Georgia Health Report: Health stories to watch as lawmakers convene

By Emma Auer

Published January 23, 2026 at 5:44 PM EST

Coming up on the Georgia Health Report, as the state legislature begins its session, how policy makers may affect top public health issues facing Georgians. WUGA's Emma Auer sits down with Rebecca Grapevine, a reporter for Healthbeat in Atlanta, to discuss.

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Emma Auer

Emma Auer is an award-winning reporter who joined WUGA as a full-time producer in 2024. She is also a graduate student in UGA's Romance Languages Department, studying French and Spanish. She covers the breadth of Northeast Georgia stories, from Athens City Hall to Winterville farmers' markets. Emma's work has also been heard on Georgia Public Broadcasting.

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