Access to healthcare in rural Georgia is disappearing. Check out this Storymap to understand the magnitude and scope of hospital closures and its impact on Georgians. This is the current state, as of Summer 2025, and does not account for recent Federal cuts to Medicaid and other services.

As extreme weather disasters like Hurricane Helene become more frequent and costly, federal aid is shrinking, leaving Georgia to shoulder billions in damages alone. Science-driven policy and preparedness are our frontline defense against escalating storms and dwindling support.

Groundbreaking research on diseases is being stalled because the words “equal,” “diverse,” and “women” are now considered politically charged. These top-down cuts endanger innovation and public health, making it more urgent than ever to stay informed, speak out, and support science.

Millions in promised federal grants to Georgia have been slashed or stalled, cutting off critical support for internet access, disability services, public health, and hurricane forecasting. These cuts hit the most vulnerable communities hardest, leaving families unprepared.