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USA- Liber.post-gazette.com writes that the United States Department of Transportation has announced plans to make the roads safer for pedestrians. The government is looking to eliminate many dangers that are presented to vulnerable road users across the nation in order to put an end to the preventable tragedies.

USA- Pedestrians are dying in high numbers throughout the United States, according to GPBNEWS.ORG. In 2018, the numbers hit their highest point in about three decades, leading to concerns over the safety of American roadways. Many of these incidents are taking place in the nation’s larger cities. Miami and Houston have seen increases in fatal pedestrian crashes.

GEORGIA- Atlanta.curbed.com writes that pedestrians in Georgia are facing some of the nation’s deadliest roadways. Between 2008 and 2017, one study found that 1,782 people tragically died in pedestrian crashes in the state.

GEORGIA- Ajc.com writes that Georgia is facing rising numbers of fatal pedestrian crashes. The state’s numbers indicate that these incidents are rapidly rising, including a 32 percent jump from 2017 to 2018.

GEORGIA- Gwinnettdailypost.com writes that a bill was recently introduced in Georgia that is aimed at increasing the regulations at nursing homes and similar facilities. The proposed law is a response to the tragic outbreak of coronavirus, which hit long-term care facilities particularly hard. If passed, facilities will have to comply with new and stricter reporting standards.*

USA- Yahoo.com writes that pedestrians are at a greater risk of being killed by SUVs than by smaller cars. The study, which was completed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

USA- Southernminn.com writes that the World Health Administration (WHO) and The International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse began World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, designated June 15th, in order to raise public awareness about elder abuse. 

SAVANNAH, GA- The Georgia Governor, Brian Kemp, said all of the state’s residents have been tested for the coronavirus, according to WTOC.COM. The state is attempting to expand testing, and while having tested all the individuals in nursing homes is an accomplishment, it does not mark the end of the struggle to contain the disease.*

GEORGIA- Ajc.com writes that Georgia is not done battling the outbreak of the coronavirus. The number of new cases increased this week as well as last week. Some counties are seeing spikes and new outbreak clusters.*

ORLANDO, FL- Cyclist safety is a major concern in the Sunshine State. Approximately sixteen percent of all cyclist deaths in the U.S. occurred in Florida in 2017. That year, 783 people were tragically killed while on bikes nationally, and 125 were in Florida. 

MILLEDGEVILLE, GA- 13wmaz.com writes that students on campus at Georgia College are looking to have improved pedestrian safety on roads frequently used by members of the college community.* 

GEORGIA-   Pedestrian fatalities are on the rise throughout the state of Georgia, according to RIDESAFEGEORGIA.ORG. Numbers indicate that in just a three-year period between 2014 and 2017, the number of pedestrians tragically killed in traffic accidents in the state rose from 163 to 253.* 

FLORIDA- Sflcn.com writes that pedestrian crashes are increasing nationally and it is important for drivers and pedestrians alike to use caution in an effort to prevent these tragedies. While nighttime pedestrian crashes are often the result of poor visibility, many pedestrian crashes also take place in broad daylight.*

CHEROKEE COUNTY, GA- Wgxa.tv writes that police are warnings parents in Cherokee County about a dangerous game that teens have been engaging in throughout the area. The game, called "nerf wars," can lead to reckless driving that puts the participants and others on the road in potential danger.*

WASHINGTON, DC- The speed limit in Washington, DC has been reduced to just twenty miles per hour in an effort to reduce pedestrian deaths in the city, according to WASHINGTONIAN.COM. The former default speed limit was 25 miles per hour, but as of this summer, the new limit is in effect.*

USA-  Pedestrians are being killed in higher numbers every year in the United States, and last year, more people died than at any point in the last 30 years, according to CARANDDRIVER.COM*

FLORIDA- Pools are a hazard for young children. In fact, children under four years old are more likely to tragically die in drownings than in any other type of accident, according to Sun-sentinel.com.*

DUNWOODY, GA- Dunwoody council is moving to allow cyclists to ride on the city's sidewalks, according to REPORTERNEWSPAPERS.NET. After holding a virtual council meeting, the alteration to the city's code seems likely to go into effect later this summer.*

MACON, GA- 13wmaz.com writes that traffic on the I-16/I-75 split is notoriously bad. The road is plagued by heavy traffic, speeding motorists, and other poor driving practices.  The area is known for many car crashes and is subject to seemingly constant construction work.*

ALBANY, GA- Wtvm.com writes that the boating season is gearing up in Georgia and with so many people heading out on the water, it is important that everyone remember to practice safe boating habits. A spokesperson for Georgia Power offered boaters some advice on how to stay safe while enjoying the state’s waterways.*