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Holy Innocents' student offers 'Warm Love" to chemo patients

Submitted by peggyshaw on Monday, October 6th, 7:21 am
Holy Innocents' student offers 'Warm Love" to chemo patients

SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. -- When Khorkie Tyus’ mother was diagnosed with cancer in 2012, the Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School senior responded by helping her mom at home and spreading “warm love” to others.

Working with an oncology nurse, Khorkie developed an idea for special Warm Love kits for chemotherapy patients.

“I noticed there were people who went to chemo by themselves, and I thought some goodie bags would show them someone cared for them,” explained the 16 year old.

Many patients are sensitive to aluminum, for example, so Khorkie includes aluminum-free deodorant and toothpaste. Chemo patients also tend to get chilly when being infused so Khorkie packs hats, scarves, socks, and blankets. (In fact, cozy blankets were how the project got its name.)

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PROBE College Fair coming to Henry County

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Monday, September 15th, 2014, 11:23am
PROBE College Fair coming to Henry County

LOCUST GROVE, Ga. -- The popular PROBE College Fair will stop in Henry County later this month, giving high school students an opportunity to speak directly to representatives from their favorite colleges and universities.

The fair will be Monday, Sept. 29 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Locust Grove High School.

A number of schools in several states, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Tennessee and the Carolinas, will be represented. See a complete list of participating colleges.

Learn more and register to attend the fair at gaprobe.org.

Locust Grove High School is located at 3275 South Ola Road.

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Free digital textbooks available to Ga. students

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Monday, September 1st, 2014, 5:30am
Free digital textbooks available to Ga. students

(WXIA) -- The Georgia Department of Education has made free interactive digital textbooks available on its website.

Students, parents and educators are welcome to use the books, which feature games, discussion questions, quizzes and other study elements.

They are available for middle and high school courses in such subjects as language arts, math, science, social studies, electives and several world languages -- Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Latin and Spanish.

State School Superintendent Dr. John Barge said students who have used the digital textbook have had much classroom success with them.

Visit gavirtuallearning.org to access the textbook materials.

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Delta Community Credit Union sponsors financial literacy program

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Monday, August 18th, 2014, 12:53pm
Delta Community Credit Union sponsors financial literacy program

(WXIA) -- For the second year in a row, Delta Community Credit Union will sponsor the brass | Media Student Program, which brings financial literacy skills to classrooms across metro Atlanta.

Teachers can register for the program at studentprogram.com. Atlanta-based Delta Community's partnership with the Student Program has helped it reach more than 200,000 students in 159 schools.

One local educator -- Michael Young, a Career & Technical Education teacher at Collins Hill High School in Gwinnett County -- was the 3,000th teacher nationwide to sign up for the program. He said it has strengthened his students' understanding of money and possible career paths, and has helped them prepare for college.

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Henry County school buses win environmental award

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Monday, August 11th, 2014, 11:39am
Henry County school buses win environmental award

HENRY COUNTY, Ga. -- School buses are back on the road in Henry County, but that doesn't mean there will be a spike in air pollution.

Henry County Schools recently received the Blue Sky Award from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. It is the highest award offered by the Georgia Diesel Emissions Reduction Program, and is only given to school systems that reduce bus emissions by at least 75 percent.

The county's school buses were gradually updated over the past few years, thanks to ESPLOST funding and a state program.

Henry County Schools spokesperson John Hardin said once the system acquires a new, more environmentally friendly bus, an old one is moved to stand-by or back-up status. Old back-up buses are sold at auction.

School system representatives accepted the Blue Sky Award during the Georgia Association for Pupil Transportation conference and trade show in Jekyll Island in June.

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Back to school: Free and reduced-price lunch guidelines

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Sunday, August 3rd, 2014, 7:05am
Back to school: Free and reduced-price lunch guidelines

(WXIA) -- Thousands of Georgia students return to the classroom this week, and many of them meet the requirements for free and reduced-price meals during the school day.

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"It is important to provide our students with healthy, nutritious meals to help improve their chances of success and increase their learning opportunities," Georgia Department of Education School Nutrition Director Nancy Rice said in a statement. "Research indicates that eating habits affect learning. We want to ensure all our children are well nourished and ready to learn."

Families that qualify for free and reduced-price lunch will get applications from their children's schools.

Students can receive the meals if:

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Back to school surprise: Weekend roadwork canceled

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Friday, August 1st, 2014, 3:00pm
Back to school surprise: Weekend roadwork canceled

(WXIA) -- This weekend will be a holiday for Georgia families in more ways than one.

The Georgia Department of Transportation has suspended construction-related lane closures on all major interstates and highways within five miles of malls and shopping districts.

This will allow parents and students to enjoy the tax-free shopping weekend without the added stress of road delays.

"The sales tax holiday is an opportunity for Georgians to save a little money during these challenging economic times," GDOT Commissioner Keith Golden said. "The department is glad to offer some relief from lane closures as families prepare for school."

11Alive Ways to Save reporter Valerie Hoff has some of the best tax-free weekend deals. Find out how to get the most bang for your buck.

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