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News from May 2022

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11 people die from kidney disease in Georgia during week ending May 14

By Peach Tree Times | May 26, 2022

There were 11 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Georgia in the week ending May 14, making up 1.7% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.

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10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Georgia during week ending May 14

By Peach Tree Times | May 26, 2022

There were 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Georgia in the week ending May 14, making up 1.5% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.

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Georgia collected 8.1% more in taxes on miscellaneous occupation and business licenses in 2021

By Peach Tree Times | May 26, 2022

Of the $27.9 billion in taxes collected by Georgia in 2021, $85.7 million came from taxes on miscellaneous occupation and business licenses, an 8.1 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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11 people die in Georgia with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending May 21, 2022

By Peach Tree Times | May 26, 2022

There were 11 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Georgia during the week ending May 21, 2022, a 26.7% decrease from the previous week.

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May 24 sees Congressional Record publish “APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE” in the Senate section

By Peach Tree Times | May 26, 2022

The Congressional Record published “APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE” in the Senate section on May 24.

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“Senate” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on May 24

By Peach Tree Times | May 26, 2022

“Senate“ was published in the Senate section on page S2637 on May 24

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132,398 businesses in Georgia have fewer than five employees in 2019

By Peach Tree Times | May 26, 2022

There were 132,398 businesses in Georgia with fewer than five employees in 2019, according to the County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

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Less than 10 people die in Georgia with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending May 21, 2022

By Peach Tree Times | May 26, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending May 21, 2022, a decrease from the previous week.

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Physical therapy students reopen pro bono clinic

By Press release submission | May 26, 2022

Brenau University’s pro bono physical therapy clinic reopened this spring after it temporarily closed due to the pandemic. The clinic is operated by graduate students who practice their skills while simultaneously keeping operations running smoothly.

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AAA Spokesperson: 'Seasonal gas demand is rising as more drivers hit the road'

By Solange DeLisle | May 25, 2022

It's been about two months since President Joe Biden launched an emergency oil release, but according to AAA, the nation's average for a gallon of gas hasn't dropped in the last month.

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Georgia collected 21.5% more in individual income taxes in 2021

By Peach Tree Times | May 25, 2022

Of the $27.9 billion in taxes collected by Georgia in 2021, $14.2 billion came from individual income taxes, a 21.5 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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CDC estimates 287 people age 85 and older in Georgia died during week ending May 7

By Peach Tree Times | May 25, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 287 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending May 7.

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UGA star outfielder Anderson named to All-District Academic first team

By John Kelly | May 25, 2022

University of Georgia Sports Information and the Athletic Department of the University of Georgia recently reported that star Bulldog outfielder Ben Anderson was named to the All-District Academic first team.

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Georgia collected $1.8 billion in corporate net income taxes in 2021

By Peach Tree Times | May 25, 2022

Of the $27.9 billion in taxes collected by Georgia in 2021, 6.3 percent, or $1.8 billion, came from corporations net income taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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149 people die in Georgia from heart disease in week ending May 21, 2022

By Peach Tree Times | May 25, 2022

There were 149 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending May 21, 2022, a 30.4% decrease from the previous week.

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Cuccinelli: 'Zero is the best policy' on private money in elections

By W.J. Kennedy | May 25, 2022

Stymied by the Georgia General Assembly, a voter integrity group is working with the State Election Board to keep all private money out of the administration of elections.

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133 people die in Georgia from cancer in week ending May 21, 2022

By Peach Tree Times | May 25, 2022

There were 133 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending May 21, 2022, a 32.8% decrease from the previous week.

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11 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Georgia during week ending May 7

By Peach Tree Times | May 25, 2022

There were 11 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia in the week ending May 7, making up 1.6% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.

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Piedmont Rockdale Unveils Mural Dedicated to Community Advocate, Board Member

By Press release submission | May 25, 2022

Piedmont Rockdale, in collaboration with the Rockdale Coalition for Children and Families and the Hospital Authority of Rockdale County, unveiled a mural on May 19 in memory of the late Allan Jones. Jones was known for his longstanding position with the Rockdale Coalition as a chairman, Hospital Authority of Rockdale County Board member and a community advocate.

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‘Gold Standard’: UWG to Offer National Board-Certified Master’s Degree to Meet Growing Demand in Health and Wellness

By Press release submission | May 25, 2022

As part of its commitment to provide competitive, career-focused academic programs, the University of West Georgia plans to introduce a new master’s degree in integrative health and wellness in 2023.