On the Aug. 12 edition of Georgia Today: A new study shows Georgia has almost the worst behavioral health care in the country; the Democratic National Committee launches its first ads for Harris presidential campaign; and the RICO trial against Young Thug and seven co-defendents, the longest in Georgia history, is set to resume today.
The Black to the Future Action Fund, a 501(c)4 organization, revealed the Black Economic Agenda on August 8 at the Gathering Spot in Atlanta. The agenda is a roadmap for lawmakers and elected officials regarding Black communities' economic priorities ahead of the election season.
In 2022, total deaths by suicide and drug overdose declined slightly for the first time in five years, according to a report from Trust for America’s Health.
A recently approved biomarker test can help pinpoint which patients are at highest risk for preeclampsia, which is one of the leading causes of maternal mortality in Georgia. Champions of the test hail it as a life-saving tool that takes the guesswork out of identifying which patients are developing the hypertensive disorder that only occurs during and after pregnancy.
A new report from Trust for America’s Health finds while deaths from alcohol, drugs and suicide are down 6 percent nationwide, Georgia ranks close to the bottom when it comes to access to behavioral health care.
University of Georgia students begin their fall semester last week. It’s the first new academic year since the on-campus murder of nursing student Laken Riley in February.
The YSL RICO trial is set to resume this morning against rapper Young Thug and several co-defendants after an 8-week hiatus. Part of the Fulton County District Attorney's case against the rapper revolves around what they say are admissions of crimes in his music.
Thousands filled the streets of the Serbian capital Belgrade on Saturday to protest plans to mine one of Europe’s largest deposits of lithium. Lithium is a crucial material for electric car batteries.
At an event on Friday morning, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp addressed attacks made by former President Donald Trump, calling them a "storm" and a "distraction" from a larger goal.
On the Friday, Aug. 9 edition of Georgia Today: Bulloch County residents still recovering from Tropical Storm Debby prepare for possible flooding this weekend; and Gov. Brian Kemp responds to recent criticism for former President Donald Trump.
The Oak Hill Child and Adolescent Center will continue to offer its regular services. The new crisis center is one of three recommended to meet the area’s mental health needs.
Georgians casting ballots this November will have the option to choose from among at least three presidential candidates. Others say they have earned the right for a shot at the White House, but the Democratic Party of Georgia is trying to keep them out of the running. Four third party presidential candidates say they are preparing to fight challenges from state Democrats to their ability to appear on the ballot this November.
