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Assistant principal of north Georgia elementary school saves choking student
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Sam Sachs , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Mary Payne intervened, performing the Heimlich maneuver to save the student's life.
A third-grade student at Kingston Elementary School in north Georgia experienced a choking incident during lunch. The student, Jeran, had taken a large bite of a hamburger and began choking. Assistant Principal Dr.
Mary Payne intervened, performing the Heimlich maneuver to save the student's life. Bartow County School officials confirmed the incident and Dr. Payne's lifesaving actions.
Further details about the incident are available from Bartow County School officials and local news sources, including WSB-TV.
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Category: schools Published: August 16, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A third-grade student at Kingston Elementary School in north Georgia experienced a choking incident during lunch. The student, Jeran, had taken a large bite of a hamburger and began choking…
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