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Nearly 40% of Georgia counties now have no pediatrician
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (494+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Hospitals across the United States have sharply reduced their capacity to care for children over the past two decades, leaving rural communities farther from pediatric hospital care and straining the remaining providers, a new national…...
Emory executive MBA student goes viral after resume seen at Jonas Brothers concert
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (364+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " The name Scott Kelly might not ring a bell for most people, but a Scott Kelly from Emory University's Goizueta Business School has achieved viral fame simply by seeking a job. Kelly's resume was spotted…...
DeKalb County School District files lawsuit against major social media companies
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (295+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) -The DeKalb County School District has filed a lawsuit against several major social media companies including Meta, TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat. Per the lawsuit, the district claims social media is hindering them from being able…...
DeKalb County Schools approves new vestibules in all schools
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (285+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The DeKalb County school board approved new vestibules for all 138 district schools Monday night. DeKalb County School District police chief Tracey Whaley said it's one more layer of protection for kids inside school. "We have…...
Atlanta Dream hosts maternal health event with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (163+ words) The event connected mothers and expecting mothers with doctors and healthcare professionals through consultations and a resource fair. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Atlanta Dream partnered with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield to host a community event focused on…...
2 young Georgia brothers who run nonprofit supporting children get big surprise
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (590+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - What began as a 5-year-old's way to cope with grief has turned into a growing movement of comfort and compassion led by two brothers from Georgia. C.J. Matthews, 18, and his 8-year-old brother Kollin are the hearts…...
Tips to keep your kids safe while trick-or-treating on Halloween
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (422+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - There's a Halloween chill in the air just in time for all the costumes and candy Friday night! As the last-minute preps are underway, don't let talking to your kids about staying safe slip through…...
STREAM LIVE: Fulton County delivers ‘State of Schools’ address
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (99+ words) Georgia's fourth largest school system is gathering to reflect on its progress and share plans for the future. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Georgia's fourth largest school system is gathering to reflect on its progress and share plans for the…...
Decatur groups oppose school district’s plan to build learning center on downtown greenspace
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (310+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Several Decatur community groups want the school district to pause plans to build an early childhood learning center on a greenspace in downtown Decatur. Doris Sims Johnson, with the Beacon Hill Grassroots Coalition, said Black…...
Georgia students get hands-on with AI and robotics as the state prepares its future workforce
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (383+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Georgia is making a major push into artificial intelligence, not just in tech hubs, but in farms, factories and classrooms across the state. Middle school students in Carrollton on Monday got a hands-on introduction to…...