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The Georgia State Physical Activity and Nutrition Program (G-SPAN) works with partners to reduce health disparities by advancing policies and systems that support healthy eating, active living, breastfeeding, and early childhood development.

Those consuming sugary drinks are more likely to experience health problems! The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recomm...
05/16/2026

Those consuming sugary drinks are more likely to experience health problems!

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that children younger than 11 do not have any added sugar, instead try 100% fruit juices, or water with fresh fruit added for flavor!

Show us how you by using the hashtag and tagging us in your posts/stories for repost 🧃

Learn more: https://t.gsu.edu/4dqxS3Z

Does your worksite have a breastfeeding policy? If so, when was the last time you reviewed and revised your policy? 🍼G-S...
05/15/2026

Does your worksite have a breastfeeding policy? If so, when was the last time you reviewed and revised your policy? 🍼

G-SPAN breastfeeding representatives Adele and Debbie spent time at SHRM-Atlanta's conference educating the public on a handy checklist, based on state and federal laws that apply generally to private employers in Georgia, to assess your organization's current policy!

Get the checklist: https://t.gsu.edu/3PJhPWZ

Fulton County Youth Commission Applications are due May 22nd by 5 pm! 📄📮Since its inception, the Fulton County Youth Com...
05/14/2026

Fulton County Youth Commission Applications are due May 22nd by 5 pm! 📄📮

Since its inception, the Fulton County Youth Commission has worked diligently to impact policy, procedures, and legislation relating to children, youth, and families in Fulton County. This could be a great opportunity for interested youth leaders to engage more in policies and systems that impact community design in their community.

Sponsored by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners and coordinated through the Youth and Community Services Division, the Fulton County Youth Commission is an exciting leadership and service-oriented program that empowers young people to become knowledgeable and involved in the local governmental process.

Apply here: https://t.gsu.edu/4uatIEl

Georgia’s Harvest of the Month for is like beans, peas, and lentils! 🫘🫛Use the Harvest Finder on Eat, Learn, Grow ...
05/14/2026

Georgia’s Harvest of the Month for is like beans, peas, and lentils! 🫘🫛

Use the Harvest Finder on Eat, Learn, Grow Georgia to discover tips and resources for incorporating legumes into your mealtimes and lesson plans this month.

The 2025–2026 Georgia Early Care and Education Harvest of the Month poster is available for free download: https://t.gsu.edu/4ppXyTl Quality Care for Children

Light. Bike. Action. Bring the Kids and the Bikes for Safety Fun before Mall of Georgia's Movie Under the Stars!When: Sa...
05/12/2026

Light. Bike. Action. Bring the Kids and the Bikes for Safety Fun before Mall of Georgia's Movie Under the Stars!

When: Saturday, May 16 at 5pm
Where: Mall of Georgia
What: Bike Safety, Fun Riding Course, and Helmet Fittings
See you then!

Join Georgia HealthMatters this for workshops developed to promote healthy living and aging for older adults focusing ...
05/08/2026

Join Georgia HealthMatters this for workshops developed to promote healthy living and aging for older adults focusing on nutrition, physical activity, and chronic disease management. https://t.gsu.edu/3TlEdV5 Administration for Community Living

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning is excited to celebrate , promoting activities that help children develo...
05/07/2026

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning is excited to celebrate , promoting activities that help children develop social and emotional skills and recognizing the impact of early learning professionals and caregivers on the emotional wellbeing of children! https://t.gsu.edu/44oiKRK

Do you work with Georgia families who need support applying for , and/or ? If so, this benefits referral training ...
05/07/2026

Do you work with Georgia families who need support applying for , and/or ? If so, this benefits referral training is for you!

Learn how to refer eligible clients or patients to a benefits specialist for enrollment in important federal programs. Benefits referral can help clients who have applied in the past, are applying for the first time, and/or those renewing their benefits!

May 27, 2026 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM

Facilitated by the Atlanta Community Food Bank and hosted by the Georgia SPAN and American Heart Association.

Today is National ! This annual event promotes safety and celebrates fun, healthy ways to get to school. Join thousands...
05/06/2026

Today is National ! This annual event promotes safety and celebrates fun, healthy ways to get to school. Join thousands of communities and see who’s already participating at https://t.gsu.edu/4ewGAjo

Walk, Bike & Roll to School Days Georgia SPAN

On Friday, May 8th at 7 PM at Wild Heaven - West End, Propel ATL Blinkie Awards will bringtogether Atlanta’s biggest cha...
05/04/2026

On Friday, May 8th at 7 PM at Wild Heaven - West End, Propel ATL Blinkie Awards will bring
together Atlanta’s biggest champions of biking, walking, and transit for a night of inspiration, community, and fun. We’d love to have you join us!

Here’s what’s in store:
• Honoring the advocates making an Atlanta where everyone can move safely, easily, and sustainably
• Music, food, and drinks with 250+ passionate people like you
• Silent auction and door prizes supporting our bike/walk/roll/transit mission
• Free bike valet to make arriving by bike easy (plus nearby MARTA access!)
• Mark Kendall, co-host of the podcast "What's Good Atlanta?" for WABE/NPR returns as our host

Grab your tickets here → https://givebutter.com/c/2026Blinkies

Join Open Hand Atlanta for their Fiber & Gut Health class May 5th or May 8th 2026! For more information: https://t.gsu.e...
05/01/2026

Join Open Hand Atlanta for their Fiber & Gut Health class May 5th or May 8th 2026!

For more information: https://t.gsu.edu/4ekNI22

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