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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...
Lady Trojans defeat Veterans Warhawks in first region contest
The Coffee Lady Trojans improved to 4-1 Tuesday afternoon with a 9-4 defeat of the Veterans High Warhawks at Faircloth Field in Douglas. The win also gave Coffee a 1-0 mark in region play. The Warhawks never gave the Lady Trojans any problems. Coffee scored two in the first, five...
Murphey Middle School announces deaths of 2 students
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Two students from Murphey Middle School have died over the weekend, according to school officials. In a letter sent to parents, the school says, “Our condolences and thoughts are with their family and friends.”. READ THE LETTER:. The letter states there will be grief counselors...
Macon-Bibb commission allocates $500,000 in ARPA funds for Macon Mental Health Matters
Macon, Ga. (WGXA) – On Tuesday, Aug. 20, the Macon-Bibb County Commission allocated $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to Macon Mental Health Matters. MMHM is an organization that is working to make Middle Georgia a more mentally healthy area through traditional treatment and other therapeutic activities such as drum circles and knitting clubs.
'By the grace of God I was there to help' | Georgia UPS driver hailed a hero after saving a woman's life during his delivery route
VALDOSTA, Ga. — An act of kindness did not go unnoticed by a Georgia UPS driver who sprung into action after he noticed a woman passed out in her driveway while on his route. Raheem Cooper did not hesitate to call 911, check to see if anyone was home,...
Finding Solutions: Augusta nonprofit helps those in need of medical equipment
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A local nonprofit organization is centered around reaching the world one soul at a time. Sons of Consolation Ministries works with people in nursing homes, prisons, kids and those with disabilities. On Wednesday, we got to tour their facility in Augusta to see how they’re finding...
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