Did Georgia ban helium balloon releases? Not quite. Here’s what the new law actually says and why social media is confused.

Most new laws in Georgia passed during the 2025 legislative session take effect today, July 1. But there isn't one related to ...

Releasing helium-filled balloons in celebration, remembrance or promotion has become trendy over the past four decades. It’s ...

Balloon releases, including those using helium, are still legal in Georgia, despite what social media may say. Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the the Deep South Connect ...

An ongoing investigation into the death of an Illinois 6-year-old revealed he likely suffocated on a Mylar-helium filled balloon, according to Wabash County coroner Shaun Keepes. Keepes said he ...

MOUNT CARMEL, Ill. — A balloon likely suffocated a 6-year-old boy in Illinois, according to the Wabash County Coroner's Office. The boy was identified by his aunt on Facebook as Gunner Matthew ...

MOUNT CARMEL, Ill. — A balloon likely suffocated a 6-year-old boy in Illinois, according to the Wabash County Coroner's Office. The boy was identified by his aunt on Facebook as Gunner Matthew ...

MOUNT CARMEL, Ill. — A balloon likely suffocated a 6-year-old boy in Illinois, according to the Wabash County Coroner's Office. The boy was identified by his aunt on Facebook as Gunner Matthew ...

MOUNT CARMEL, Ill. — A balloon likely suffocated a 6-year-old boy in Illinois, according to the Wabash County Coroner's Office. The boy was identified by his aunt on Facebook as Gunner Matthew ...

MOUNT CARMEL, Ill. — A balloon likely suffocated a 6-year-old boy in Illinois, according to the Wabash County Coroner's Office. The boy was identified by his aunt on Facebook as Gunner Matthew ...

MOUNT CARMEL, Ill. — A balloon likely suffocated a 6-year-old boy in Illinois, according to the Wabash County Coroner's Office. The boy was identified by his aunt on Facebook as Gunner Matthew ...