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Open enrollment for health insurance in many workplaces begins Nov. 1.

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Navigating employer-provided insurance: How to pick the health plan that's best for you

As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, millions of Americans face a daunting task: choosing the right health insurance plan. For many, this decision can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to navigating the fine print of employer-provided options. Yet, this annual ritual is...

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3 kids with E. coli are in ICU, as officials investigate California pumpkin patch — The Brunswick News (Golden Isles)
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3 kids with E. coli are in ICU, as officials investigate California pumpkin patch

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — Three California children are in serious condition after contracting E. coli — and health officials are investigating a farm as a potential source. On Tuesday, the San Luis Obispo County Department of Public Health reported…

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Family of Heather Turner seeking justice in Paulding County
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Investigator disputes claims by law enforcement about death of Paulding County mother Heather Turner​

In a heart-wrenching case that has captivated a community, the family of Heather Turner continues to seek justice nearly nine years after her tragic death. As they challenge the official ruling of suicide, a private investigator sheds new light on the circumstances surrounding her passing, offering...

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1 hospitalized after shooting in Gainesville, suspect at large — Atlanta News First
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1 hospitalized after shooting in Gainesville, suspect at large

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — One person was hospitalized after a shooting in Gainesville on Tuesday, police said.The shooting happened near Chestnut Street and Green Hunter Lane. The victim was taken to Northeast Georgia Medical Center, according to police.There is a large police presence in...

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New measles cases in Macon County connected with previously reported infection, health officials say — CBS News Atlanta
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New measles cases in Macon County connected with previously reported infection, health officials say

Georgia health officials have confirmed three new cases of measles connected to a previous case earlier in October.The Georgia Department of Public Health said the three new cases confirmed in Macon County were close contacts of a previous case in the county confirmed on Oct. 12.The three new...

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3 more measles cases reported in Macon County — Atlanta News First
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3 more measles cases reported in Macon County

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Three more measles cases have been reported in Macon County, the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) announced Tuesday.The three cases had previous contact with a measles case reported earlier this month. Like that previous case, all three were...

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Georgia mother arrested after trying to abandon 6-month-old child at Mableton Jiffy Lube, police say — CBS News Atlanta
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Georgia mother arrested after trying to abandon 6-month-old child at Mableton Jiffy Lube, police say

A Georgia mother has been arrested after officers say she tried to leave her infant child with employees of a Mableton Jiffy Lube.Authorities with the Cobb County Police Department tell CBS News Atlanta that Laraven Davis is charged with child abandonment and reckless conduct.According to...

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Teenager charged in hit-and-run that killed 6-year-old getting off the bus — Atlanta News First
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Teenager charged in hit-and-run that killed 6-year-old getting off the bus

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) - A 17-year-old was charged in connection with a hit-and-run that killed a 6-year-old girl in Charlotte last week, according to authorities.Charlotte police announced Monday that Lachevis Finnie, 17, was arrested in the hit-and-run death of 6-year-old Mariana...

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825292120_1728271889299462_6713750484516161807_n.jpg — The Brunswick News (Golden Isles)
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Golden Isles College and Career Academy students in the clinical lab.

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Atlanta Beltline breaks ground on new segment of Northwest Trail as crews work to finish by 2030 — CBS News Atlanta
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Atlanta Beltline breaks ground on new segment of Northwest Trail as crews work to finish by 2030

The Atlanta Beltline has broken ground on another segment of its Northwest Trail, getting closer to the goal of finishing the 22-mile loop.Segment 2A of the popular walking trail is a 0.3-mile section that will connect the already completed Northside Trail and the Northwest Connector Trail. When...

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Child found dead inside southwest Atlanta home; woman arrested in Central Savannah River Area — CBS News Atlanta
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Child found dead inside southwest Atlanta home; woman arrested in Central Savannah River Area

A woman has been arrested in connection with the investigation into a child found dead inside a southwest Atlanta home, according to the Wilkes County sheriff.Jasmaine Smoak was arrested Tuesday around 1:30 a.m. at a home in Wilkes County, the sheriff said. She remains in custody there until she is...

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Georgia man's breast cancer diagnosis inspires daughter to bring mobile mammograms to Ellijay — CBS News Atlanta
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Georgia man's breast cancer diagnosis inspires daughter to bring mobile mammograms to Ellijay

Men have less than a 1% chance of developing breast cancer during their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society.An Ellijay man who was diagnosed with breast cancer nearly two decades ago is sharing his story and encouraging others to get checked.Jerry Allan, now 84, was 66 when he...

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