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SGMC honors team for saving child having life-threatening reaction to anesthesia
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - Recently, a group of several members of South Georgia Medical Center’s surgical services team was honored as health system heroes. During its monthly board of directors meeting, SGMC Health honored several members of its surgical services team for their work while caring for a pediatric patient who was experiencing malignant hyperthermia (MH).
Complaints mount through the Nation against ‘America’s Builder,’ D.R. Horton
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - From coast to coast, customers who purchased brand new homes with D.R. Horton say their homes are riddled with constant problems, creating a massive safety hazard and taking a toll on their livelihood and bank accounts. While their homes are an obvious concern, the homeowners believe...
First Meeting of Senate Study Committee on Georgia’s Farmland Preservation to Convene in Statesboro
Georgians invested in the future of the state's agricultural lands can mark their calendars for an upcoming public meeting of significance. The Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgia’s Farmlands is about to convene for the first time, with discussions poised to address the critical factors impacting the state's rural landscapes. Chaired by Sen. Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro), this meeting is scheduled for July 30, 2024, at the Georgia Southern University's Continuing Education Building located at 10449 US Highway 301 in Statesboro, according to the Senate Press.
Hospitals, MARTA, driver services and more: How the cybersecurity outage is affecting metro Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A widely-used cybersecurity firm suffered a massive global outage Friday morning, affecting several government services, hospitals, businesses and more in metro Atlanta. According to CrowdStrike, the problem was triggered by a faulty update and affects computers running Microsoft Windows. Companies, banks, government agencies,...
Did the tech outage impact 911, emergency services in Southeast Georgia, Lowcountry? What we know
SAVANNAH, Ga. — WJCL is reaching out to emergency services organizations in Southeast Georgia and the South Carolina Lowcountry to see if there were any impacts from Friday's widespread tech outage. Check back for update as we hear more. Beaufort County Sheriff's Office: No issues reported with 911 dispatch.
Environmentalists press EPA to force Georgia Power to follow federal rules for coal ash cleanup
Several Georgia environmental organizations are pressing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to enforce national standards that would prevent Georgia Power from disposing of coal ash waste in a way that pollutes groundwater. The Southern Environmental Law Center requested this week that the EPA revoke the Georgia Environmental Protection Division’s state coal ash residuals program that’s […] The post Environmentalists press EPA to force Georgia Power to follow federal rules for coal ash cleanup appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Trump leads Biden in Georgia in first major poll after assassination attempt
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A new poll released Thursday shows Donald Trump — only hours away from headlining the GOP convention’s final night — leading President Joe Biden in all seven potential battleground states, including Georgia. The Emerson College poll is the first large-scale presidential...
AJC Covers Georgia Chamber Foundation and Emory University AI Program
(AJC) – Sukari Johnson showed up to a Henry County Parks & Recreation classroom looking for ways to use artificial intelligence to boost her small business. She’d like to automate some of her email tasks so that she can quickly respond to customers who contact her travel and events company. At a nearby desk, a real estate agent wondered about using AI programs to enhance images. Both came to the small class hosted by Emory University’s Center for AI Learning for a better understanding of the emerging technology.
Is Prime Day a hazard to Amazon warehouse workers in the CSRA?
APPLING, Ga. - While online shoppers are grabbing deals on Amazon Prime Day, the company’s warehouse workers like those in the CSRA are more likely to get injured, according to the findings of a U.S. Senate investigation. The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions found Amazon’s warehouses...
GROUNDBREAKING SCHEDULED FOR GEORGIA HI-LO TRAIL: 211-Mile Trail from Union Point to Savannah Breaks Ground This Month When Construction Begins on Phase 1 of the Washington County Model Project
The nonprofit Georgia Hi-Lo Trail, Inc. announces the official groundbreaking for the 211-mile trail from Union Point to Savannah, Georgia. The public ceremony is scheduled for 11 AM on July 27th at 1200 Bartow Road in Sandersville. The celebration will take place following the annual Sandersville Sizzler 5K Trail Run...
Emory University and Emory St. Joseph hospitals in Atlanta rank highest in Georgia
Emory University Hospital and Emory Saint Joseph are Georgia’s No. 1 and 2 hospitals, according to new rankings from U.S. News & World Report. Emory University Hospital was also nationally ranked for their cancer care. U.S. News offers rankings and ratings in three dozen different health care services, including...
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