Tuesday, April 23 2013 11:51 AM EDT2013-04-23 15:51:22 GMT
Gov. Nathan Deal is expected to sign a bill into law Tuesday, mandating how school coaches and recreation leaders should handle youth athletes who are suspected of having concussions. Under the 'ReturnMore >
Gov. Nathan Deal signed a bill into law Tuesday aimed at keeping youth athletes safe.More >
Friday, March 1 2013 1:31 PM EST2013-03-01 18:31:18 GMT
A new youth concussion bill aimed at concussion education and protecting young athletes after they suffer a concussion passed in the Georgia House on Friday.HB 284, also known as the "Return to Play ActMore >
A new bill aimed at concussion education and protecting young athletes after they suffer a concussion passed in the Georgia House on Friday.More >
Monday, February 18 2013 11:49 AM EST2013-02-18 16:49:09 GMT
It's confirmed. junior seau suffered from a degenerative brain disease when he committed suicide last may. the family of the popular former n-f-l linebacker donated his brain to beMore >
Junior Seau suffered from a degenerative brain disease when he committed suicide last May. The family of the popular former NFL linebacker donated his brain to be studied by the National Institute of Health. More >
Monday, February 18 2013 11:50 AM EST2013-02-18 16:50:11 GMT
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Mood swings, headaches, memory loss and depression are all symptoms found in the brains of former NFL players, even college and high school athletes. More >
Monday, February 18 2013 11:53 AM EST2013-02-18 16:53:33 GMT
Concussions and the potential long-lasting effects have grabbed top headlines throughout the year. This week, Georgia Rep. Billy Mitchell plans to announce the early filing of the Georgia Return to PlayMore >
Concussions and the potential long-lasting effects have grabbed top headlines throughout the year. This week, Georgia Rep. Billy Mitchell plans to announce the early filing of the Georgia Return to Play Act.More >
Tuesday, December 18 2012 11:20 AM EST2012-12-18 16:20:18 GMT
Each year half a million kids suffer from a concussion in the United States. If not treated immediately and properly, it can lead to a more serious condition, and even brain damage. Almost every stateMore >
Each year half a million kids suffer from a concussion in the United States. If not treated immediately and properly, it can lead to a more serious condition, and even brain damage.More >
Tuesday, December 18 2012 11:14 AM EST2012-12-18 16:14:12 GMT
SEC football is in full swing. The topic of concussion is something the Georgia Bulldawgs are paying particular attention to. Georgia football is celebrated all year round. The team is reveredMore >
SEC football is in full swing. The topic of concussion is something the Georgia Bulldogs are paying particular attention to. Georgia football is celebrated all year round.More >
Tuesday, December 18 2012 11:15 AM EST2012-12-18 16:15:29 GMT
tonight marks the season home opener for the atlanta falcons. while that may be on the mind of many fans, there's another topic getting a lot of play in the league lately -- concussions.More >
tonight marks the season home opener for the atlanta falcons. while that may be on the mind of many fans, there's another topic getting a lot of play in the league lately -- concussions.More >
Tuesday, December 18 2012 11:16 AM EST2012-12-18 16:16:20 GMT
Information released Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows professional football players may be at higher risk of death from diseases that affect the brain. The study comesMore >
Information released Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows professional football players may be at higher risk of death from diseases that affect the brain. More >
Tuesday, December 18 2012 11:14 AM EST2012-12-18 16:14:48 GMT
Concussions are a part of any contact sport, but none more than in football. On-field concussions have side-lined the careers of players like hall of famers Steve Young and Troy Aikman. The issue has surroundedMore >
Concussions are a part of any contact sport, but none more than in football. On-field concussions have side-lined the careers of players like hall of famers Steve Young and Troy Aikman. More >
Tuesday, December 18 2012 11:17 AM EST2012-12-18 16:17:48 GMT
Georgia legislators heard from current and former Atlanta Falcons players Wednesday on the urgent need for further protection of high school athletes against concussions.More >
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:52 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:52:07 GMT
Newton County Animal Control confirms that a fox bit two children on the playground of Rocky Plains Elementary School around 11 a.m. Officials set up a trap in the area, but the fox has not been caught. CBSMore >
Newton County Animal Control confirms that a fox bit two children on the playground of Rocky Plains Elementary School at about 11 a.m.More >
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:13 AM EDT2013-05-22 04:13:11 GMT
A British woman who claimed to have hit a cyclist while driving her car and then driving off tweeted about driving off and not caring much about it. But then the cops tweeted back.More >
The first rule of Twitter - it's not smart to tweet about a crime. More >
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:39 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:39:41 GMT
A Decatur woman who was out with friends in Nashville, Tennessee during a bachelorette party is recovering at the Shepherd Spinal Center in Atlanta, after being hit by a suspected drunk driver the nightMore >
A Decatur woman who was out with friends in Nashville, Tennessee during a bachelorette party is recovering at the Shepherd Spinal Center in Atlanta, after being hit by a suspected drunk driver the night of the party.More >
Friday, May 17 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:16:53 GMT
One person has died in a crash near Harrisonville, MO, Thursday evening. The crash happened on Missouri Highway 7 and Walker Road. It involved a car and a tractor-trailer. Harrisonville is in Cass County.More >
Savannah Nash celebrated her 16th birthday last week. She died Thursday when her car slammed into a semi while she was texting during her first time driving by herself.More >
Friday, May 24 2013 7:39 AM EDT2013-05-24 11:39:32 GMT
Palmetto police department is investigating an attempted abduction that occurred Wednesday afternoon. A 13 year old male got off of the school bus along Carlton Road and stated to police that a man approachedMore >
Palmetto Police Department is investigating an attempted abduction that occurred Wednesday afternoon. More >
Friday, May 24 2013 1:27 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:27:13 GMT
It only took a Fulton County jury one hour to reach a guilty verdict against Michael Parson, 40. Prosecutors said Michael Parson shot his wife Adina eight times outside their Sandy Springs home in AprilMore >
Jurors sentenced the Sandy Springs man found guilty of attempted murder to a maximum of 35 years in jail.More >
Friday, May 24 2013 2:31 AM EDT2013-05-24 06:31:07 GMT
Jodi Arias (Source: CBS 5 News)
It is now in the hands of the 12 jurors to decide if Jodi Arias will live her life behind bars or if she'll be executed. The defense and prosecution gave their closing statement Tuesday afternoon andMore >
The judge has declared a mistrial in the penalty phase of the Jodi Arias trial. The jury announced late Thursday afternoon that they could not reach a unanimous decision on life or death for Arias.More >
