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A new book by Jerry Ashton, Robert Goff and Craig Antico, founders of the newsmaking national charity, RIP Medical Debt. RIP Medical Debt first came to America’s attention in 2016 when HBO’s “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” used the charity to abolish $15 million in medical debt.

This new book will open your eyes about medical debt in the United States

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 16, 2019January 16, 2019

Spalding Drive Elementary School students were encouraged to do some fun and risky science experiments at home - under adult supervision, of course.

These Fulton County elementary school students may be future scientists

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 16, 2019January 16, 2019

A new app created by a 16-year-old Georgia resident could make eating at restaurants easier and less stressful for food allergy sufferers.

Got food allergies? This app created by a 16-year-old Georgia boy could make eating at restaurants easier

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 16, 2019January 16, 2019

Georgia Gwinnett College President Stanley C. “Stas” Preczewski, who previously announced his retirement last year, has decided to depart effective Jan. 11. He has accepted a new role leading Riverside Military Academy. Preczewski has served as president of GGC since 2014.

Georgia Gwinnett College president retires early. An interim president has been named

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 11, 2019March 17, 2019

Georgia Southern University is one step closer to having a new university president after the board of regents named Dr. Kyle Marrero as the finalist for the position.

Meet the man who could become the next president of Georgia Southern University

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 9, 2019January 9, 2019

The first official school board meeting of 2019 resulted in newly elected officers, with outgoing School Board president Linda Bryant being re-elected to the post for a two-year term. Julia Bernath was elected to a one-year term as vice president.

Linda Bryant re-elected president of Fulton County School Board

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 8, 2019September 24, 2023

The Georgia Department of Education is awarding a total of $260,000 to rural school districts to help them expand the fine arts opportunities available to their students, State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced today.

Find out if your child’s school just got state funding for fine arts education

by Thom ChandlerDecember 18, 2018March 17, 2019

Gas prices in Georgia have declined for the ninth consecutive week, for a total discount of 62 cents. Gas prices averaged $2.18 per gallon on Sunday, 3.5 cents less than a week ago, about 32 cents less than last month, and 12 cents less than last year.

You weren’t imagining it. Gas is getting cheaper in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerDecember 17, 2018March 17, 2019

Georgians are cutting back this holiday season and don't plan to spend more than they did last year, according to a survey by a financial services company.

Bah, Humbug? Georgians don’t plan to spend as much for Christmas this year

by Thom ChandlerDecember 17, 2018September 24, 2023

How many times has a parent told their kid that their words or actions were inappropriate? One hilariously edgy card game is about to give permission for kids to behave, ahem, unbecoming. And almost a dozen toy judges and over 60 mom bloggers wholeheartedly approve! If you need a last-minute holiday gift idea for tweens, who are notoriously hard to buy for, look no further than the new game, Not Parent Approved!

Parents approve of new game called ‘Not Parent Approved’ as a way to keep kids off the screen

by Thom ChandlerDecember 12, 2018December 14, 2018

With holiday shopping season underway, Georgia's Attorney General is reminding consumers that now is the time to make toy safety a priority.

How to make safe toy choices this Christmas

by Thom ChandlerDecember 6, 2018December 14, 2018

In 2017, the University System of Georgia had a $16.8 billion economic impact on the state of Georgia, according to an annual report available here. The report also found that the system created 163,754 jobs last year, and 2.2 of those jobs were created for every one University System job in an institution’s home town.

Georgia’s colleges and universities have a $16.8 billion economic impact

by Thom ChandlerDecember 3, 2018March 17, 2019

This special report, Deprived of Care: When ERs Break the Law, is an investigation by WebMD and Georgia Health News.

Special Report: When Emergency Rooms Break the Law

by Brenda Goodman | WebMD and Andy Miller | GHNNovember 29, 2018September 24, 2023

WHAT: This Black Friday, H&R Block is asking the community to think about those in need during the fall and winter seasons. While out shopping, H&R Block is asking the community to consider picking up a new or gently used coat for someone else in need. All they have to do is stop in and drop off their donation at one the below H&R Block office locations on Black Friday. All donations will benefit the Atlanta Children’s Shelter.

Do some good this Black Friday. Donate a coat to a child in need at these metro Atlanta H&R Block locations

by Thom ChandlerNovember 19, 2018September 24, 2023

Fulton County High School students in crisis situations now have an easy way to get in touch with a licensed professional. The Fulton County School system has partnered with the Text 4 Help program and is rapidly expanding the program to high schools in the district.

Text 4 Help comes to several Fulton County High Schools

by Thom ChandlerOctober 31, 2018September 24, 2023

Eight Georgia schools were named Blue Ribbon Schools Monday, one of the highest honors from the U.S. Department of Education gives annually. Here is the list of Georgia public schools that made the cut:

These 8 public schools and 5 private schools are the highest performing schools in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerOctober 2, 2018September 24, 2023

The legislative effort to end surprise medical bills has repeatedly led to stalemates – and frustration – at the Georgia General Assembly.

Ending surprise medical bills: Can Congress do what Georgia lawmakers haven’t been able to do?

by Andy Miller | GHNSeptember 24, 2018August 12, 2020

The News: Georgia's Yellow Dot program is expanding to Dunwoody. According to Dunwoody police officials, Yellow Dot is a free program designed to help first responders provide life-saving medical attention during the first “golden hour” after a crash or other emergency.

Have a medical condition? This Yellow Dot could save your life

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 22, 2018September 24, 2023

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