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July 2026 Issue
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Legal Tips
Back to School in Georgia: Safety Starts with Awareness
Stop for School Buses
When a school bus has its red lights flashing and stop arm extended, drivers must stop. Many Georgia school buses are also equipped with cameras that may record vehicles that pass illegally.
Rushing past a stopped bus could put a child in danger and lead to a citation. Stay alert, slow down, and give buses plenty of space.
Speak Up About Bullying
Georgia schools are required to have policies for addressing bullying. This can include behavior at school, online, or off campus when it disrupts a student’s education.
Encourage your child to speak up. Save messages or screenshots and report concerns to the school in writing.
Injured at School?
Schools are expected to provide reasonable supervision, maintain safe equipment, and follow safety procedures.
If your child is injured, ask what happened, who was supervising, and whether an incident report was completed. When unsafe conditions or inadequate supervision contribute to an injury, your family may have legal options.
Local Article
Douglas County Commissioners Reject 700-Acre Data Center Proposal
Douglas County commissioners have rejected plans for a massive data center campus near Liberty Road. This is the second time in seven months a large-scale project has been denied for the property.
The proposed development would have covered roughly 700 acres and included six buildings totaling 4.4 million square feet, along with a utility substation.
To move forward, East Dothan Village requested several land-use changes, including rezoning the property from Residential Agriculture to Planned Unit Development. The company also
sought approval for buildings larger than 50,000 square feet and the construction of a utility substation.
The size of the project drew strong opposition during Tuesday’s public hearing. Citizens Hall was packed with residents, and audible jeers followed the announcement of the proposed size.
The Douglas County Commission voted 4-1 to deny each request, following unanimous recommendations from the county’s Planning and Zoning Commission. District 1 Commissioner Henry Mitchell cast the only opposing vote.
Legal Tips
School Bus Take an Unexpected Turn?
School buses are designed to transport children safely, but accidents can still happen because of driver fatigue, poor maintenance, bad weather, vehicle defects, or inadequate training.
After a crash, determining responsibility is not always simple. The bus driver, school district, maintenance company, another driver, or even a vehicle manufacturer could be involved. The value of a claim depends on factors such as the severity of the injuries, available insurance coverage, medical expenses, future treatment, and the accident’s emotional impact.
If your child is involved in a school bus accident, seek medical attention right away, even if the injuries do not seem serious. Document what happened, collect witness information, and save all medical records and communications from the school.
Claims involving a public school or government agency may have special rules and short deadlines. It’s important to understand your options early.
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