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Home › Video › Jul 2026 Nicole Lee of Be Smart Home Solutions, Hurricane Helene Recovery Monday, July 13th, 2026 Owner of Be Smart Home Solutions Nicole Lee discusses assisting families affected by Hurricane Helene and the upcoming round of roof replacements, along with the application process. To view this video please enable JavaScript. To be included in our video interviews or if you need video services for your company, please contact us.

Home › Video › Jul 2026 Monday, July 13th, 2026 Learn about Georgia Farm Bureau's I Farm. I Vote. campaign, a nonpartisan initiative designed to help voters stay informed on issues related to agriculture throughout the election season. Discover election resources, voter information, and educational tools available at IFarmIVoteGA.com to help you make informed decisions at the ballot box. To view this video please enable JavaScript.

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The Augusta Community Outreach Collaborative (A.C.O.C.) is recognizing the people who serve the community every day with its upcoming First Responders and Community Leaders Appreciation Breakfast. The event is set for Monday, July 20 at 7 a.m., and will honor law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS personnel, educators, principals, administrators, parents and other community leaders as the new school year approaches. Read more at WJBF.

Beth NeSmith, PhD, has been selected to become a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (Academy). Induction is a significant milestone in a nurse leader’s career in which their accomplishments are honored by their colleagues within and outside the profession. Fellows are selected based on their outstanding contributions to improve health locally and globally.

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Office of Information Management (NA-IM) and Chief Information Officer (CIO) recognized Savannah River Site (SRS) teams during the 2026 CIO Achievement Awards, honoring their significant contributions to information technology, cybersecurity, and enterprise collaboration across the Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE). The ceremony was held at the NNSA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. on June 22.

Key takeaways Back-to-school spending for K-12 students will likely remain steady, estimated to reach a collective $30.4 billion, or approximately $557 per student, based on those surveyed. Adjusted for inflation, families plan to spend 6% less year-over-year. Economic uncertainty is high, as 57% of those surveyed expect the economy to worsen in the next six months — the highest level reported in the survey since 2020.

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced an investigation into Ready to Register and other third-party organizations that have mailed voter registration solicitations to deceased and otherwise ineligible individuals across Georgia. The Secretary of State's Office has received numerous reports of voter registration mailers being sent to deceased Georgians, including one instance in which a deceased family dog received a solicitation.

More than two years after the pandemic forced behavioral health care online, telehealth has solidified into a permanent practice. But a critical knowledge gap remains: clinicians are embracing virtual care without rigorous outcome measurement, creating regulatory and reimbursement vulnerabilities as payers and policymakers demand evidence of clinical equivalence.