Georgia Health Report: Mental health crisis lines face their own struggle

By Emma Auer

Published February 6, 2026 at 5:44 PM EST

Coming up on the Georgia Health Report, data shows that the 988 mental health crisis line in Georgia is lagging behind other states as it delivers services. WUGA's Emma Auer discusses with Rebecca Grapevine, a reporter for Healthbeat in Atlanta.

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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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