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March 23, 2026

Georgia Lawmakers Advance Bills Focused on Child Welfare and Abuse Protections

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Georgia lawmakers are moving forward with several bills this session aimed at improving child welfare services, supporting foster children with autism and related disorders, and strengthening legal protections for victims of abuse.

February 8, 2026

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Armuchee Couple Jailed on Child Cruelty, Animal Cruelty Charges After Reports of Filthy Living Conditions

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A couple in Armuchee is facing felony child cruelty charges after authorities say two children—both minors—were sent to school with animal feces on their clothing and bookbags, and were living in what investigators described as deplorable conditions inside the home.

December 27, 2025

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Georgia Lawmakers Face Child Welfare Crisis as Kids With Severe Behavioral Needs Are Left in ERs

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Georgia lawmakers are confronting a growing child welfare crisis: children with serious mental and behavioral health needs being left behind at emergency rooms and psychiatric facilities because families say they have run out of options.