The Atlanta school board approved changes to its policy on allowing public input before board meetings. The board will allocate 30 minutes for public comment before committee of the whole meetings, and one hour before monthly board meetings. Each quarter, the board will hold one community meeting in different regions to receive comment on district issues. Info: www.atlanta.k12.ga.us

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Austin Walters died from an overdose in 2021 after taking a Xanax pill laced with fentanyl, his father said. A new law named after Austin and aimed at preventing deaths from fentanyl has resulted in its first convictions in Georgia, prosecutors said. (Family photo)

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