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Medicare tests payment plan for respite care costs so unpaid caregivers can 'take a break'
LISTEN: A new program is providing relief for family members and unpaid caregivers of Georgians living with dementia. GPB’s Ellen Eldridge has more on the program from Emory’s Integrated Memory Care practice and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Metro-Atlanta patients on Medicaid living with dementia may...
Health Officials Raising Concerns After 20 Cases Of Dengue Fever Confirmed In Georgia
Officials in the healthcare industry are expressing worry over a substantial surge in occurrences of dengue fever. At present, Georgia has reported a total of 20 cases, with the majority of them being in the metro Atlanta area. Healthcare providers are being warned by the Centers for Disease Control and...
Toccoa Municipal Court Hearing Results in Shutdown of Regency Inn
During a Toccoa Municipal Court session Thursday Morning, July 25, Judge Robert Sneed heard testimony from Toccoa Chief of Police Jimmy Mize and statements from City Attorney John Dickerson as well as testimony and comments from Gopal Pal, resident manager of Regency Inn on West Currahee Street in Toccoa, and Pal’s attorney James Irvin.
Badcock furniture stores in Athens, across Georgia are closing
Badcock Home Furniture & More, which has two stores in Athens and several in northeast Georgia, will be closing, according to employees at multiple stores. “It’s hard to say, but the Badcock name will be pretty much gone,” Tim Mullen, manager of the store in Toccoa, said Friday to the Athens Banner-Herald. ...
'Every Bite a Delight': Couple Opens Marietta Bakery
MARIETTA — A Marietta couple is looking to bring a sense of nostalgia to the community after opening a bakery off Whitlock Avenue. Daysha Mayfield and husband Mark Mayfield said Sweet Living Bakery is a combination of their two favorite things: food and community. “We wanted to make sure that when (customers) came, they felt like they were getting something that was homemade...and they feel welcome every time they walk...
Recall Rundown: Judge Says Attempt to Remove Mayor Girtz Can Move Forward
Local reporter Jim Thompson discussed the ongoing recall effort against Athens-Clarke County Mayor Kelly Gertz. This effort, initiated by conservative activist James DePaola, was triggered by the death of Laken Riley and subsequent dissatisfaction with the mayor's handling of safety concerns. Despite attempts to halt the recall due to alleged...
Dawg Kings: Georgia, We Have a Problem
Georgia, we have a problem. It has nothing to do with the play on the field. Kirby Smart has that part figured out. Two SEC Championships. Routinely among the elite of high school recruiting rankings. Three national championship appearances. Back-to-back National Championships. Multiple high-end NFL Draft Picks. Smart has demonstrated that he has domain when his teams steps onto most football fields. 2024 should be no different. They have plenty of talent and are the media favorites to win another SEC and national championship. Yet, we are not here to talk about that today. No, we must again highlight what happens with the Georgia football players once they leave Sanford Stadium and Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall. It’s turned into another bad Netflix documentary: Dawg Kings. Let’s hope it’s not that, but it’s pretty close.
West Georgia Star closes out summer with back-to-school retreat
On Friday, West Georgia Star held its annual back-to-school retreat to close out its summer camp. LaGrange Housing Authority CEO Zsa Zsa Heard said the event is held to close out its summer camp which runs May through July. West Georgia Star is a non-profit run by LHA to support its residents and the surrounding […] The post West Georgia Star closes out summer with back-to-school retreat appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Newnan Proposes 20.23% Property Tax Hike, Sparking Community Debate Amid Economic Pressures
In a move certain to ripple through the community, the City of Newnan has put forth a notice that it's eyeing a significant property tax hike this year. The proposed increase stands at a substantial 20.23 percent above the rollback millage rate, potentially tightening the belts of property owners already navigating the high seas of economic uncertainty.
Eatertainment Venue Opens in Georgia
A new restaurant and entertainment center recently opened in Gainesville, Ga. Called Decoy, the venue combines “an elevated dining experience” with a 9-hole mini-golf course, six duckpin bowling lanes, two golf simulator bays and a stage for live music, according to Now Habersham. The eatertainment facility is the...
Oriental Weavers promotes from within for chief commercial officer
Dalton, Ga. – Oriental Weavers has promoted Andy Brumlow to the role of chief commercial officer. Brumlow brings more than 15 years of experience with Oriental Weavers. He joined the company in January 2008 as vice president of the broadloom division. Under his leadership, Oriental Weavers launched its U.S....
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