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Pics: Primrose Preschoolers Calm Parents' Nerves Amid I-85 Stress In Norcross
With the I-85 repairs stressing adults out, preschoolers at Primrose School in Norcross have treats and eats to calm commuters' nerves.
NORCROSS, GA -- The Interstate 85 traffic congestion is not only affecting adults, metro Atlanta's youngest residents are being impacted as well -- but they are turning the tables.
Preschoolers at Primrose School of Peachtree Corners in Norcross recently did their part in turning grown-ups' frowns to smiles.
Children, including 5-year-old Richard, distributed smiles and treats to parents every morning as they came to the school to drop off their kids.
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Over several days, the preschoolers have given out “Chill Pills” (Skittles) with an RX prescription (Take one by mouth as needed to ease stress from the commute); Bear claws for a more bearable commute; cinnamon rolls guaranteed to help parents “Keep Calm and Roll On”; Fruit for the commute and Coffee for the drive, the school said.
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Richard handed out treats Thursday and will do so Friday as well from 7 to 9 a.m. at the school.
Image courtesy of Primrose
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