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PHOTOS: Swimming is a skill not everyone learns in childhood
According to the USA Swimming Foundation, while most Americans learn how to swim during childhood, 64% of Black children in America have little to no swimming ability, compared to 45% for Hispanic kids and 40% for white youths.
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Maritza Correia Mcclendon (left), an Olympic medalist who now promotes swimming for blacks and hispanics, talks with her daughter, Sanaya, 8, along with Sanaya's father, Chad, after her race in a swim meet at Leslie Beach Club in Atlanta on Saturday, May 21, 2022. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)
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PHOTOS: School starts for Decatur students
Students across Decatur and Henry County started school on Thursday. The majority of metro schools will begin their school year Monday.
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PHOTOS: Georgia State hits field for opening practice
High temperatures can’t slow energy at Georgia State’s opening practice. The Panthers have plenty of new players on the team this season.
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PHOTOS: Georgia Bulldogs hold first fall football practice July 31
The Georgia Bulldogs held their first fall practice of the football season on Thursday, July 31.
PHOTOS: New Fulton school prepares for school year
Briar Hills Elementary School is a new school in Fulton County. It was built to replace Conley Hills Elementary near Woodland Middle School in East Point.
