Georgia lawmakers will consider cell phone ban in high schools
Georgia's recently-approved ban on cellphones in classrooms may expand to high schools, House Speaker Jon Burns says.
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Georgia's recently-approved ban on cellphones in classrooms may expand to high schools, House Speaker Jon Burns says.
One Marietta teacher says her class's state test scores have increased by an average of nearly 20 points since the cell phone ban began.
Cobb County school leaders have approved banning cell phones in class for some of the district's students, but they have concerns over the state law's implementation.
At least 2.5 million students across the country are using Yondr pouches, as 35 states have laws or rules limiting cellphones in schools.
More than half of the states in the U.S. now have laws that either ban or regulate cellphone use in schools. Here's how it's working in one Georgia district so far.
More than 150 data centers now operate across metro Atlanta, but people who leave near the massive facilities say they're concerned about their quality of life and the impacts to nearby rivers.
A mental health-related call in Powders Springs ended with officers shooting a man who they say pulled out a handgun.
Last week, Bill Gates apologized to the staff of his philanthropic Gates Foundation for his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, which he said began in 2011 and continued through 2014.
Officials say scammers are sending messages telling people to pay a fine or appear in court, but authorities warn the notices are fraudulent.
Iranian Americans in Metro Atlanta anxiously await updates from loved ones back home. With internet disruptions and spotty communication, many face an emotional roller coaster.