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Education May 31, 2023

Investigators say Forsyth book bans may have created ‘hostile environment’ for students

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 30, 2023 The U.S. Department of Education has directed Forsyth County middle and…

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Transportation May 29, 2023

Georgia gasoline prices remain steady despite rise in cost nationally

Georgia gas prices have remained steady at the pump over the past week, with the average price for regular unleaded gasoline currently at $3.25 per gallon. This is 8 cents…

Education May 28, 2023

Accident spurs Kennesaw State student to research

[This article by David Shelles first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, reprinted with permission] In one moment, Heru Crooks’ life trajectory changed when he was seriously injured in…

Transportation May 26, 2023

Section of Mars Hill Road in Cobb County to be closed from May 30 to June 27

According to a news release from Cobb County, Mars Hill Road will be closed to through traffic from May 30 to June 27, 2023, for bridge rehabilitation, concrete repairs, and…

Transportation May 26, 2023

Drivers in Georgia get a break as GDOT suspends road work for the Memorial Day weekend

Drivers in Georgia will get a break this Memorial Day weekend, including in Cobb County where the roadwork seems perpetual. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced that it is…

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Education May 26, 2023

GED testing comes to the Cobb County Adult Detention Center

The office of Cobb County Sheriff Craig Owens announced that the General Education Development (GED) test was administered to detainees at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center for the first…

Education May 25, 2023

Cobb County School District accused of retaliation after parent filed complaint with state

By Rebecca Gaunt The mother of a 5-year-old denied disability services by the Cobb County School District is now petitioning the Georgia Office of State Administrative Hearings for a due…

Transportation May 22, 2023

Gasoline prices in Georgia show modest decrease on low demand

Gasoline prices in Georgia have experienced a modest decrease compared to a week ago, at an average of $3.25 per gallon for regular unleaded, a one-cent drop from this time…

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Public Transit May 21, 2023

Public meeting scheduled on the Cumberland Transit Center Site Feasibility Study

If you’re interested in giving input into a very important practical aspect of public transit in Cobb County, one that has a direct impact on the rider experience and efficiency…

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Education May 19, 2023

New Eastvalley Elementary opening delayed for 2023-2024 school year

By Rebecca Gaunt Eastvalley Elementary School students will have one more first day of school in the current building on Lower Roswell Road. The new building on Holt Road was…

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Environment, Weather & Environment February 11, 2026

Sierra Club Georgia Statement on Trump Administration’s Elimination of the EPA’s Endangerment Finding

Sierra Club Georgia submitted the following statement: In a brazen assault on the health and welfare of the American public, the Trump administration finalized its rule revoking the Environmental Protection…

Immigration February 11, 2026

“The world just seems like it’s against them. So it’s really hard when the school does this on top of everything else they’re dealing with”

Students participated at a walkout at Lakeside High School on January 21, 2025. Photo credit: Sophia Qureshi [This story was first published by 285 South, republished with permission] By Sofia…

Health & Wellness February 11, 2026

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