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Medical emergencies are the main reason people go to the Emergency Room (ER). Clinicians are required to adhere to a set protocol. Malpractice, commonly called ER negligence, is a fairly frequent outcome of the frenetic background that characterizes ERs. We look at causes and advise you how to handle malpractice if it involves you as a victim.

When Things go Wrong in the Emergency Room

by Special to The Georgia SunJuly 31, 2023July 31, 2023

kids raising hands in class

The ‘Early Birds’ of the South: Why Does School Start So Early in Georgia?

by Thom ChandlerJuly 31, 2023July 31, 2023

But amid the hustle of back-to-school prep, the Canton Police Department has some reminders for us all – primarily about school bus safety.

A Handy Back-to-School Bus Safety Refresher

by Thom ChandlerJuly 31, 2023July 31, 2023

Woman in yellow shirt while filling up her car with gasoline

Gas prices in Georgia are up 19 cents per gallon this week

by Thom ChandlerJuly 31, 2023September 24, 2023

The Gist: Parents of Cobb County students, mark your calendars. An early dismissal is scheduled for April 8 as part of the recently announced school calendar. This isn't just any other day; it's the date of a partial solar eclipse and the school district is taking no chances when it comes to student safety.

Citing safety concerns, Cobb County announces early release day on date of solar eclipse

by Thom ChandlerJuly 29, 2023July 29, 2023

This is The #1 Early Pregnancy Symptom Most People Miss, According to an OB/GYN

by Bobbi DempseyJuly 29, 2023July 29, 2023

Valdosta High School's leadership is changing hands. Dr. Alex Alvarez, currently the Director of K-12 Science, STEM, Gifted, and AVID at Valdosta City Schools, will serve as the interim principal of the high school. Alvarez, who boasts more than 17 years of service with the district and almost 22 years in the field of education, steps into the role with ample experience under his belt.

Meet the interim principal for Valdosta High School

by Thom ChandlerJuly 29, 2023July 29, 2023

Taking a Test

Are Georgia students recovering from pandemic learning loss?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 28, 2023July 28, 2023

The Gist: A first-of-its-kind Obstetric Emergency Department dedicated to pregnant and postpartum patients has been opened by AdventHealth Gordon, enhancing the level of care for expectant mothers in Northwest Georgia.

AdventHealth Gordon Introduces First-Ever Obstetric Emergency Department in Northwest Georgia

by Thom ChandlerJuly 28, 2023July 28, 2023

The Gist: Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) recently introduced the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023, a bipartisan legislation aimed at supporting maternal health and reducing disparities in maternal health outcomes.

Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock wants to do something about maternal death rates

by Thom ChandlerJuly 27, 2023July 27, 2023

What to expect if you add this to your nightly routine.

What Happens to Your Body if You Take Melatonin Every Night, According to a Behavioral Sleep Medicine Expert

by Emily LaurenceJuly 26, 2023July 26, 2023

With the new school year kicking off on Tuesday, August 1, the Paulding County Sheriff's Office is calling on drivers to exercise caution in school zones and near school buses to ensure the safety of young students.

The Paulding County Sheriff’s office wants to remind you that school buses will hit the road next week

by Thom ChandlerJuly 26, 2023July 26, 2023

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Clarke County Sheriff John Q. Williams Hosts 3rd Annual Back to School Haircuts Event

by Thom ChandlerJuly 26, 2023September 24, 2023

In 2021, when Dade County Schools Superintendent Josh Ingle was in his first year on the job, his facilities manager came to him with an idea that seemed like a no-brainer: a program that would use federal funds to test his schools’ water fixtures for lead.

Is Your Child’s School Testing for Lead in the Water?

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderJuly 25, 2023October 10, 2023

Parents anticipate extracurricular activities, books and new gadgets such to make up the bulk of their spending.
The post Average parent will pay this much on school supplies this year appeared first on Talker.

Here’s how much the average parent will pay for school supplies this year

by Talker ResearchJuly 24, 2023July 24, 2023

What Happened? Despite a slump in gasoline demand, Georgia's gas prices are on the rise, according to Montrae Waiters, spokesperson for AAA. Waiters points to the surging crude oil prices, which have recently hit mid-$70s per barrel, as the chief culprit.

Gas prices are on the rise in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerJuly 24, 2023

That's right—rocks!

Trader Joe’s Recalls Cookies Because They May Contain Rocks

by Sammi BurkeJuly 21, 2023July 21, 2023

The Gist: An innovative program is set to make breakfast and lunch at schools free for all students in the Evans County Charter School System, eliminating the need for meal applications and reducing administrative costs.

Evans County students will get free breakfast and lunch

by Thom ChandlerJuly 21, 2023July 21, 2023

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