How Fayette County is using a $1,000 building to fight substance abuse

Fayette County officials opened a new permanent home for the county's accountability court programs to provide therapy and support services.

Facebook, Instagram could shutdown in New Mexico over child safety dispute

Meta may consider pulling its social media services from New Mexico as state prosecutors intensify their push for reforms to the tech company's platforms.

Trump fast-tracks review of psychedelic drugs to treat depression, PTSD

President Trump signed an executive order to fast-track the study of using psychedelic drugs to treat Americans – especially veterans – living with depression, PTSD and other conditions.

Emory and Georgia Tech trial helps paralyzed patients speak

Researchers at Emory and Georgia Tech are using brain-computer interfaces to help paralyzed patients speak.

New nonprofit Brittany's Reign helping local youth through horses

A new nonprofit is turning tragedy into a mission to help young people heal, using the power of horses to support emotional wellness.

Brittany's Reign helping other young people
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A new nonprofit is turning tragedy into a mission to help young people heal, using the power of horses to support emotional wellness. “Brittany’s Reign,” founded by Bronica Deale, is hosting its first community event, “Crown for Brittany — Legacy in Motion,” this Saturday at Yellow River Park.

Cobb Police's PATH unit helps teen at center of standoff

Police ended a tense SWAT standoff in West Cobb Wednesday evening after a teenage girl barricaded herself inside a home with easy access to weapons.

Global Day of Unplugging: Can you put down your phone for 24 hours?

The Global Day of Unplugging is a “worldwide 24-hour digital pause where people and communities power down devices and power on real-world connection.”

Katherine Short, daughter of Martin Short, dies at 42: report

Katherine Hartley Short, the 42-year-old daughter of actor Martin Short and Nancy Dolman, has died in Los Angeles.

Mark Zuckerberg testifies in landmark social media addiction trial

Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.

Meta and YouTube facing landmark trial related to youth addiction claims

The two major tech companies will face a jury trial for the first time over allegations that their social platforms have contributed to youth mental health issues.

DA: Purple Heart veteran’s mental health likely led to deadly Coweta County shootout

A Purple Heart veteran’s combat-related mental health struggles likely led to a deadly Coweta County shootout with police, according to the district attorney.

Social media ban in Australia starts for children under 16: Here's how it works

Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.

Feeling SAD? Here's how to beat the winter blues

Experts say there are ways to combat seasonal affective disorder, better known as SAD.