Watch for the Little Goblins! BEFORE THE KIDS GO DOOR-TO-DOOR, READ THESE HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS
WHAT GEORGIA LAW SAYS ABOUT CROSSWALKS Georgia’s pedestrian laws provide important protections, and they aren’t as simple as “no crosswalk, no responsibility.” Under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-91 , drivers generally must stop and remain stopped for pedestrians in their half of the roadway at marked crosswalks. Pedestrians also have responsibilities under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-92 , including obeying traffic signals and yielding when crossing outside designated crosswalks under certain circumstances. But here’s the important part: Being outside a marked crosswalk doesn’t automatically make a pedestrian responsible for a collision. Under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-93 , drivers still have a duty to exercise due care to avoid hitting pedestrians. That duty matters even more when drivers are sharing the road with vulnerable pedestrians, including children and older adults. Whether you’re behind the wheel or holding a tiny trick-or-treating bucket, slow down, stay alert, and look out for one another.
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month , and with trick-or-treaters filling Atlanta neighborhoods and drivers navigating darker roads, everyone has a role to play in staying safe. Extra caution can go a long way to ensuring the scariest thing your family encounters is a vampire asking for candy. FOR PARENTS: HELP KIDS BE SEEN. Before sending your little ghosts and goblins out for the evening, take a quick look at their costumes. Make sure shoes fit properly and consider adding reflective tape to costumes, bags, or accessories. Flashlights and glow sticks are another easy way to help children see and be seen. Young children should always have an adult or responsible older child with them. Remind kids not to dart between parked cars or run across yards where obstacles may be difficult to see. Whenever possible, stick to sidewalks and well-lit paths, cross at intersections or crosswalks, and put the phones away. Remember the buddy system; it’s tried and true for good reason!
DRIVERS: SLOW DOWN AND EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED.
Halloween requires drivers to be especially alert. Children can be unpredictable, particularly when they’re excited about the next house handing out full-size candy bars. Slow down, scan carefully, and watch for pedestrians in unexpected places. Give yourself plenty of time to react, especially in residential neighborhoods, near parties, and around trick-or-treating hotspots. If you encounter a suspected impaired driver, contact law enforcement rather than trying to handle the situation yourself.
TAKE A BREAK
Cider-Braised Chicken
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4 slices bacon, chopped
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2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme 2 tbsp whole grain mustard
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8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 1/2 lbs) 2 medium tart red apples, cored and cut into wedges
1 tsp kosher salt
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12 oz fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
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1 12-oz bottle hard cider
Directions 1. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; remove from pan, reserving drippings in skillet. 2. Add chicken, skin side down, and cook 10 minutes or until browned, turning once; remove from skillet. 3. Add apples to skillet; cook 4 minutes or until browned on both sides; remove from skillet. 4. Discard drippings. 5. Add cider, thyme, mustard, and salt to skillet, scraping up any browned bits. 6. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Return chicken to skillet. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. 7. Add Brussels sprouts. Cover and cook 5 minutes. 8. Add apples and cook, uncovered, 3–5 minutes more or until chicken is at least 175 F. 9. To serve, divide chicken, Brussels sprouts, and apples among bowls or plates. Spoon cider mixture over top. Sprinkle each with bacon.
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