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Georgia Restaurant Owner Yells at Mother Over Breastfeeding
2+ hour, 48+ min ago " Just in Time For Christmas: A stocking stuffer book for people who still believe principles matter A video recorded inside a Blue Ridge restaurant shows a heated confrontation after a mother breastfed her baby during a family dinner. What's Happening:…...
Rural Teens Turn to Social Media For Mental Health
1+ mon, 4+ day ago In Georgia and across the South, social media has become a vital space for teens to connect, express themselves and learn about mental health. But'a new report'points to an important shortcoming. The nonprofit'Hopelab'finds that, while online platforms often help young…...
‘You’re Not Alone’ Can Go a Long Way For Your Kids
1+ mon, 4+ week ago Social support can be the difference between life and death for children struggling with adverse childhood experiences (like the death or absence of a parent, substance abuse in the household or community violence) at home, according to a'new University of…...
More Students Are Graduating From Georgia Public Colleges
2+ mon, 6+ day ago The number of students who earn a degree at a public college or university in Georgia keeps rising. Enrollment has been rising, too, but that is not the only reason for the increasing graduation rates at the University System of…...
Can Guaranteed Income Improve Georgia’s Dismal Preterm Birth Rate?
2+ mon, 3+ week ago A pilot program began providing a $1,000 monthly stipend in June for pregnant women living in parts of Fulton County with a high preterm birth rate. In 2024, Georgia received an "F" on the March of Dimes Report Card, with a 11.8% preterm…...
ECS4Kids Expands to 10 Georgia Counties
2+ mon, 3+ week ago " District 21 State Senate Election Results ECS4Kids is bringing its early childhood education services to Georgia, marking the organization's first expansion outside Florida. The five-year federal grant will provide Head Start services to 340 students and their families across Bulloch, Burke, Columbia, Emanuel,…...
Reminder: Gwinnett Schools Have a Digital Learning Day Friday
3+ mon, 6+ day ago " Support Journalism, Support Freedom Gwinnett County students will learn from home Friday, but they won't miss out on school nutrition thanks to a special meal delivery service. Gwinnett County Public Schools has scheduled a Digital Learning Day for all students…...
Volunteers Pack Meals for Food-Insecure Students in Marietta
3+ mon, 3+ week ago Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta and beverage company good2grow partnered to deliver nearly 1,600 weekend meals to students at Lockheed Elementary School in Marietta, where many families face food insecurity. At a recent volunteer event, good2grow employees packed 258 meal bags for delivery. Each…...
Half of The Children Who Died of COVID Last Year Were Previously Healthy
3+ mon, 3+ week ago The American Academy of Pediatrics released new COVID vaccination guidelines that strongly recommend the shots for all children between 6 months and 2 years of age. For the first time in 30 years, the Academy's guidance differs from the Centers for Disease Control…...
Planning for Life After High School: Tips and Resources for Success
3+ mon, 3+ week ago Entering the workforce after high school is a practical path for many young adults. Building a strong resume that highlights education, extracurriculars, volunteer work, and relevant experience is key. Customizing the resume to match specific industries can increase job prospects....