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There were 83 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Georgia in the week ending Nov. 5, making up 4.7% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.

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WSJ Editorial Board: Crime is an 'albatross for Democratic candidates this year,' as crime up in Georgia

By Peach Tree Times Report | Nov 10, 2022

The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) Editorial Board argues crime is an extremely important issue for voters in Georgia and nationwide during the midterm elections, with racial differences based on victim demographics, data shows an overall rise in violent crime in the last two years. The largest jump was an almost 30% increase in homicides in 2020.

33 people die from kidney disease in Georgia during week ending Oct. 29

There were 33 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Georgia in the week ending Oct. 29, making up 3.8% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.

30 people die in Georgia with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending Nov. 5, 2022

There were 30 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending Nov. 5, 2022, a 25% increase over the previous week.

14 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Georgia during week ending Oct. 29

There were 14 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Georgia in the week ending Oct. 29, making up 1.6% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.

Caroline's story: Nurses 'the highlight of our delivery'

Meet Addison Shelton! She was born at Northside Hospital Atlanta on March 17, 2022, to parents Caroline and Tanner Shelton of Woodstock

Gainesville emergency physician recognized for trauma excellence

Dr. Mohak Davé has been a leader in trauma care across the region and state for almost two decades – his impact undeniable

Jermaine’s story: Leukemia survivor matched with life-saving transplant

In late 2009, metro Atlanta resident Jermaine Reid was participating in a basketball game at his son’s school when he realized he was having difficulty catching his breath.

Nationally-renowned Robotic Heart surgeon joins NGPG Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery and Georgia Heart Institute

Whether it’s saving lives on a battlefield in Iraq, walking on to a Division 1 college football team, completing medical school in the Ivy League, training to be an instrument-rated pilot, perfecting robotic heart surgery techniques or helping train other surgeons in operating rooms across the nation – Sloane Guy, MD, has spent the past three decades striving to be the best and be of service.

30 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Georgia during week ending Nov. 5

There were 30 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Georgia in the week ending Nov. 5, making up 1.7% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.

Week ending October 22 could be deadliest for people age 85 and older in Georgia

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 373 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending October 22.

332 people die in Georgia from cancer in week ending Nov. 5, 2022

There were 332 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending Nov. 5, 2022, a 4.4% increase over the previous week.

44 people die from kidney disease in Georgia during week ending Nov. 5

There were 44 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Georgia in the week ending Nov. 5, making up 2.5% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.

378 people die in Georgia from heart disease in week ending Nov. 5, 2022

There were 378 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending Nov. 5, 2022, a 2.6% decrease from the previous week.

16 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Georgia during week ending Oct. 22

There were 16 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia in the week ending Oct. 22, making up 1.8% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.

80 people die in Georgia from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending Nov. 5, 2022

There were 80 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending Nov. 5, 2022, a 14% decrease from the previous week.

100 people die in Georgia from cerebrovascular disease in week ending Nov. 5, 2022

There were 100 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending Nov. 5, 2022, a 5.7% decrease from the previous week.

Georgia: 456 people in 75-84 age group are estimated to have died during week ending October 22

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 456 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending October 22.

Death expectancy exceeds death count in Georgia during week ending Oct. 22