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Georgia is now one of 25 states allowing people to write directions for their future mental health care just in case they experience a behavioral health crisis. (Nesrin Öztürk / Pexels)

In Georgia, people can now create a sort of medical ID bracelet for mental health crises

Ellen Eldridge, GPB News
May 15, 2023
Mental Health Benefits of Your Local Gym

Mental Health Benefits of Your Local Gym

Max Bickers, Center for Collaborative Journalism
October 26, 2022
A group of advocates who support the House’s sweeping mental health bill rallied outside the state Capitol Monday after opponents swarmed a series of hearings last week.

Georgia senators weaken mental health bill parity rules, remove WHO mentions

Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder
March 29, 2022

Georgia improves its mental health rating on data collected before the pandemic

Ellen Eldridge, Georgia Public Broadcasting
October 19, 2021

Summit Addresses Rising Rates Of Attempted Suicide By Teenage Girls

Ellen Eldridge, Georgia Public Broadcasting
September 12, 2021
U.S. Army Capt. Hunter Mentz tells Macon-Bibb County's mayor and commissioners how his unit will help the county fight violent crime.

U.S. Army helping combat violence in Macon-Bibb communities

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
July 27, 2021
Furry friend, Scout poses for the camera.

Veterinarian Sees Increased Anxieties in Pets as Owners Return to Work

Emma Quintal, Intern
June 24, 2021
River Edge Behavioral Health Center has resumed in-person activities, but lost about $6 million in revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

COST OF COVID: River Edge loses $6 million as calls for help surged in pandemic

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
May 13, 2021
Bibb County Sheriff David Davis denies jail overcrowding after a photo circulated on social media.

Bibb sheriff needs millions in jail upgrades; Mental health plan, procedures questioned

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
March 3, 2021
Curbing youth violence, jail conditions, alcohol businesses dominate Macon-Bibb meeting

Curbing youth violence, jail conditions, alcohol businesses dominate Macon-Bibb meeting

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
February 23, 2021
River Edge's director of nursing and stabilization services Michele Fulcher, R.N., leads a tour Thursday through the children's dining room.

New $14 million River Edge center a ‘game changer’ for recovery efforts

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
October 2, 2020
COVID-19 depression among college students

COVID-19 depression among college students

Christian Watson
September 21, 2020
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