Rising Electric Bills Lead To State Scrutiny — But Little Relief For Residents

“There’s no question that affordability is increasingly an issue," Commission Chair Philip Bartlett told Stateline.

CDC Vaccine Panel To Review Hepatitis B, Other Childhood Vaccines, At December Meeting

The committee, known as the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice plans to vote on new recommendations for a wide variety of vaccines.

Massive Cheese Recall: Products From Walmart, Target, Aldi Pulled In GA

Among the dozens of brands affected by the recall in Georgia are Target's Good and Gather, Walmart's Great Value and Happy Farms by Aldi.

Critics Warn Proposal To Accelerate Construction Permitting In Georgia Threatens Water Quality

The proposal faced pushback from the Georgia Municipal Association and the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia.

Dozens Of States Tackle High Prescription Drug Costs

Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon and Washington also have prescription drug affordability boards.

Shutdown Leaves Gaps In States' Health Data, Possibly Endangering Lives

States have been forced to fall back on their own resources to spot disease outbreaks, just as respiratory illness season begins.

Georgians Can Now Get Updated Covid Shots At Pharmacies Without A Prescription

The cost for uninsured adults will vary depending on the situation and location, DPH spokesperson Eric Jens said.

Federal Report On Georgia Suggests Implementing Medicaid Work Rules Will Be Expensive

The report suggests it will be expensive to implement the Medicaid work requirements included in the broad tax and spending law.

Georgia's Limited Medicaid Expansion Program Is Extended Through 2026 Despite Concerns About Cost

Georgia has received approval from the administration to extend its Pathways to Coverage program, a partial Medicaid expansion program.

Rural Georgia Hospital Plans To Close Its Labor And Delivery Unit, In Part Due To Medicaid Cuts

Pregnant patients in at least four Northeast Georgia counties will now be transferred to other facilities, such as St. Mary’s Hospital.

Public Health Officials Warn Of Potential Exposure After New Measles Case Confirmed In Fulton County

This case represents the seventh case of measles in Georgia this year, while other states have been dealing with larger outbreaks.

All Eyes On CDC Vaccine Panel As Georgia Officials Mull Access For The COVID-19 Shot

Georgia residents may face an uphill battle accessing COVID-19 vaccines this fall as federal agencies consider sweeping changes.

New Covid Shots Arriving In Pharmacies. Why You May Need A Prescription – For Now

Pharmacies became a key distributor of Covid shots during the pandemic; many Georgians are used to getting annual flu and Covid shots there.

Resigned CDC Officials Say Erosion Of Agency Mission, Staffing Is Akin To ‘Death By A Thousand Cuts'

“You can almost see this as death by a thousand cuts: we’re cutting resources, we’re undercutting science,” Dr. Dan Jernigan said.

Georgia Committee Discusses Physician-Assisted Death For Terminally Ill Georgians

Jamie McNeil, shared how her sister’s ALS diagnosis progressively paralyzed her muscles, leading to “excruciating” and “brutal” suffering.

Calls For Action Follow CDC Shooting As Police Confirm Suspect's ‘Discontent' With COVID-19 Vaccine

Public health advocates say Kennedy’s rhetoric and policy decisions have fueled public mistrust of vaccines.

Georgia Conservationists Push To ‘Finish The Job' Of Protecting Okefenokee From Mining

“We can’t rest on our laurels,” said Brian Foster, a spokesman for Georgia Conservancy, one of the environmental groups leading the charge.

Three Years Later, Debate Over Abortion Limits In Georgia Is Far From Settled

A lawsuit challenging the state’s six-week ban is still pending.

Living Within 1 Mile Of These Places Doubles Parkinson’s Risk In GA

The risk of Parkinson's disease, which impairs movement, doubles for GA residents who live near a golf course, a new study says.

These Are The Safest GA Hospitals, New Report Says

Healthgrades’ 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Awards recognize 442 hospitals in 40 states, including 10 in Georgia.

Invasive Snails Could Be Deadly To Humans, GA Officials Say

Rat lungworms found in two invasive snail species in Georgia could sicken humans; complications include death, health officials say.

Some Poultry Sales Banned After 3rd Case Of GA Bird Flu

Bird flu has been detected among two commercial flocks in a Georgia county, forcing a continued ban on some poultry sales.

Possible Listeria In Bagged Mustard Greens Sold In GA: FDA

A state department notified the Georgia producer of bagged curly mustard greens that the product contaminated with Listeria.

Meat Recalled For Listeria Shipped To GA School

The USDA says one Georgia school has received meat and poultry products that were recalled over possible listeria contamination.

GA Supreme Court Restores Near-Ban On Abortions While State Appeals

The Georgia Supreme Court on Monday halted a ruling striking down the state's near-ban on abortions while it considers the state's appeal.

GA Walmart Stores Recall Apple Juice For Elevated Arsenic Levels

The juice is being recalled in Georgia because the "product contains inorganic arsenic above action level set in industry guidance."

COVID Levels High In GA Amid ‘Largest Summer Wave Yet’

Twenty-seven states are considered to have very high levels of wastewater viral activity. See what to know in Georgia.

Measles Cases On The Rise Across The US: What To Know In Georgia

Many Georgia parents are scrambling to make sure their children are properly vaccinated before the start of the new school year.

Listeria Outbreak From Deli Meats Reported In GA

So far, 28 people have become ill and two have died, the CDC said, adding it cannot yet say which deli meats are behind the outbreak.

17 GA Hospitals Among Nation’s Best: U.S. News Ranking

Seventeen hospitals in Georgia are among the best in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 Best Hospitals ranking.

How To Treat GA Jellyfish Stings: 'Don't Let Your Friends Pee On You'

As many as 150 million jellyfish stings occur worldwide each year. Here's what to know about jellyfish in Georgia and how to treat a sting.

PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’: What The Latest Data Shows About GA’s Water

According to the EPA, 112 public water systems have tested positive for PFAS in Georgia.

Cucumbers Recalled In GA For Salmonella Risk: FDA

Cucumbers sent to Georgia, Maryland and a dozen other states from a Florida company were recalled over salmonella concerns, the FDA said.

Peanuts Recalled In GA Due To Possible Listeria Contamination

Hormel Foods Sales said it is working to determine the cause of the potential Listeria contamination of its peanuts distributed in Georgia.

Bird Flu Virus Found In Grocery Store Milk: Should GA Consumers Worry?

Although 99 percent of the commercial milk supply is pasteurized and believed safe, the FDA cautions GA consumers who drink raw milk.

3rd GA Measles Case Confirmed In Unvaccinated Non-U.S. Resident

The person, who was traveling with a group internationally, is isolated and being treated at a hospital.

GA Measles Cases Among 58 In 17 States, CDC Says

Most U.S. measles cases this year are among children around 1 year of age who have not yet had measles-mumps-rubella, or MMR, vaccinations.

13 GA Hospitals Named Among Best For Patient Safety, Experience

Two Georgia hospitals placed in the 250 best overall hospitals nationwide on Healthgrades latest rankings.

COVID Isolation Guidelines Changing, Reports Say: What It Means In GA

The CDC reportedly plans to ease its five-day isolation guidance for people who test positive for COVID-19. Here’s what to know in Georgia.

1 In GA Sickened Amid Listeria-Tainted Dairy Product Recall: FDA

Consumers should check their refrigerators and freezers for any of the recalled products and throw them away, according to the FDA.

Select A Plan With Whole-Health Benefits This Enrollment Period

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicare Advantage plans offer benefits to support whole health, from nutritional support to home helpers.

​Spring Break Ideas: Ten Ways To Get Families Outdoors

With Spring Break just around the corner, Georgia’s Parks and Historic Sites offer many ways for families to enjoy the outdoors on a budget.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.