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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

haircut, barber, hairstyle

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

Maintaining health care coverage outside of the annual open enrollment period is top of mind this year as the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) is winding down. “In addition to those looking for coverage solutions if no longer eligible for coverage through a government program, it is a good time to remind individuals that there are other qualifying life events that may make you eligible for certain coverage throughout the year.

Helping Georgia Residents Stay Covered: Understanding Life Events That Qualify for Coverage Outside of the Annual Enrollment Period

by Bryan Palmer | Chief Executive Officer, UnitedHealthcare of GeorgiaJuly 21, 2023July 21, 2023

The Gist: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area has reopened all sections of the Chattahoochee River that were previously closed due to elevated E. Coli contamination.

Open Water: The Chattahoochee River Reopens

by Thom ChandlerJuly 20, 2023October 10, 2023

ATLANTA – The state Board of Education voted Wednesday to let local school systems reduce the weight of the Georgia Milestones End-of-Course tests from 20% of a student’s final grade to 10%. The Georgia Milestones tests assess whether students are meeting state standards in four core subject areas: English/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Georgia Milestones tests may count less from now on. Here’s why

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 19, 2023July 19, 2023

schoolchildren teaching in school

It’s time to register for school in Richmond County

by Thom ChandlerJuly 17, 2023July 17, 2023

New Information: The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is keeping a section of the river from Chattahoochee Nature Center (river mile 315.5) to Powers Island (river mile 307.5) closed at this time due to data that is not yet below the EPA recommendations for safe water recreation.

Several Miles of the Chattahoochee River Remain Closed Due to Contamination

by Thom ChandlerJuly 15, 2023October 10, 2023

Serious black woman with pregnancy test

Georgia Health Alert: Black women are twice as likely as white women to die due to pregnancy

by Jill Nolin | Georgia RecorderJuly 12, 2023July 12, 2023

The Gist: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is reopening sections of the river affected by elevated E. Coli contamination.

Part of the Chattahoochee River Reopens

by Thom ChandlerJuly 11, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: Gas prices in Georgia have increased compared to last week, with drivers now paying an average of $3.26 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. This rise is likely due to higher demand and decreasing supply following the 4th of July holiday.

Gas prices in Georgia jump 6 cents per gallon in a week

by Thom ChandlerJuly 10, 2023July 10, 2023

In a historic occasion on Monday, July 3, 2023, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham celebrated the birth of its first baby. Proud parents Katy and David Littrell welcomed their beautiful daughter, Maddie Kate Littrell, into the world at 10:38 a.m. The little one weighed a healthy 7 pounds, 14 ounces.

It’s A Girl: Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Habersham delivers its first baby

by Thom ChandlerJuly 7, 2023July 7, 2023

The sixth annual Back to School Community Block Party is coming to Valdosta on Saturday, August 5. The event will take place at Drexel Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is open to the entire community free of charge.

Valdosta gets ready for Back to School block party

by Thom ChandlerJuly 7, 2023July 7, 2023