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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed his first bill into law today, and it was one that the Georgia state legislature voted in favor of unanimously.

Kemp signs bill fixing school bus safety into law

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 18, 2019March 16, 2019

(Family Features) Almost every new parent knows the feeling: It's 2 a.m., you're bleary-eyed and you want nothing more than everyone to get some sleep. However, you're up, and so is your new baby.

Evergreen, Your Family

Three Things New Parents Need to Know About Babies

by Family FeaturesFebruary 16, 2019January 6, 2024

Georgia now has an app that can help youth in crisis reach out to professionals and licensed clinicians for the help they need.

Georgia launches new app to help youth in crisis

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 15, 2019February 15, 2019

Popular cartoon character Hank Hill would be proud of the Fulton County school system for its push to replace its fleet of diesel buses with propane-powered ones. Recently, the school system got a little help from the federal government for their efforts, to the tune of $1.9 million.

Fulton County School buses are switching from diesel to propane

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 13, 2019February 13, 2019

A 12-year-old Duluth boy was killed Tuesday night after being struck by three vehicles on Pleasant Hill Road.

12-year-old boy killed while crossing Pleasant Hill Road

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 13, 2019February 13, 2019

Northside Hospital and Gwinnett Health System (the parent of Gwinnett Medical Center) announced Tuesday that they have cleared the final regulatory hurdle toward combining operations.

It’s Official: Northside Hospital and Gwinnett Medical are merging

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 12, 2019February 12, 2019

Two Cobb County residents filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, saying the insurer misled Georgia consumers into believing WellStar Health System was in its exchange network when they signed up for coverage.

Two Georgia residents sue Anthem Blue Cross in federal court over WellStar contract termination

by Andy Miller | GHNFebruary 5, 2019September 24, 2023

A Georgia Police Department has joined Nextdoor in an effort to enhance its communication with residents.

The Woodstock Police will start using Nextdoor to communicate with residents

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 5, 2019February 5, 2019

David Carmon’s body began to shut down just three days after a mosquito bite over Labor Day weekend. He arrived at a Gainesville emergency room extremely ill.

He was paralyzed by the West Nile Virus, now this Georgia man is turning to GoFundMe to afford his health care

by Judi Kanne | GHNFebruary 1, 2019August 12, 2020

Millions of Americans will be huddled around their televisions for the big game this weekend, but it’s before and after Super Bowl watch parties that can be dangerous and deadly for motorists.

Super Bowl, Your Family

Did you know AAA will drive you (and your car) home from a Super Bowl party?

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 1, 2019February 1, 2019

National child safety advocacy group, Stop Child Predators, raised concern today with the expected increased usage of Airbnb, HomeAway and other short-term rentals during the Super Bowl warning parents in the Greater Atlanta area to take extra precaution to keep their children safe.

Super Bowl, Your Family

Do you know who is staying at the Airbnb across the street? Advocacy group warns parents to keep kids safe during Super Bowl

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 1, 2019September 24, 2023

Nia Franklin Miss America 2019 visited with students at the Ron Clark Academy as a judge in The Amazing Shake National Competition on Thursday.

Miss America visits Georgia students

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 1, 2019September 24, 2023

Walgreens, the nation’s largest retail pharmacy, has agreed to pay $60 million to settle allegations that it knowingly overcharged government healthcare plans such as Medicaid for prescription drugs based on an announcement today by Stein Mitchell Beato & Missner LLP.

Walgreens to pay $60 million to Georgia and 38 other states for overcharging for drugs

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 1, 2019March 16, 2019

Dr. Kyle Marrero has officially been named president of Georgia Southern University. Marrero was named the sole finalist for the post last week and will begin his new position effective April 1.

It’s Official: Kyle Marrero to take the helm at Georgia Southern

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 17, 2019January 17, 2019

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

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