The Safe Kids Georgia team is thrilled to welcome our Spring 2017 Interns! Both are from the University of Georgia and have a passion for keeping Georgia’s children free from accidental injury.

Robert Breazu
Growing up in both Romania and right here in Georgia, I have had the opportunity to live within a few […]

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This holiday season, take a moment & make sure you’re traveling safely. And remember to share these tips with your loved ones!

ON THE ROAD

Watch out for Distracted Drivers and Pedestrians

Shopping center parking lots are busier during the holidays. Keep an eye out for distracted pedestrians and drivers who […]

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Recently, Safe Kids Georgia Program Coordinator Mahwish Javed and Operations Coordinator Laura Coleman visited four coalitions in the Coastal Georgia area. The goal of the trip was to check in with the coalitions and talk with each about their successes and challenges with their coalitions.

The first day they went from Safe […]

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Recently, our Centers for Disease Control Fellow for Safe Kids Georgia, Sirena Gandy, had an opportunity to learn more about Rhea Chawla and all that she is doing to help educate the community about road safety.

1. Tell us about yourself.

I am a junior at Flowery Branch High School in Hall County. […]

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Safe Kids Georgia urges families to check their smoke alarms and practice their home fire safety drill

Working smoke alarms reduce the chances of dying in a fire by nearly 50 percent per Safe Kids Worldwide and they are a critical first step for staying safe, but in order to be effective, […]

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Child Passenger Safety Week is September 18-24, 2016 and culminates with National Seat Check Saturday on September 24.

Safe Kids will host nearly 500 child passenger events across the country, offering guidance from certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians to help parents provide the best protection for their kids. For a full list of events […]

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Digital Dash Success

On August 29, 2016 By

Safe Kids Georgia had a gaggle of walkers and runners at the 8th Annual Digital Dash! Our group included  Safe Kids Georgia staff, Safe Kids Coordinators from local coalitions, Safe Kids Georgia board members, former interns and friends. In fact, two former SKG interns placed 1st and 2nd in their age group – congratulations to […]

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Since 2009, Digital Insurance has raised more than $275,000 through the Digital Dash that benefited Safe Kids Georgia and its lead organization, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Please consider showing your support by joining us in the lovely Marietta Square for this Peachtree Road Race-qualifying event. And after the race, stay for music, snacks, prizes and […]

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Last week Safe Kids Georgia hosted two workshops in partnership with Teens in Driver Seat (TDS), based in Texas. In an effort to reach coordinators across the state, one workshop was held at the Macon Health Department and the other at the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta offices.

Teens in […]

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The Fourth of July is a time for celebration across the country, and fireworks are a crowd favorite each year. Safe Kids Georgia reminds parents that while fireworks can be fun to watch, they also can be dangerous, especially around kids, so whenever possible, leave the firework displays to the professionals.

Fireworks, including sparklers and […]

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