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Would Hunters Take a Lyme Disease Vaccine? We Asked
This post was originally published on this site. Hunters are at high risk of contracting Lyme disease, and a new vaccine candidate is being developed by Pfizer and Valneva to protect against it, although…
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Georgia Power just lowered its fuel rate. So why are power bills still high?
This post was originally published on this site. Georgians are likely to see higher electric bills this summer due to increased energy use and higher utility rates, but there are steps people can take…
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Red drum regulation proposal sparks debate
This post was originally published on this site. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has proposed tightening red drum bag and slot limits to combat overfishing, which has sparked debate among anglers and conservationists.…
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Liberty County commissioners pass $71 million budget
This post was originally published on this site. An otherwise routine annual budget approval turned into a debate over whether Liberty County spends enough on youth programs. The Liberty County Board of Commissioners voted…
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Ossoff, Bottoms declare ‘United for Georgia’ at first joint campaign rally
This post was originally published on this site. At a joint rally in Savannah, U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff and gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms declared their “United for Georgia” campaign, emphasizing the need for…
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THC hemp products remain legal for all in SC after efforts to limit sales fails
This post was originally published on this site. South Carolinians can continue to purchase hemp products infused with THC at various retailers, as legislators failed to pass a bill that would have limited sales…
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Atlanta ready to handle diseases during crowded World Cup season
This post was originally published on this site. Atlanta is well-prepared to handle an Ebola outbreak, having successfully treated two health care workers in 2014, and fans attending the World Cup match between Congo…
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Kemp signs elections bill, locking in QR code voting machines for November
This post was originally published on this site. Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation into law Thursday that delays the July 1 ban on the use of QR codes in Georgia’s voting machines until Jan.…
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Nearly 50% of Georgia families struggle to cover essentials, study reports
This post was originally published on this site. A United Way study found that a family of four in Georgia needed more than $77,000 in 2024 to cover the essentials, while about 44% of…
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More than half of Georgia teachers now use artificial intelligence to prepare for class
This post was originally published on this site. More than half of Georgia teachers are using AI to prepare for class, with 95% using it for instructional planning and preparation at least a few…