Researchers have found that teens who reported having a traumatic brain injury in the past year were seven times more likely to report drinking different brands of energy drinks in the last week, compared to teens who did not have a traumatic brain injury. The new...
Month: September 2015
Should Children on Tricycles Wear Helmets? Absolutely, New Study Says
For years, we've told children they should always wear a helmet when riding a bicycle. Now, researchers say tricycle riders should be wearing them as well. According to a new study published in the journal Pediatric, there were 9,340 cases of children having to make a...
How Can We Decrease Pedestrian Accidents in Macon?
Last week, Macon-Bibb's Pedestrian Fatality Review Board discussed what can be done to decrease the number of pedestrian accidents in Macon. Since the board last met in August, there have been two pedestrians struck and killed by cars. The board members disagree on...
BUIs Are Up for Georgia Boating Accidents
Georgia officials say tougher laws have led to fewer boating accidents. While there has been a decline in boating accidents, for the second consecutive year, the number of Georgians cited for boating under the influence has increased. So far this year, the number of...
What Makes Georgia One of the Worst States for Drivers?
According to a recent study, Georgia is the 44th worst state for drivers in the U.S. The rankings were based on commute times, spending on gas, insurance premiums, vehicle repair costs, frequency of fatal crashes, and car thefts. The only states worse than Georgia for...
Wings Cafe in Macon Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuit for Shooting, FBI offers $2,500 reward for Arrest of Suspect
Wings Cafe and the former owner of the Macon nightclub have reached a settlement with the widow of a man killed in a December 2014 shootout on the premises. The confidential settlement was filed in Bibb County State Court last month, according to the attorney...
