Young Georgia author battling sickle cell gets book signing

For Amiaya Brown, who battles sickle cell, writing is her way of putting her thoughts out into the world.

• Nov 2

Georgia State freshman turns sickle cell journey into dream of becoming a doctor

A 17-year-old DeKalb County graduate who has spent years navigating sickle cell disease is beginning college with a $25,000 scholarship and a goal of becoming the kind of doctor who helped care for her.

• Aug 24

Atlanta mother raising three daughters with sickle cell disease hopes new bill becomes law

If the Sickle Cell Disease Protection Act is signed into law by Governor Kemp, the Act would mandate the Georgia Department of Community Health to conduct an annual review of all medications, treatments, and services for Medicaid enrollees living with the disease.

• Apr 15

Georgia lawmakers pass bill expanding care for sickle cell disease patients

HB 334 heads to Gov. Kemp's desk, aiming to align Medicaid coverage for sickle cell and address disparities impacting Black communities most.

• Apr 7

Georgians living with sickle cell disease advocate for more testing

Thousands of Georgians live with sickle cell disease and have to fight the social stigmas connected with their chronic pain.

• Sep 22, 2025