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A recent overdose case in the Atlanta suburb of Dunwoody involved a 55-year-old woman.

Dunwoody woman’s death a reminder that opioid crisis isn’t just a problem for the young

by Judi Kanne | GHNAugust 28, 2018September 24, 2023

The Gist: Gwinnett and Fulton Counties are among the school systems in Georgia that are going back to school Monday and both school systems use camera systems on buses to catch drivers who pass stopped school buses.

Think Twice Before Passing That School Bus, the Cameras Are Rolling

by Thom ChandlerAugust 5, 2018October 10, 2023

Dunwoody Christian School to open doors August 6

by Thom ChandlerJuly 31, 2018December 14, 2018

The Gist: The results of the Spring 2018 Georgia Milestones testing are out and statewide, students have made some gains, but the overall picture still shows room for improvement.

Georgia Milestones Testing: More students are performing at grade level than last year, but the majority aren’t

by Thom ChandlerJuly 27, 2018March 19, 2019

As the start of the school year approaches, college students who are moving out of the house or off campus may want to consider purchasing renters insurance to help with the cost of replacing stolen or damaged personal belongings.

Is your college-aged child living off campus this year? It may be time to consider renters insurance

by Thom ChandlerJuly 23, 2018March 19, 2019

The Gist: The Georgia Department of Education is offering a new career ready diploma seal for students with what the department describes as exceptional accomplishments in activities, courses and experiences that foster career readiness.

Georgia to offer new ‘career ready’ diploma seal for high school graduates

by Thom ChandlerJuly 23, 2018September 24, 2023

Sheriff Tim Burkhalter and the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office have launched a new sex offender registration and public notification program called OffenderWatch. The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office will now be part of a nationwide network of over 5,000 law enforcement agencies.

New website allows Floyd County residents to search for nearby sex offenders

by Thom ChandlerJuly 11, 2018December 14, 2018

The city of Augusta will be adding a new playground to Henry H. Brigham Park thanks to a $30,000 grant from The Walt Disney Company.

Augusta park to get new playground thanks to funding from Disney

by Thom ChandlerJuly 11, 2018December 14, 2018

As the weather continues to heat up and summer rains start falling, chances are your yard has become home to a few hundred blood-sucking nuisances that make outdoor barbecues and time with your family miserable.

Tips to protect your family from mosquitoes

by Thom ChandlerJuly 9, 2018December 14, 2018

The Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System has announced the closing dates for seven libraries included in the first group of the Library Renovation Program.

Several Fulton County libraries are closing for renovations. Here’s where you can go if your local library is closed

by Thom ChandlerJune 21, 2018September 24, 2023

The DeKalb County Office of Youth Services is sponsoring the Baby Box program, designed to work with parents to reduce the infant mortality rate in DeKalb.

Baby Box program aims to decrease infant death

by Thom ChandlerJune 17, 2018December 14, 2018

Discovery Point, a national leader in the childcare industry, is celebrating its 30th year in business with new expansion plans. After opening its first childcare center in an Atlanta suburb in 1988, Discovery Point has grown to nearly 50 centers, providing year-round childcare to children ages six weeks to 12 years.

Starting in Atlanta in 1988, Discovery Point celebrates 30 years

by Thom ChandlerJune 14, 2018September 24, 2023

Joy Kramer was diagnosed with lymphoma 13 years ago. She recovered a year later, and remains cancer-free today at 59. But for years after her treatment, Kramer fought to get affordable insurance. Her premiums and deductibles soared because of her pre-existing medical condition. For a while she gave up, going uninsured for several months.

Georgia among 20 states challenging pre-existing condition protection

by Andy Miller | GHNJune 11, 2018August 12, 2020

If you have any thoughts or suggestions for how Georgia's public schools can improve student safety, a new website allows you to send your ideas straight to the state's School Safety Study Committee.

How would you keep Georgia’s schools safe? The state wants your input

by Thom ChandlerJune 9, 2018December 14, 2018

The first sexual abuse that Erin Merryn suffered was by an adult neighbor. She was 6 years old when it started and 8 when it ended.

Erin’s Law becomes a reality in Georgia

by Andy Miller | GHNMay 8, 2018August 12, 2020

The estimate of autism prevalence in U.S. children has slightly increased, to about 1 in 59, the CDC reported Thursday.

CDC: 1 in 59 children are on the autism spectrum

by Andy Miller | GHNApril 28, 2018September 24, 2023

The results of the 2017 National Assessment of Educational Progress show Georgia’s students are improving in eighth grade reading and math, and holding steady in fourth grade math. There was a slight (two-point) decrease in fourth-grade reading. Georgia is above the national average in eighth-grade reading, and nearing the national average in the other three subject areas.

Georgia eighth-graders are improving in reading and math

by Thom ChandlerApril 22, 2018March 22, 2019

Deal: ‘Handshake’ agreement reached between Blue Cross and Piedmont

by Thom ChandlerApril 17, 2018December 14, 2018

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