrollton - Session 1

By Press release submission | May 16, 2022

Diabetes Prevention Program - Carrollton - Session 1