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As immigration enforcement ramps up, Georgia fails to invest in public safety
Massive ICE immigration enforcement operation at the Georgia Hyundai plant contrasts with the underinvestment in public prisons and community crime prevention programs.
Suicide is a top U.S. cause of death. Here’s what Georgia’s doing about it.
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Georgia mental health leaders are collaborating with community partners to provide citizens the support they need.
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In Georgia, work is stressful ... if you can find it
If we need proof that Georgia workers are suffering, we don’t need data points; we only need to look around our neighborhoods.
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Renaming Cabinet department from ‘Defense’ to ‘War’ rejects peace, true power
Donald Trump wants to turn back the clock by changing the Department of Defense to the Department of War. That executive order flies in the face of recent American history.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. needs to take responsibility for public health chaos
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he wants to clean house at the CDC and other agencies, but he is merely sowing chaos and confusion.
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Aflac CEO advice to youth: Get checked for cancer for your health and finances
Early detection of cancer prevented 4.5 million deaths in the U.S. for 30 years, but too many Americans are holding off on critical screenings.
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Georgia is not New York City. History shows Georgians fight harder.
The New York City mayoral primary election shows Georgia what can happen when a leader speaks to the concerns and pain facing the average citizen.
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Future Medicaid cuts do not equate to Georgians becoming healthier
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will eventually mandate work requirements for Medicaid recipients. Georgia has mandates, but the state falls far short of its enrollment goals.
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Dogwood Festival challenges are a sign that change is needed
The Atlanta Dogwood Festival has survived a drought, and hopefully, it will also survive a pandemic. Recent money troubles could be a sign it needs to evolve again.
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Courage to change: How UPS transformed to lead the future of global commerce
UPS, headquartered in Atlanta, has a history that has surpassed 100 years of growth and dealing with tough economic times and change.