Georgia health updates

Georgia Achieves 99.9% Real ID Compliance Ahead of Deadline

News Summary Georgia has reached an impressive 99.9% compliance rate for Real ID identification cards as the May 7, 2025…

2 days ago

Tax Filing Deadline Extended for Georgia Residents Affected by Hurricane Helene

News Summary Georgia residents impacted by Hurricane Helene have been granted an extension on their tax filing deadline until May…

2 weeks ago

Georgia Officials Address Rising Measles Outbreak Concerns

News Summary In response to a measles outbreak in Texas, Georgia officials are raising health alerts as the state reports…

3 weeks ago

Lucy McBath Pauses Gubernatorial Campaign for Family Health

News Summary U.S. Representative Lucy McBath has decided to suspend her campaign for the 2026 Georgia gubernatorial election to prioritize…

3 weeks ago

Atlanta Faces Public Health Challenges After Funding Cuts

News Summary Atlanta is struggling with significant public health challenges following the Trump administration's abrupt cancellation of pandemic health grants.…

4 weeks ago

Drone Delivery Service Set to Transform Rural Healthcare in Georgia

News Summary A groundbreaking drone delivery initiative led by a Ph.D. student aims to enhance healthcare accessibility in Georgia’s rural…

2 months ago

Governor Proposes $1.8 Billion Infrastructure and Healthcare Plan

News Summary Governor Brian Kemp of Georgia has announced a sweeping proposal that allocates $1.8 billion to improve infrastructure and…

2 months ago

Closure of Social Security Offices in Central Georgia Raises Concerns

News Summary The planned closure of five Social Security offices in Central Georgia, including Brunswick, Columbus, Gainesville, Thomasville, and Vidalia,…

2 months ago

Savannah Dental Community Concerned About New School Plans

News Summary The Savannah dental community expresses mixed feelings regarding plans for a new dental school at Georgia Southern University's…

2 months ago

Macon Welcomes Eye Health America’s Expansion in Georgia

News Summary Eye Health America (EHA) has partnered with the Eye Center of Central Georgia to enhance eye care services…

2 months ago