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From sports to clubs to homework, high school students are busier than ever. New research from the University of Georgia suggests that these so-called “enrichment activities” may have a negative impact on student mental health. Dr. Carolina Caetano is an assistant professor of economics at the University ofGeorgia’s Terry College of Business and a co-author of the study. WUGA’s Alexia Ridley sat down to discuss her study’s findings earlier this week.
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Legislative proposals targeting Georgia libraries, transgender youths, and sex education in schools were among those that didn’t make it through the Georgia General Assembly before the end of its session late last night.
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This months-long and multi-state investigation, known as “Operation Skyhawk,” between the Georgia Department of Corrections and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Safe Streets Gang Task Force, found a criminal enterprise, introducing contraband within Georgia Department of Corrections facilities.
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HB 1105 would require law enforcement to work with federal authorities and comply with ICE detainer requests.
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State budget includes more spending for education and pay raises for state employees.
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Is the much-hyped sequel to Renaissance a country album? In many ways, yes — but it's also a sprawling collage of disparate references, while remaining a Beyoncé album at its heart.
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The likely first step will likely be securing the massive container ship that brought the bridge down on Tuesday. Then, clearing debris from the shipping channel.
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Anthropocene refers to the age of humans — the things we've done to Earth. Geologists just rejected a proposal to declare an official "Anthropocene epoch." But everyone agrees: Damage has been done.
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The court said the state did not have enough evidence to prove that Mason knew she was ineligible to vote when she cast a ballot in the 2016 election. She was facing a five-year prison sentence.
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