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Respiratory virus outlook in Georgia encouraging

Respiratory virus outlook in Georgia encouraging

Accordng to the Georgia Board of Public Health, deaths and hospitalizations from COVID are as low as they’ve been since the pandemic began in early 2020, due both to the availability of vaccines and the widespread immunity Georgians have acquired during the pandemic years. Cases of flu in Georgia are starting to rise but only account for 4% of outpatient doctor visits.
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Georgia Council on Literacy tackling tough challenge head-on

Georgia Council on Literacy tackling tough challenge head-on

The Georgia Council on Literacy held its second meeting this week on the campus of Kennesaw State University. Georgia’s low literacy rate can be fixed, they say, despite the dismal statistics currently plaguing the state.
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Ports authority proposing another Savannah Harbor deepening project

Ports authority proposing another Savannah Harbor deepening project

The Georgia Ports Authority is seeking congressional authorization to study the economic and environmental impacts of another deepening project.
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Public fishing rights a thorny issue for General Assembly

Public fishing rights a thorny issue for General Assembly

Legislation on fishing access Georgia lawmakers may take up during this winter’s legislative session will pit public interest against private property rights.
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Georgia going proactive in college admissions; Kemp unveils Georgia MATCH

Georgia going proactive in college admissions; Kemp unveils Georgia MATCH

Starting next week, more than 120,000 high school seniors in Georgia will receive a personalized letter from the governor listing the public universities, colleges, and technical colleges they are academically eligible to attend. The letters will explain how students can claim a spot being held for them at the institution of their choice.
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Georgia High School Association approves NILs for high school athletes

Georgia High School Association approves NILs for high school athletes

The GHSA board voted unanimously this week to allow high school athletes to make money off of their name, image, and likeness (NIL). Students and their families should seek professional guidance as to how NIL activities could affect collegiate financial aid and/or tax implications.
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Georgia best state for business for 10th straight year

Georgia best state for business for 10th straight year

Georgia placed in the top 10 for all 14 categories included in Area Development’s annual rankings and earned the No.-1 spot in seven of those categories.
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Okefenokee to be nominated as World Heritage Site

Okefenokee to be nominated as World Heritage Site

The Okefenokee is the largest blackwater swamp in North America and would be the first property managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to earn the World Heritage distinction.
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Georgia breaks tourism records in 2022

Georgia breaks tourism records in 2022

In 2022, a record 167.7 million domestic and international visitors brought in $39.8 billion to Georgia's economy.
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COVID-19 rising but well below pandemic levels

COVID-19 rising but well below pandemic levels

The EG.5 variant of the virus is the dominant strain now circulating in Georgia, followed closely by several other strains that derive from the omicron variant. However, the BA.2.86 variant – which has been the subjects of a lot of news coverage – has yet to appear in Georgia.
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