Georgia NOW News for Friday September 18, 2026

The BlazeSports Junior Hawks wheelchair basketball team is preparing for its new season in Atlanta. Healthcare leaders are discussing Georgia’s shortage of medical professionals and how to keep newly trained doctors and other healthcare workers in the state. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is also helping train pediatricians as more than 60 Georgia counties lack a practicing pediatrician. Zoo Atlanta is mourning the loss of its oldest gorilla, Machi, while preparing to welcome a new gorilla infant from 27-year-old Lulu. Georgia health officials are encouraging vaccinations as the state reports 16 measles cases in 2026. 🎧 Tune in 24/7 to Georgia NOW. Grab the app or listen online at heargeorgianow.com — and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share Georgia NOW News wherever you get your podcasts. #GeorgiaNOWNews #GeorgiaNews #Atlanta #WheelchairBasketball #Healthcare #Pediatrics #ZooAtlanta #Measles #Vaccines