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Foster care advocates prepare for legislative session amid budget and policy concerns
4+ hour, 34+ min ago (186+ words) ATLANTA " As Georgia lawmakers prepare to return to the State Capitol on Monday, foster care advocates say they are closely watching what could be done to address ongoing problems within the state's child welfare system. Allison Ashe, president and CEO…...
University System of Georgia soars to new enrollment record for third straight year
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (120+ words) ATLANTA " For the third consecutive year, the University System of Georgia has set another enrollment record. The enrollment soared to an all-time record of 382,142 students at the states" 26 public colleges and universities this fall. That marks a 4.8% increase in enrollment…...
KSU and Marietta City Schools partner for study on cell phone use in classrooms
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (141+ words) MARIETTA, GA " A new partnership between Kennesaw State University and Marietta City Schools is shedding light on how banning cell phones in classrooms can benefit both students and teachers. Surveys of teachers following cell phone restrictions in the classroom show…...
Most men want a return to traditional gender roles, but women aren’t so sure
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (1330+ words) Bill Jennings, a 69-year-old libertarian who lives in Daytona Beach, Florida, said his mother and wife both worked outside the home, but he has been impressed by the younger generation of women in his family who are homeschooling their children....
CDC updates COVID-19, chickenpox immunization schedules
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (162+ words) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have changed the immunization schedules for adults and children. CDC updates COVID-19, chickenpox immunization schedules The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have changed the immunization schedules for adults and children. The vaccine…...
Eczema prevalence and laundry practices: Navigating skin health in an era of rising allergies
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (1246+ words) Allergies are becoming more common in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics, nearly 1 in 3 adults and over 1 in 4 children have been diagnosed with a seasonal allergy, eczema, or food…...
Man arrested on child sexual exploitation charges in Roswell
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (165+ words) ROSWELL, GA " Roswell police arrested an Ellenwood man for targeting multiple young teens online for sex on Tuesday, September 3, 2025. Police say they've arrested 21-year-old Lorenzo Abarca. Officer Tim Lupo with Roswell police says at least five teens have been identified,…...
Metro Atlanta high school celebrates state-of-the-art music studio and production lab
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (116+ words) ATLANTA " Benjamin E. Mays High School in Atlanta is celebrating the completion of a state-of-the art music studio and production lab that will allow students to hone their skills in podcasting, music production, and other creative pursuits. The school's principal, Dr....
Going back to school isn’t just stressful for kids, parents feel it too
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (375+ words) The backpacks are packed, the alarm clocks are back on, and the group chats are buzzing about class schedules and lunchbox ideas. On the surface, it looks like your kid is going back to school. But quietly, so are you....
New study suggests kids diagnosed with ADHD are prescribed pills before behavioral treatment
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (125+ words) A new study released Friday suggests some children between the ages of three and five who've been diagnosed with ADHD are prescribed drugs before behavioral treatment has a chance to address their symptoms. Researchers found that four in ten of…...