Georgia Baby Box bill could come to Thomas County

Georgia Baby Box bill could come to Thomas County

As lawmakers consider legalizing newborn safety devices across Georgia, Thomas County residents and health advocates are weighing whether baby boxes could prevent unsafe abandonment and support mothers in crisis.As Georgia lawmakers weigh HB 350, a bill allowing secure newborn safety devices statewide, a Thomas County doula is pushing for local implementation to help mothers in crisis.The legislation would expand Georgia's existing Safe Haven la…