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Census caravan to make its way through South DeKalb

Georgia is lagging behind the nation in responses to the Census. To combat that, DeKalb County will form a Census caravan to count residents in the South DeKalb area Saturday. As part of DeKalb County’s 2020 Census efforts, DeKalb County is conducting onsite census registrations at three locations and will have a vehicle caravan traverse […] Source The Georgia Sun Read More

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Norcross Residents: Here’s how you can help revitalize Buford Highway

NORCROSS — The City of Norcross is coordinating a strategic revitalization and redevelopment effort for the 1.85-mile long Buford Highway corridor within the City of Norcross. The city is looking for residents to serve on the Steering Committee, which will meet on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 4 p.m.  The meeting will be held virtually; the time […] Source The Georgia Sun Read More

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Cool weather means fall insects are about to invade your home

As the weather cools across the state, several fall insects will begin to take center stage around Georgia homes. Be on the lookout for these nuisance pests and make preparations to deter them from entering your home for the winter. Asian needle ants University of Georgia entomologist Dan Suiter tells homeowners to be on the […] Source The Georgia Sun Read More

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Georgia police officer charged with battery after excessive force investigation

COLUMBUS — A Columbus Police Officer has been charged with battery after an investigation into excessive force during an arrest in October. On Friday, Sept. 18, the GBI arrested Columbus Police Officer Clayton Watkins and charged him with Battery and Violation of Oath of Office following an investigation of an allegation of excessive use of […] Source The Georgia Sun Read More

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Rabid bat found in Hall County

A rabid bat had contact with a dog in Hall County according to Animal Control officials. The incident occurred near Cannon Creek Trail in West Hall. The bat was shipped to the Georgia Public Health Lab- Virology Section in Decatur. On Sept. 18, Hall County Animal Control was advised that the bat was positive for rabies. This […] Source The Georgia Sun Read More

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Hospitals in Georgia are charging private insurance twice as much as medicare

Hospitals in the United States are charging private insurers 2.5 times what they get paid under the government Medicare program for the same services, according to a study released Friday. In Georgia, hospitals charge private insurers even higher rates, at nearly three times Medicare reimbursements, the RAND Corp. study found. But that’s not as high as the neighboring […] Source The Georgia Sun Read More