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Poor Health: Georgia Ranks 48th in The Nation in Health Quality
Georgia’s health care system is in trouble. A new report by WalletHub ranks the state 48th in the nation for overall health care quality. This dismal ranking is based on 44 key measures, from insurance premiums to the number of physicians per capita. The numbers tell a grim story....
17-year-old shot during block party in Hawkinsville, GBI investigating
PULASKI COUNTY, Ga. - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is conducting an investigation into a shooting early Sunday morning that occurred in Hawkinsville, leaving a 17-year-old from Eastman critically injured. Around 1:15 a.m. July 28, deputies from the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, along with other agencies, responded to a...
Diamond Shruumz recall: Up to 20 Georgians sick from microdosing candies
More Georgians have gotten sick from mushroom gummies and chocolates that are under a nationwide recall. Channel 2 Action News reported earlier this month that there were six cases connected to the Diamond Shruumz. On Tuesday, the Georgia Department of Public Health confirmed that it’s now up to 20 illnesses. Of those 20 cases, at least eight people have been hospitalized and three people have had to use ventilators. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]
National Hurricane Center increases chances of tropical cyclone. Georgia should watch closely
In a rush? Here's everything you need to know — in less than a minute — about what's happening in the tropics. The National Hurricane Center has increased the chances for a tropical wave to strengthen as it moves toward Florida and the U.S., according to the latest advisory. The system now...
Aiken Tech welcomes new nurses with pinning ceremony
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - On Monday, Aiken Technical College held its summer pinning ceremony for the School of Nursing. All of that time studying and practicing is finally coming full circle for these grads. The dean of nursing says she is happy to know this group will help fight a...
High heat with a couple rounds of storms through Wednesday
Heat Advisory for our western counties from 11 AM to 8 PM. Heat index values will range from 100-105 area wide. Expect lots of sun and hardly any rain today. By this evening, a complex of storms could bring heavy rain, gusty winds, and small hail in the strongest of storms.