Quality of care is top priority for Southern Regional CEO

Reducing wait times in the emergency department and improving the quality of care are two top goals for the new CEO of Southern Regional Medical Center — goals she said are already within reach. Read the full article: Clayton News-Daily

Jonesboro psychiatrist indicted over patient overdoses

A Clayton County Superior Court grand jury indicted a former Jonesboro psychiatrist for three counts of felony murder and 59 counts of unauthorized distribution of a controlled substance which allegedly resulted in his clients’ deaths. Read the full article: Clayton News Daily

Officials discuss addressing kids’ mental health care

Emily Pelton, executive director of Voices for Georgia’s Children, spoke at a forum about challenges facing children with behavioral and mental health issues precipitated by trauma in their lives. Read the full article: Clayton News Daily

Georgia legislators want more school recess

Georgia’s House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly in favor of House Resolution 1342, requesting more time for unstructured play in schools. Read the full article: Clayton News Daily

4th-grader produces anti-bullying film

The film started as an idea in the mind of a 9-year-old who had just heard a lesson on how to identify and combat bullying. Read the full article: Clayton News Daily

Waites pre-files bill to amend new fireworks law

State Rep. Keisha Waites pre-filed legislation to amend House Bill 110 by changing the times and locations in which consumer fireworks can be used. Read the full article: Clayton News Daily