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SHANTEYA HUDSON Georgia News Connection
Crime
Senate committee exposes abuse of pregnant prisoners in Georgia, U.S.
A U.S. Senate subcommittee has uncovered widespread abuse of pregnant and postpartum women incarcerated nationwide, including in Georgia. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., who chairs the Senate Subcommittee on ...
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Environment
Georgia receiving nearly $8 million to create green spaces
Organizations in Georgia are getting an opportunity to develop and enhance green spaces to help mitigate some effects of climate change. Through the Bezos Earth Fund’s Greening America’s ...
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Education
Right to repair Chromebooks could save Georgia schools $63 million
The U.S. Public Interest Research Group Education Fund is urging Google to allow Chromebook owners a right to repair the devices and extend their life span, reducing e-waste and saving money for ...
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Economy
Writers’ strike could affect Georgia economy, jobs
Thousands of writers are currently on strike following a breakdown in negotiations with the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. The strike could ...
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Georgia
Georgia acts to improve mental health support for veterans, families
A new effort is underway in Georgia to improve mental health support for veterans and their loved ones, as Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a bill aimed at addressing high suicide rates among veterans. The ...
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Environment
USDA warns GA residents about crop-killing pests
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is alerting Georgia residents about a citrus-killing disease caused by an invasive insect. The Asian Citrus Psyllid is a tiny brown bug which transmits what is ...
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Environment
GA farmers look to Congress for support to fight climate change
Georgia farmers are watching a bill that is being reintroduced in Congress for ways to help their farms become more sustainable and less likely to contribute to the warming climate. The Agriculture ...
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Elections
Mobilizing GA voters in a non-election year: A crucial strategy for voting rights groups
There’s no rest for Georgia’s voting rights groups in this non-election year, though another slew of voting restrictions proposed by a group of Republican legislators is on hold for now. ...
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Economy
GA proposes teacher pay hikes; educators say more work needed
Georgia’s fiscal year 2024 budget could bring a $2,000 salary boost for teachers, addressing the alarming educator shortage. Educators say low wages, scarce mental-health resources for ...
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