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Tropics likely remain quiet to close August...when tropical activity may increase in Atlantic Basin
A lull in tropical activity is likely to continue through the end of August. The National Hurricane Center is showing no areas of interest in the Atlantic Basin and no development expected for the next 7 days. Forecast models also point to a quiet stretch through the end of the...
Georgia may have some of the least confrontational drivers in the U.S., according to Forbes
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV)—Forbes ranked Georgia in the bottom five most confrontational drivers for 2024. Georgian drivers said that 6.5% of them have had other drivers exit a vehicle to yell or fight with them and only 2.5% said that they have experienced road rage from other Georgian drivers. The survey from Forbes said that Georgia […]
REPORT: Mental illness, suicides and drug overdoses lead preventable pregnancy-related deaths
LISTEN: A report from an organization that advocates for equity in health care ranks Georgia among the worst states for women’s health. The Commonwealth Fund says the state has several key issues to address. Georgia findings rank the state's performance on maternal and infant mortality rates, access to maternity providers and uninsured rates among pregnant women. GPB’s Ellen Eldridge has more.
'Nobody claims these dogs' | Stray dogs in Macon neighborhood leave residents frustrated despite calls to animal control
MACON, Ga. — Lots of Central Georgians are dog lovers, but when a pack of strays appear aggressive, it puts some people on edge. In one Macon neighborhood, people report several wild dogs, including pit bulls, bulldogs and a husky, roaming the streets near Houston Avenue. Some neighbors, like...
Macon-Bibb Health Department to launch 'Diabetes Support Group'
MACON-BIBB COUNTY, Ga. (WGXA) — The Macon-Bibb County Health Department will host a Diabetes Support Group on Thursday to provide those diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes with unique resources. According to the department, the support group "aims to provide education, encouragement, and peer guidance for individuals diagnosed with Type...
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