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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

Just the other day I received an email from a Forsyth County resident about a cucumber plant that was in decline. He wanted to know what to do to get it back to “normal.” My response was, “There is nothing to do. It’s the end of the season for that cucumber plant, so pull it up and start thinking about a fall garden.”

What vegetables grow in Georgia in the fall?

by Beverly Adams | CAES NewsSeptember 21, 2018September 22, 2021

The News: Georgia High Schools are graduating record numbers of seniors. The state department of education released the graduation rates today and Georgia's graduation rate rose to 81.6 percent over last year's 80.6 percent. All in all, 74 school districts had graduation rates at or above 90 percent.

Georgia’s graduation rate is at an all-time high

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 19, 2018September 24, 2023

The News: Gwinnett County Animal Welfare and park workers at Gwinnett's Graves Park contained a rabid raccoon Friday. The park workers noticed the animal acting in a "strange manner" and kept it contained until animal welfare workers arrived.

Rabies Warning: A rabid raccoon was found in a Gwinnett County park

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 17, 2018December 14, 2018

Thomas the Tank Engine is rolling through Georgia and making a stop in Cordele at the end of October.

All Aboard: Thomas the Tank Engine set to roll through Georgia

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 11, 2018March 18, 2019

The News: Last month, it was reported that an outbreak of Measles has hit 21 states, including Georgia's neighbor to the South, which reported 3 cases of Measles.

Is Georgia immune from the 2018 Measles outbreak?

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 10, 2018December 14, 2018

Potentially inappropriate prescribing practices for opioids in the Georgia Medicaid program are common and increasing despite policies aimed at reducing utilization, concludes a new study in the September issue of the Journal of Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy.

Study: Georgia Medicaid patients are being prescribed more opioids despite push for decreased use

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 10, 2018March 18, 2019

Local families in need of assistance will soon have an opportunity to meet face to face with human service providers who specialize in workforce development, financial literacy, employment and education.

Education, Employment and Resource Expo to provide wide range of resources for local families

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 5, 2018September 24, 2023

Parents lamenting the short vacation times and early start dates for public schools in Georgia could see a change to school calendars statewide.

Would you like to see school start after Labor Day in Georgia?

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 4, 2018March 18, 2019

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