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There is growing research aimed at translating parent-mediated interventions into Part C Early Intervention systems to examine the effectiveness and reach of these models. Although research to date suggests that Early Intervention providers deliver parent-mediated intervention near fidelity, current fidelity reporting practices make delivery difficult to discern. Understanding how parent-mediated interventions are delivered and adapted in a more nuanced manner, including fine-grained intervention delivery and adaptation processes, is important and may increase our understanding of how well these models are aligned within Early Intervention systems. The current study examined the delivery of an evidence-based parent-mediated intervention, Project ImPACT, when delivered by Early Intervention providers and examined their intervention fidelity, the decisions they weighed when delivering Project ImPACT, and reported adaptations to Project ImPACT. Results from 24 providers demonstrated, on average, higher fidelity in response to consultative feedback but notable variability across providers. Preliminary qualitative data highlighted that many events arose within sessions that drove providers to augment their delivery of Project ImPACT. Results suggest the importance of carefully examining how and why providers deliver evidence-based interventions within Early Intervention systems, and the impact of these decisions on fidelity metrics and service outcomes.

This study sought to understand the effects of COVID-19, including movement-related restrictions such as shelter-in-place, quarantine, and isolation orders, on intimate partner violence (IPV) from the perspective of health care providers (HCPs) working at a public hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. From November 2020 to May 2021, we conducted 12 interviews. Three themes emerged: (1) HCPs perceived that COVID-19 movement-related restrictions likely exacerbated IPV; (2) HCPs encountered many practice-oriented and community barriers in IPV care provision during COVID-19; and (3) HCPs suggested process and partnership improvements for IPV response. These findings can inform future pandemic preparedness including improved communication, improved IPV screening and follow-up, and strengthened hospital-community partnerships. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Describes the Electric Vehicle Education Program (EVEP) validated by the Georgia Department of Education and evaluated by the University of Georgia. Discusses the potential for the curriculum and training program and the program's impact on students and communities. (KHR)

The article discusses the aspect of the Georgia Evidence Code, Title 24, which underwent major revision in 1863. According to the article, there has been technological developments since GRE (Georgia Rules of Evidence) last major revision therefore developed a movement to modernize it that was based on the U.S. Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE). It also mentions that the Evidence Study Committee, formed in 1986, conducted lengthy discussions to study the differences between GRE and FRE.

This study documents the occurrence of an aggressive invasive earthworm species in undisturbed forest soils of the southern Appalachian Mountains of northern Georgia, USA. Earthworms were sorted from samples collected in pitfall traps that had been set in mature, mesic oak-hickory forests in remote, high elevation, locations across northern Georgia. Specimens were continuously collected in these traps over the course of the summer and autumn of 1993, and more than 600 earthworms were collected from 35 different trapping sites. There were at least 9 different earthworm taxa collected during the study including three species not native to North American soils (Amynthas agrestis, Octolasion tyrtaeum, and O. cyaneum). The majority of earthworms collected in the study were A. agrestis. Because large numbers of A. agrestis were trapped at a single site, we made measurements of individuals in an attempt to examine the reproductive status of A. agrestis at that site over time. Small numbers of A. agrestis were trapped in July and August, peak abundance occurred in September, and there was a decline in abundance through November to zero trapped in December. Sexually mature adults were first trapped in small numbers in late August, but made up 80% of the total population by mid September, and 100% of the population in October and November. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Prior to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), many college students reported unhealthy dietary patterns, including low fruit and vegetable consumption and high intakes of processed foods. The COVID-19 outbreak was declared a pandemic in March 2020, resulting in universities closing. Students adopted new routines due to the stay-at-home orders, which resulted in changes in dietary behaviors. This study sought to explore the impact of COVID-19 on college students' dietary behaviors. This qualitative study utilized a total of 12 individual interviews, which were conducted with college students at a university in the southeastern region of the United States. Changes in dietary habits were identified through content analysis. College students in quarantine experienced both positive and negative changes in dietary habits. Negative impacts resulting from isolation included increased unhealthy food choices and increased boredom snacking. External factors also played a role in dietary habits, due to lack of availability of healthy and fresh grocery items, which stemmed from limited grocery store access, fewer trips, and supply shortages. However, quarantine also led to positive dietary changes as well. Many individuals increased their consumption of home-cooked meals, due to increased time to cook, resulting in reduced consumption of fast food. They also had increased control over food choices due to cooking. Information gathered about students' experiences during quarantine can be utilized to create targeted nutrition education focusing on coping mechanisms to decrease unhealthy food consumption and utilization of frozen and canned foods in healthy recipes. None [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]