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Families Across Georgia Struggle to Reunite with Children After Abuse Accusations
SUMMARY: Parents at Children’s Healthcare emergency room faced trauma as they were accused of child abuse when seeking help for their kids. Families, after visiting the ER, underwent separation and questioning, fearing their children would be taken from them. One father was wrongly accused of shaking his child during discussions about seeking a second opinion. Now, these families are struggling to prove their innocence and reclaim their children, with one parent facing up to 360 years in prison for false allegations. The series “Help That Harms” can be viewed on the 11 Alive Plus app, available on Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire.
Families across Georgia are fighting to get their kids back after being accused of abuse—a nightmare that could happen to any parent.
11Alive News Investigator Rebecca Lindstrom has been following these heartbreaking stories, exposing the hurdles these families face as they try to clear their names and bring their kids home.
You can watch the full “Help That Harms” series on the 11Alive Plus app, available for download on Roku, Amazon Fire, and Apple TV.
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Georgia gas prices hold steady ahead of holiday weekend | Georgia
SUMMARY: In Georgia, the average cost of regular unleaded gasoline is $2.93 per gallon, unchanged from last week but up from $2.71 last month. A fuel tax moratorium implemented by Governor Brian Kemp ended on October 16. The lowest gas prices are in the Catoosa-Dade-Walker area at $2.77, while the highest are in Hinesville-Fort Stewart at $3. AAA warns that Hurricane Sara could potentially impact prices soon. As Thanksgiving approaches, over 71 million Americans are expected to travel by car, surpassing last year’s record of 70.4 million. Georgia’s gas prices remain below the national average of $3.07.
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Legendary gymnastics coach Bela Karolyi dies
SUMMARY: Former Team USA coach Bella Coroli has died at age 82, as reported by USA Gymnastics. He was a prominent figure in women’s gymnastics, coaching the successful U.S. teams of the 1980s and 90s, including the Magnificent 7 at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. However, his legacy is controversial, especially amid the Larry Nassar scandal, with numerous former gymnasts alleging Coroli contributed to a toxic culture that enabled Nassar’s abuse. In response to his death, Dominique Moceanu, a member of the Magnificent 7, reflected on their challenging relationship while sending condolences to his family and emphasizing the need for compassion in gymnastics.
He was a pivotal figure for the U.S. gymnastics team.
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Here is how inflation could impact holiday dinner
SUMMARY: Thanksgiving shoppers may experience mixed price trends this year as grocery inflation eases. According to Wells Fargo, fresh turkey prices remain stable compared to last year, with a slight 2% decline in name brand prices, thanks to improved conditions for farmers and reduced feed costs. However, stuffing prices are rising, up 9% for name brands and 3% for store brands, attributed to ongoing inflationary pressures. Cranberry supplies have increased, leading to a 3% drop in name brand prices. Amid inflation concerns, major retailers are offering meal deals, though many consumers still plan to maintain their holiday spending.
Here are the numbers.
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