GEORGIA NEWS NETWORK)
*A new bill being considered in Georgia would find parents liable if their child injures a teacher. across the country teachers are reporting more and more violence against them from students. Longtime teacher and president of the Georgia Federation of Teachers, Verdallia Turner, says more needs to be done to protect our teachers. The Georgia General Assembly is expected to consider the bill when it reconvenes next year.
*This year’s severe weather season began early and stayed active in March and April and experts say that will continue. Meteorologist Brad Rippey with the USDA says the total number of tornadoes, most hitting the midsouth and lower midwest, is nearly 700 since the first of the year. He says the last two-thirds of the season will be rough for those in the traditional tornado alley areas of the central and southern Great Plains and the midsouth and lower midwest.
*Tomatoes sold in 14 states, including Georgia, have been recalled due to potential salmonella contamination. The recalls were issued by two companies, Ray & Mascari Inc. and Williams Farms Repack LLC, who received tomatoes from the same supplier, H&C Farms. The affected tomatoes were sold in clamshell containers. Salmonella infections can cause symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, with certain populations at higher risk of severe illness. Consumers are advised to return or discard the recalled tomatoes to prevent potential health risks.