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Under a proposal from Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, Georgians seeking to purchase health insurance would no longer have the option of shopping for plans on one website as they can now on the Obamacare site Healthcare.gov. Instead, they would have to seek out commercial insurance plans on their own.

Kemp wants to end Obamacare in Georgia

by Michael Ollove | StatelineSeptember 7, 2020September 7, 2020

The following is a statement by Georgia State School Superintendent Richard Woods in response to the U.S. Department of Education's rejection of the state's request for standardized testing waivers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Georgia schools chief calls DeVos’ rejection of testing waivers ‘a detriment to public education’

by Richard WoodsSeptember 3, 2020September 3, 2020

San Francisco, CA - August 23, 2019: Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren speaking at the Democratic National Convention summer session in San Francisco, California.

Elizabeth Warren wants to investigate Georgia college dorm operator

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderSeptember 2, 2020September 2, 2020

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Children’s Museum of Atlanta launches virtual homeschool days

by Thom ChandlerAugust 26, 2020September 24, 2023

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Floyd County switches to remote learning

by Thom ChandlerAugust 20, 2020August 20, 2020

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Tech glitches plague start of virtual school in metro Atlanta

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderAugust 18, 2020August 18, 2020

Sometimes it’s the little things that can make the biggest impact. Legoland Discovery Center Atlanta is socially distancing many of the Lego Minfigures in the attraction’s iconic Miniland.

Even Legoland figures are practicing social distancing

by Thom ChandlerAugust 18, 2020August 18, 2020

As a psychiatrist specializing in suicide prevention, it's deeply troubling to me that suicide rates keep climbing, especially for teens. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the suicide rate for white children between 10 and 17 years old was up 70 percent between 2006 and 2016, and up 77 percent for black children. Every time it happens, their bereaved parents say, "I had no idea." Other parents hear this and wonder how anyone could miss the signs. They often say, "That would never happen to my kid."

‘Yes, Your Kid:’ Every Child is at Risk for Suicide (and the Warning Signs Are Nearly Impossible to Spot)

by Dr. Mark GoulstonAugust 12, 2020August 12, 2020

The University System of Georgia awarded a record-high 70,879 degrees during the last fiscal year, despite the challenges imposed by the coronavirus pandemic.

Georgia awarded the most college degrees in its history last year

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceAugust 12, 2020August 12, 2020

Manufacturers that use the cancer-causing chemical ethylene oxide face new restrictions in Georgia under legislation Gov. Brian Kemp has signed into law.

Kemp signs bill to regulate ethylene oxide

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceAugust 6, 2020August 12, 2020

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Coronavirus, Your Family

Here’s what schools in Georgia need to do to open safely

by Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceAugust 4, 2020August 12, 2020

Dengue, zika and chikungunya fever mosquito (aedes aegypti) on human skin

West Nile Virus has been found in DeKalb County. Here’s how you can prevent it

by Thom ChandlerAugust 3, 2020August 3, 2020

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Got questions about going back to school in DeKalb? A virtual Town Hall may have answers

by Thom ChandlerAugust 3, 2020August 3, 2020

Depressed teenager sitting on the floor

70% of teens are struggling with their mental health during the pandemic

by Courtney Still Brown | CAES NewsJuly 29, 2020August 12, 2020

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Coronavirus, Your Family

Hall County delays start of school until August 24

by Thom ChandlerJuly 28, 2020July 28, 2020

Over 675,000 students in eight of Georgia’s 10 largest school districts will start the fall semester virtually.

Teachers fear speaking out about push for in-person learning

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderJuly 24, 2020August 12, 2020

First-day jitters are common, but students returning to school this year during the COVID-19 pandemic will face all sorts of unknowns that could lead to heightened anxiety.

How to talk to your kids about going back to school during COVID-19

by Cal Powell | CAES NewsJuly 23, 2020August 12, 2020

School will start later than originally planned in Glynn County.

Glynn County delays start of school

by Thom ChandlerJuly 21, 2020July 21, 2020