Georgia
The latest Georgia coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our News section.
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Coca-Cola set big plastic pollution and climate goals. Now it’s backtracking
Coca-Cola, the top contributor to global plastic pollution among major brands, is retreating from previous goals it set to reduce plastic waste and greenhouse gas emissions.
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Georgia state senators consider options to help parents with child care costs in 2025 Legislature
Getting someone to watch your kid is expensive, but it could be getting cheaper in Georgia.
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Trump names former Sen. David Perdue of Georgia to be ambassador to China
President-elect Donald Trump has selected former Sen. David Perdue of Georgia to be the U.S. ambassador to China.
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Mining company vows to forge ahead when permitted despite feds’ Okefenokee Refuge expansion plan
The federal government is seeking public input on a proposal that would allow the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to acquire property near the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge that could soon be mined.
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Georgia law makes hemp more legit with age and testing requirements
Hemp has gone mainstream in Georgia, with age limits, product testing and a growing acceptance of the newly regulated industry.
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Hyundai’s hydrogen-powered semitrucks make their Georgia debut at EV plant
Hydrogen may be the most abundant element on Earth, but it's not commonly seen propelling heavy-duty vehicles in the U.S.
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$5 million settlement reached in Atlanta health care fraud case
New on the job at a health care company, a Fulton County woman came to believe that her employer was getting patient referrals by providing kickbacks to doctors and their staffs.
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Up for re-election in 2026, Ossoff reflects on efforts to support Georgia troops
The U.S. military is busy in Georgia.
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Emory researchers find clues to COVID-19 severity in nasal swabs
Heading into the fifth U.S. winter of COVID-19, an Emory University lab has found the presence – or absence – of a particular antibody in the nose of patients can predict how severe their illness would be.
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Report on Georgia Latinos: Legal status and language among barriers to health
Latinos, who make up at least 11% of the state's population, face serious barriers to health care, especially mental health services, according to the State of the Latino Community in Georgia report.
