disease
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Northeast Georgia News
Cases of AFM, a Polio-Like Disease, Increase in Georgia, Nationwide
A Cartersville, Georgia boy and his mother are one of an increasing amount of families throughout the country who have been dealing with the serious effects of the mysterious disease AFM (Acute Flaccid Myelitis). On Aug. 30, Cami Abernathy’s son, Carter, lost all ability to move any part of his…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Animal Workers Oppose Georgia Pet Bill
The Georgia House is considering a new law to regulate the sale of pets in retail stores. The bill, introduced by Rep. Earl Ehrhart, of District 36, would prohibit local governments from preventing the sale of dogs and cats from any pet store in the state of Georgia. HB 144…
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UGA
UGA Develops Gadget to Detect Smell of Sick Onions
ATHENS — There could be a major decrease in the number of diseased onions coming out of the state of Georgia.
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Health
UGA President: ‘No Bacterial Meningitis’ at University
ATHENS, GA - The UGA President gave the all-clear today. He said that medical professionals assured the university that there is no reason to believe the deadly disease is a threat here.