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September 22, 2026

DFCS Highlights Resources For Chattooga County Grandparents And Relatives Raising Children

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Grandparents, relatives and others in Chattooga County who have stepped in to raise children whose parents are unable to care for them may qualify for a variety of financial, legal and support services available through the Georgia Department of Human Services.

June 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Medicaid Payment Cuts Could Threaten Therapy Services for Children with Special Needs

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Families of children with special needs across Georgia are raising concerns after proposed Medicaid payment reductions could make it harder to access critical therapy services.

February 12, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Georgia Hospitals Prepare for $218 Million Rural Health Transformation Rollout

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Georgia’s hospitals are getting ready for the money by treating it like a competitive, time-boxed grant opportunity rather than a bailout. The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH), which applied for and will manage the funds, is setting up a grant process where eligible providers must apply and show their projects “cannot maintain the status quo,” with the dollars needing to be allocated by October 2026.

January 6, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Georgia Looks at 2026 Overhaul of Medicaid Waiver Waiting List for People With Disabilities

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A major state program designed to help Georgians with intellectual and developmental disabilities receive in-home care and supports could see significant changes in 2026, as state officials consider proposals aimed at reshaping how applicants are prioritized for services.