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After a year of CDC cuts and chaos, Atlanta feels the impacts
After a year of CDC cuts and chaos, Atlanta feels the impacts
March 12th, 2026
A memorial outside CDC headquarters pays tribute to DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose, killed last summer by a man who had expressed 'discontent' with COVID-19 vaccines. Investigators say the shooter killed Rose before killing himself (Jess Mador/WABE)
The CDC has lost more than 3,000 workers through mass firings and early retirements under the Trump administration, dealing a serious blow to public health infrastructure. Former employees warn the cuts will cause lasting harm to communities that relied on CDC protections, while local Atlanta businesses have also felt the economic impact. Despite the hardship, the community has come together through weekly protests and mutual aid efforts that have raised over $200,000 to support displaced workers.
A "Closer Look" with Rose Scott:
A "Closer Look" with Rose Scott:
CDC Mutual Aid Network aims to ‘save public health’ and provide financial assistance to former and current employees
CDC Mutual Aid Network aims to ‘save public health’ and provide financial assistance to former and current employees
November 18, 2025
“Closer Look” host Rose Scott talked with guests about the mission of the newly formed network that has connected former and current CDC employees to a wide range of resources and distributed more than $100,000.
Georgia Today:
Georgia Today:
Furloughed CDC workers set up mutual aid system
Furloughed CDC workers set up mutual aid system
November 4, 2025
Furloughed workers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta are among those going without a paycheck as the federal government shutdown continues. A mutual aid fund organized by CDC staff is managing a surge in applications to help them make ends meet. GPB's Sofi Gratas has more.
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