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Georgia parents in crisis will soon have a new way to surrender a newborn
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ashlyn Webb , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points This option allows them to surrender the baby anonymously and safely. A new option is becoming available for parents who feel unable to care for their newborn.
A new option is becoming available for parents who feel unable to care for their newborn. This option allows them to surrender the baby anonymously and safely. A specially designed box is being installed to facilitate this process.
The box is climate-controlled and contains a clear space for the newborn to stay until help arrives. Once the baby is placed inside, the box cannot be accessed from the outside.
Further details about this new option can be found through the WSB-TV News app, which provides updates as news breaks.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 21, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
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