Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux donned an apron and chef’s hat to serve 6th, 7th and 8th graders lunch last week Bunche Middle School in Atlanta. The 6 foot 2 inch, 300 lb lineman encouraged students to partake of the new lunch menus required this year by federal nutritional guidelines, which means more vegetables and fresh fruits. “It is important for youth to intake the right foods and nutrients,” Babineaux explained. “We want to try to help our kids make the right decisions and choices as far as the foods they eat.”

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Children in the Head Start program play outside with lead teacher Genesis Lavanway at the Arthur M. Blank Early Learning Center. It's one of the Head Start programs in Georgia that may not receive its annual funding on Nov. 1 due to the ongoing government shutdown. A bridge loan from the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta will keep the programs running for another 45 days. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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