Champion Firm, P.C. August 2019

Champion Firm, P.C. August 2019

2675 PACES FERRY ROAD SE, SUITE 260 ATLANTA, GA 30339

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AUGUST 2019

WHEN DO YOU NEED TO STOP FOR SCHOOL BUSES? FIRST DAYS AND NEW RULES

My oldest child is starting first grade this year. It’s a pretty big deal. Lizzy is really excited; she loved going to school and can’t wait to meet her new teacher. I’m happy to report that I’m not worried about her going to school at all because I got all my worry out last year.

traveling on both sides of the street to stop for a stopped school bus. The previous law was vague on this subject and implied that traffic going the opposite direction of a stopped school bus could keep moving even when children were crossing the street. Now, unless there is a median that separates the lanes, if you’re behind the wheel, you need to stop for school buses no matter what side of the street you’re on. As a parent, I’m all for this law. Sending my daughter to school is stressful enough. Our firm hopes to see a decrease in school bus-related accidents thanks to this law. I don’t have much experience with school buses as a passenger. When I was in first and second grade, I alternated between riding the bus and having my parents drop me off at school, but we moved shortly before I started third grade. Suddenly, my elementary school was within walking distance, and all the kids in our neighborhood walked or rode their bikes to school. I was a third grader biking along to school alone, which, in hindsight, is terrifying. I would never let my daughter bike to school alone!

I’ll admit, it was a little nerve-wracking when she started kindergarten. It was scary to let my daughter go to some new place where I couldn’t be with her and had to trust other people to look after her. But it’s that first stage in your kids growing up, and I’m glad Lizzy is enjoying her school experience so far. I didn’t learn to love school until I was in law school. When I was Lizzy’s age, my favorite class was P.E. because I just wanted to run around. With school starting again in August, consider this a reminder to make more time for your morning commute. The roads are going to get a bit more crowded as buses and parents start taking kids to school again. I know how frustrating it is to get stuck behind a stopped school bus when you’re running late for work, but remember to never try passing a stopped bus. This is for your safety and for the safety of any children who may be crossing the street. On that note, be aware that the laws around stopping for school buses changed earlier this year. In March 2019, Gov. Brian Kemp signed a new bill that requires all traffic “WITH SCHOOL STARTING AGAIN IN AUGUST, CONSIDER THIS A REMINDER TO MAKE MORE TIME FOR YOUR MORNING COMMUTE.”

I want to wish all the teachers, students, and parents good luck in the new school year. Here’s to safe commutes, good grades, and great memories. –Darl Champion

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Helping Humans Slow Down and Look Up

1. The Higher, the Better If you’re a city dweller, meander a little way out of town or try to find a tall building to keep the light pollution to a minimum. 2. Extra Set of Eyes While novice stargazers often want to immediately throw their money at a new telescope, astronomy experts recommend starting with binoculars instead. You’ll need to identify several anchor planets or constellations to help you navigate the sky before using a telescope. 3. Utilize Assets Put your phone to good use by downloading apps like Stellarium, Starwalk, and Google Sky Map. Each of these apps offers a unique benefit for aspiring stargazers. For example, Starwalk lets you point your phone at the sky to see stars, constellations, and planets in real time based on your location. 4. Mark Your Calendar In 1972, beloved singer-songwriter John Denver wrote about a meteor shower he witnessed during a camping trip in Colorado. He describes the scene by singing, “I’ve seen it raining fire in the sky.” The “fire” he recounted was actually the Perseids meteor shower, the most recognized shower on Earth. This astrological wonder takes place every year from July 17 to Aug. 24. During this time, viewers should be able to see shooting stars associated with the Perseids, but the shower reaches its maximum rate of activity on Aug. 12–13 this year. Grab some friends and family, and head outdoors to put your newfound stargazing knowledge to work.

Modern humans are stuck in a routine of expected and constant industriousness. But with all this rushing, people often drag themselves home at night with no energy left to enjoy the most splendid show nature has to offer: the wondrous night sky. Most people go through life looking straight ahead, but if they would stop and peer skyward, they’d bear witness to a massive, unexplored frontier made up of the moon in all its phases, burning stars sailing through the sky, constellations with epic origin stories, and meteor showers bright enough to warrant sunglasses. If you’re looking for a hobby to help you slow down and appreciate the world around you, stargazing is a great option. Here are some tips to get you started.

The Worst Intersections in Georgia DANGEROUS COMMUTES

5. Jimmy Carter Boulevard and Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Norcross: 17 crashes

Drivers must practice caution behind the wheel during any time of day, but with kids going back to school, we should all practice a little extra care. Our roads will be getting more crowded as school traffic joins the morning commute. Keep your eyes on the road, watch for kids and school buses, and be sure to use extra caution if your commute takes you around the dangerous intersections in metro Atlanta. In 2015, Channel 2 Action News analyzed >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4

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