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• How a Suwanee senator is shaping Georgia’s new kids-online protections

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Eve at McKendree UMC.

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 58 and low of 44 degrees.
• Tuesday: Decreasing clouds, temps: high: 62, low: 51.
• Wednesday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Senate Study Committee on the Impact of Social Media and Artificial Intelligence on Children and Platform Privacy Protection Adopts Final Report (allongeorgia.com) — A Suwanee-based state senator is co-chairing Georgia’s push to better protect kids from social media and AI harms, with a new bipartisan report now adopted and headed toward 2026 legislation. After months of testimony, the committee recommends stronger parental controls, expanded school cellphone limits, tougher privacy rules, and new safeguards around AI tools used by minors.
   

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Wednesday December 24

• Christmas Eve at McKendree UMC
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Monday December 22

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• WBB: The Polar Express
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