On the Thursday December 28th edition of Georgia Today: Some Georgia species have rebounded significantly since being listed as endangered or threatened under the now 50 year old Endangered Species Act; Plus, we'll look back at some interesting stories you might have missed throughout the year.
Today marks 50-years since President Richard Nixon signed into law the Endangered Species Act.
For the first time, doctors in Georgia can prescribe an oral treatment that works faster than anything previously available for post-partum depression.
A bill aimed at addressing rising rent has been filed ahead of the next legislative session.
On the Wednesday, Dec. 27 edition of Georgia Today: One of Georgia's oldest and tallest lighthouse is set to close for three months; a police officer pushes for legislation that could help first responders with PTSD; and doctors in Georgia can now prescribe a new medication for post-partum depression.
For the first time, doctors in Georgia can prescribe an oral treatment that works faster than anything previously available for post-partum depression.
As many as 4 out of 5 women experience so-called “baby blues” in the weeks following birth. But postpartum depression is a psychiatric issue that often goes unrecognized.
Zoo Atlanta has announced a significant conservation milestone with the birth of the first southern white rhinoceros calf at the facility, born on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. This event marks a critical step in the efforts to preserve a species currently classified as “near threatened.”
Republican U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has been targeted with another swatting attempt at her Georgia residence. The Rome Police Department in Georgia quickly verified that the call was a hoax and did not send officers to Greene's house.
On the Tuesday, Dec. 26 edition of Georgia Today: Emory researchers found a common thread among diseases affecting many Americans; Georgia Southern University launches the only environmental science Ph.D. program in the state; and while charter schools are the pillars of the school choice movement, sometimes choice can veer into exclusivity.
While some harm reduction advocates want to see OPVEE as commercially available as Narcan, others say the medication is so strong that it’s cruel for the patient.