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Hiding indoors from the heat? Here's what to know about air quality
LISTEN: Georgians escaping the heat by staying indoors are two to five times more at risk of breathing polluted air versus being outdoors. That’s according to the American Lung Association. GPB’s Ellen Eldridge reports on ways to stay healthy at home. Higher temperatures, humidity and indoor air pollutants...
In Georgia, companies want to cut emissions. Utilities are holding them back.
This story is part of a collaboration with Grist and WABE to demystify the Georgia Public Service Commission, the small but powerful state-elected board that makes critical decisions about everything from raising electricity bills to developing renewable energy. With much fanfare and celebration, Georgia Power, the state’s largest electricity provider,...
UGA Recruiting: What Factored Into Latest Commit Choosing Georgia?
“I’ve been going there for years, every time that I go over there it feels like home,” Smith told DawgsHQ. “Every time that I go there it’s a great experience. It’s close to home. There’s such a great community behind it.”
Macon family remembers grandson killed in downtown gas station shooting
MACON, Ga. — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal Saturday night shooting at the Marathon gas station on Napier Avenue. 23-year-old RaQuavian Smith was shot while leaving the store. His grandmother, Cathy Smith says he was turning his life around. "I couldn't believe it," Smith said.
Neighbors react to second arrest in Lokchapee Landing homicide from 2023
MACON, Ga. — On Sunday, the Bibb County Sheriff's Office said they arrested a second person in connection with a deadly November shooting. Last year, Brian Matthew Brown, known to friends and family as "Matt Brown" was killed outside his home at Lokchapee Landing. In January, the sheriff's office...
Macon-Bibb Board of Elections working to improve accessibility for voters
MACON, Ga. — The Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections is working to shorten the distance to the polls at the Macon Mall, according to a report from the Macon Newsroom. They say the board first became aware of accessibility issues at the mall voting site in December 2022. Now, the board is considering ways to reduce the walking distance for voters.
Houston County Alert: New Study Links Prenatal Diet to 22% Lower Autism Risk. Doctors Explain
In this article, The Medical Experts @ The Health Standard, share their expert insights on the findings and provide Georgia residents with evidence-based recommendations for protecting their health.Why This Matters to YouA new study has revealed that expectant mothers who stick to a healthy diet during pregnancy may reduce their child's risk of autism. These new findings, spanning two large cohorts in Norway and England, offer new insights into the potential impact of prenatal nutrition on child development. This makes it highly relevant for all expectant parents across America, including right here in Houston County, Georgia.What This Means for Your...
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