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News from November 2022

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CDC estimates 390 people age 85 and older in Georgia died during week ending November 12

By Peach Tree Times | Nov 30, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 390 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending November 12.

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Fentanyl overdoses up 800% among Georgia teens in 2021 compared to pre-pandemic

By Peach Tree Times Report | Nov 30, 2022

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) continues to apprehend fentanyl and other lethal drugs coming across the southern border as seen over Thanksgiving weekend in El Paso. As FY 2022 comes to a close, data shows a record number of illegal immigrant encounters, record death toll for migrants and over 414 million lethal doses of fentanyl attempted to be smuggled into the U.S. in September. Axios reports Georgia teens are dying from fentanyl overdoses at a higher rate now than before the pandemic.

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'Within a week, there’ll be nothing left for the kids': Georgia promises delayed SNAP payments would be delivered by Thanksgiving

By Peach Tree Times Report | Nov 29, 2022

Georgia officials are pledging to soon provide full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to a number of people who have been denied needed food assistance over several weeks due to bureaucratic problems within the system, according to a recent by FOX 5 Atlanta.

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'Hug your kids': Mother driving for Lyft fatally shot by suspect ahead of Georgia gas station shootout

By Peach Tree Times Report | Nov 29, 2022

As Georgia police continue to investigate a shooting at a Redan-area gas station that left one suspect dead and an officer injured last week, authorities say the suspect fatally wounded a mother driving for Lyft just before the police encounter.

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CDC predicts 456 people in 75-84 age group in Georgia died during week ending November 12

By Peach Tree Times | Nov 29, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 456 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending November 12.

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End of life: Georgia deaths during week ending Nov. 12 did not exceed death expectancy

By Peach Tree Times | Nov 29, 2022

Georgia's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Nov. 12, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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YSL rappers Young Thug, Gunna to face trial in Fulton County RICO case early next year

By Peach Tree Times Report | Nov 29, 2022

Rappers Young Thug and Gunna will face trial in a large RICO case early next year, a recent report from FOX 5 Atlanta said.

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Week of November 12: 378 people in 65-74 age group are estimated to have died in Georgia

By Peach Tree Times | Nov 28, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 378 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending November 12.

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Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Georgia during week Nov. 12

By Peach Tree Times | Nov 27, 2022

Georgia's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Nov. 12, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Brenau community thankful ahead of winter holidays

By Press release submission | Nov 27, 2022

A number of students participated in the Thank a Donor video, expressing their gratitude to those who made contributions to Brenau this year.

Georgia Southern University Libraries staff selected for national emerging leaders program

By Press release submission | Nov 27, 2022

Georgia Southern University Libraries staff members Lee Bareford and Kelli-Anne Gecawich have been selected to participate in the American Library Association’s (ALA) 2023 Emerging Leaders Program.

Hall County’s 30-year legacy of excellence in financial reporting continues

By Press release submission | Nov 27, 2022

In continuing achievement spanning three decades, Hall County Financial Services has received the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2021.

From a ‘whim’ to a scholarship; Eagle student’s path to Harvard

By Press release submission | Nov 27, 2022

Amunuet Berry (pictured) poses for a photo at the German American Conference presented by students at Harvard Kennedy School.

Hall County offices to close Nov. 24-25, while compactor sites offer limited hours

By Press release submission | Nov 27, 2022

This is a reminder that Hall County’s administrative offices, community centers, libraries, courts, and recycling center will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday

Christmas on Green Street, Open House and Christmas Parade on December 4

By Press release submission | Nov 27, 2022

Christmas on Green Street, Open House and Christmas Parade on December 4

Hall County extends public invitation to Tadmore Park ribbon cutting

By Press release submission | Nov 27, 2022

After an 11-year closure, Tadmore Park will open its gates to the public once more.

Special Called Monthly City Council Meeting

By Press release submission | Nov 27, 2022

Special Called Monthly City Council Meeting / City Hall/ 6:30 PM

Leaf Collection

By Press release submission | Nov 27, 2022

An annual service to the community, the Gainesville Public Works Department collects leaves curbside from October-January for residents within City limits.

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Week ending November 12 could be deadliest for people in 45-64 age group in Georgia

By Peach Tree Times | Nov 27, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 267 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending November 12.

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Real Housewives star Kandi Burruss Atlanta restaurant being sued over 2020 Valentine's Day shooting: 'It has been our goal to invest in our community by bringing jobs, quality dining, and a positive experience to the greater Atlanta area'

By ATL Standard Report | Nov 26, 2022

Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss is being sued over a Valentine's Day shooting that took place at one of her restaurants in 2020, leaving three injured, according to a recent report by FOX 5 Atlanta.