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Government data sets are used to set our homeowners insurance rates, plan for severe storms, and distribute education dollars. This…

Since the start of 2025, the state of Georgia has been riddled with countless cuts to various funding and aid…

On July 23, 2025, Sci4Ga welcomed Dr MG Finn for a Georgia Science Junction on Vaccines. With clarity, humor, and…

Over 1.5 million Georgians benefit from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). That’s nearly 15 percent of people living in…

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.

Thanks to public pressure and leadership from Senators Ossoff and Warnock, Georgia’s critical water quality monitoring facility has been saved from closure. The USGS Water Science Center plays a vital role in safeguarding public water resources. This victory for water users shows that advocacy works.

A cancer treatment born from scientific innovation offers new hope to patients once deemed untreatable. CAR-T therapy, developed by researchers tied to Georgia’s own medical institutions, is a powerful reminder that science is people, progress, and potential in action.

Bird Flu is found in wild birds. When it spreads to poultry operations, the broods must be disposed of, causing economic loss and raising chicken and egg prices. When the flu spreads from chickens to people, a flu epidemic can occur. Federal funding cuts threaten our economy and health.

The number of issues we face may seem overwhelming, and often it feels as though there is nothing we can…

“Our Health is Our Wealth” Public Health focuses on preventing disease, promoting healthy behaviors, and protecting communities before illness occurs…