A New School Year Means New Routine and New Risks August in West Georgia brings a familiar energy: packed aisles at Target in Carrollton, carpool lines forming outside Bremen schools, and football teams back under the Friday night lights. But...
Dog bites can be traumatic, both physically and emotionally. While many dogs are loving and friendly, an unprovoked attack can leave victims with severe injuries, medical expenses, and long-term psychological effects. In Georgia, dog bite laws can be complex, so...
Many kids and parents are not loving the latest product that McDonald�s has included with their Happy Meals. Fitbit-like fitness trackers which were until recently part of these kids meals have caused burns and serious skin irritation, leading to their...
School is back in session across Georgia, which means school buses full of kids are driving � and stopping � on the state�s roads. And when a school bus stops, you better stop as well. If you fail to do...
A common question we get from people is how old a child has to be before he or she can ride in the front seat of a vehicle. It is a great question. We will lay out the key Georgia...
Almost 200,000 pacifiers sold here in Georgia and throughout the U.S. and Canada have been recalled by their manufacturer due to a serious choking hazard. California-based Munchkin recalled 180,000 of its LatchTM lightweight pacifiers and clips in May 2016 after...
When the weather warms up, our backyards become the hub of our weekends and evenings. Kids playing, dogs running around, and burgers on the grill fill our sunshine-drenched oasis. But all that activity, equipment, and people can create unanticipated safety...
Summer is just around the corner. As the weather warms up, street festivals, block parties, and other outdoor events will attract families across Georgia. For kids, one of the highlights of such events is the inflatable �bounce house.� While most...
According to the Georgia Department of Law, car accidents are the leading cause of death and injuries for children ages 1 to 12 years in the state.� One of the primary contributors to this unacceptable fact is the lack of...