Health Information


Thanks for visiting our Health Information page. The Savannah CW wants all of our viewers (and everyone else too, for that matter) to live healthy lifestyles. Through partnerships with St. Joseph's/Candler Hospital (see their video to the right) and others, we hope to help encourage healthy living.

Also check out the AJC's Health News feed below. It updates several times a day so keep checking back.

Atlanta rocker convicted in drug-overdose death

The 23-year-old lead singer of an Atlanta rock band was sentenced to 20 years in prison Monday by a Fulton County Superior Court judge.

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/08/2010 - 16:03

Survey provides Milton with parks road map

Milton residents want the city's parks and recreation efforts focused on paved, multi-purpose trails, according to results of a recreation assessment poll released Tuesday.

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/08/2010 - 15:23

Gregory ‘Greg' Mauldin, 59: Percussionist who could play any venue

When Greg Mauldin was 12, his mom bought him his first drum set -- a sparkly blue Slingerland kit.

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/08/2010 - 15:15

Rabid raccoons found in Cherokee County

Two rabid raccoons have been located in Cherokee County, but no humans were exposed to them, according to county officials.

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/08/2010 - 15:14

Mara Lockard of Coweta County loses 62 pounds

Former weight: 205 pounds Current weight: 143 pounds Pounds lost: 62 Height: 5 feet 7 inches How long she’s kept it off: She started in January 2005 and reached her goal in June 2007.

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/08/2010 - 15:09

Auburn University to study spread of diseases in airline cabins

Auburn University researchers will study the risk of contracting a communicable disease during airline travel, with the help of a $300,000 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration.

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/08/2010 - 14:54

Suwanee to host public hearing on budget

The Suwanee City Council will hold a public hearing Thursday afternoon on the city's $11.2 million operating budget.

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/08/2010 - 13:22

Smog season starting out worse than last year

This year, metro Atlanta has experienced five days when air quality was considered unhealthy. Last year, there were only two smog days by this date.

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/08/2010 - 13:00

Volunteers still needed for Decatur Beach Party

Volunteer Decatur is still looking for people to help with duties during the upcoming Decatur Beach Party.

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/08/2010 - 12:58

Foster youth honored

More than 400 foster children will be honored for their educational achievements tomorrow at the 18th Annual Celebration of Excellence at Georgia State University’s Rialto Center for the Arts.

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/08/2010 - 10:03