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Doctor Shortage Part 1: SC patient says he’s been waiting a year for a surgery
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A major doctor shortage in the Carolinas is impacting patient health. Many are waiting several months or a year to get an appointment. According to data from the Association of American Medical Colleges, the doctor shortage is about twice as bad in the Carolinas and Georiga compared to some northern states. The Carolinas has around 200 active physicians per 100,000 residents. Massachusetts, Maryland, and New York have about 400 active physicians per 100,000 residents. Patients say this is taking a serious toll on their health.
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.
Savannah-based Nine Line Apparel produces shirt honoring man killed at Trump rally
Following the death of a Pennsylvania man during the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, a Savannah apparel company is honoring his memory and helping his family with expense through the sale of custom shirts and hoodies. Corey Comperatore, 50 ― a U.S. Army Reserve veteran, former Buffalo Volunteer...
Rincon Woman Indicted for Allegedly Claiming Deceased Veteran’s Benefits in Southern Georgia
The former spouse of a deceased U.S. Army veteran, Miranda Rachel Briggs, has been indicted for wire fraud and theft of government funds, according to an announcement by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Georgia. Briggs, 33, from Rincon, Georgia, was charged with unlawfully claiming the veteran's benefits after his death. If convicted, she faces up to 20 years behind bars along with significant fines.
Jasper Co. schedules second ‘surprise’ meeting amid investigation into superintendent
A second surprise Jasper County School Board meeting this week will take place on Thursday afternoon to discuss legal services and designate an acting superintendent, following the decision on Tuesday to place the current superintendent on paid administrative leave.
The future of the Savannah Mall property
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - WTOC is continuing to check on the Savannah Mall property and what’s being done with it. That’s January of 2023. Now nearly a year and a half later, the owner of the building and city officials still aren’t sure what will go here. Locals say it hurts to see a formerly vibrant place so empty for so long.
Parker’s Kitchen to Add Two Georgia Locations
Savannah, Ga.-based Parker’s Kitchen has filed construction documents for two new-to-industry locations in southeast Georgia, reported What Now Atlanta. According to the documents, the proposed sites would be located in Bloomingdale, Ga., on Old River Road and Little Neck Road, respectively. Plans indicate that the Old River Road location would feature 16 fuel pumps and a 5,175-square-foot c-store.
Port Wentworth new ice rink facility, amphitheater set to open end of 2025
PORT WENTWORTH, Ga. — A first-of-its-kind, 50-million-dollar sports complex is set to open at the end of 2025. The complex will not only house the new training facility for the Savannah Ghost Pirates, but the only ice rink in a two-hour radius. Port Wentworth's city manager Steve Davis said...
BPC Track & Field Coach Links Program to Son and Two-Time Olympic Qualifier Daniel Roberts
MOUNT VERNON, Ga. – Brewton-Parker College Track & Field Coach Stephen Roberts has finished his first season with the program and has already been able to bring a wealth of knowledge to Mount Vernon. Roberts can now add a two-time Olympic Qualifier to his tree of coaching experience, as...
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...
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