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*College Park is offering a 15% discount on August utility bills to families whose children attend school during the first week of classes. initiative aims to combat overcrowded classrooms and teacher shortages by boosting attendance numbers. College Park Elementary has a satisfactory attendance rate of around 70%, and the city hopes the incentive will help prevent the loss of teachers due to low enrollment. Some residents tell Fox 5 Atlanta they’re eager to take advantage of the discount, recognizing the financial benefits and the importance of regular school attendance for student performance.
*A 15-year-old high school football player from DeKalb County died after suffering a medical condition during practice. Mikah King, a sophomore, was taken to the hospital after the incident but did not survive. WSB-TV reports that the school community is mourning his loss, and grief counselors were made available to support students and staff. The school’s principal asked for thoughts and prayers for the King family during this difficult time.