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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.
HB 334 heads to Gov. Kemp's desk, aiming to align Medicaid coverage for sickle cell and address disparities impacting Black communities most.
Thousands of Georgians live with sickle cell disease and have to fight the social stigmas connected with their chronic pain.
Fire crews contained a multi-floor blaze at a Cobb County apartment complex; no injuries reported as investigators assess damage.
A former Lanier Christian Academy coach and teacher, has been charged with 27 felony counts for allegedly using his cell phone to secretly record under the clothing of female students under 16.
A new 600+ page study outlines economic, social and political impacts of slavery and discrimination, setting the stage for potential reparations recommendations.
Singer and songwriter d4vd has been arrested on suspicion of murder for the death of a 14-year-old whose dismembered body was found last year in a Tesla belonging to the singer.
Police identified the victim as 29-year-old Justin Tucker as investigators search for answers in Northridge Parkway shooting.