Jordan Barela

Jul 18, 2024 | wrdw.com | Jordan Barela

ATHENS, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - When University of Georgia students return for the fall semester, they will see millions of dollars worth of safety improvements across campus. The university invested $7.3 million in new security initiatives this year, according to UGA. The initiatives include installing campus safety ambassadors, launching the UGA Safe app, enhancing lighting, introducing automated license plate readers and more.

Jul 18, 2024 | wtvm.com | Jordan Barela

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - When University of Georgia (UGA) students return for the fall semester, they will see millions of dollars worth of safety improvements across campus. The university invested $7.3 million in new security initiatives this year, according to UGA. The initiatives include installing campus safety ambassadors, launching the UGA Safe app, enhancing lighting, introducing automated license plate readers and more.

Feb 13, 2024 | wrdw.com | Jordan Barela

2024 Georgia Legislative Session Bill TrackerATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A new legislative session is in full swing for Georgia lawmakers. Since starting on Monday, Jan. 8, several bills have already been filed by lawmakers across both chambers. Many bills have also carried over from last year’s legislative session. Atlanta News First is tracking the bills Georgia representatives and senators are filing, intending to turn them into law.

Feb 9, 2024 | wtvm.com | Abby Kousouris |Jordan Barela

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - On Friday, the Georgia Department of Education announced a new measure to increase elementary school reading scores. 60 literacy coaches will be placed in schools across the Peach State. The coaches will be in the 5% of lowest-performing elementary schools, according to the Department of Education. "We are focused on improving literacy outcomes for every student, in every school across our state," Superintendent Woods said.

Jan 26, 2024 | wctv.tv | Jordan Barela

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A staple side dish in southern cuisine could soon be kneaded into the Georgia law books. A newly proposed bill, HB 1048, would designate cornbread as the official state bread. “The colorful history and traditions of the State of Georgia are inextricably associated with the food traditions of corn,” the bill reads. “Cornbread enjoys a singular stature in Georgia history and culture that is rivaled only by its undeniable appeal as a versatile and satisfying food.