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Education January 15, 2025

US secretary of education helps set national priorities in a system primarily funded and guided by local governments

by Dustin Hornbeck, University of Memphis, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Department of Education has been a source of political controversy since its creation…

Education January 15, 2025

Kennesaw State, Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement partnership will expedite career advancement for educators

[This article by Travis Highfield first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] A new partnership between the Bagwell College of Education and the Georgia Leadership Institute…

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Education January 14, 2025

Georgia lawmakers set to debate school policies, from safety to 1985 school spending formula

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]January 13, 2025 Georgia’s school kids are heading back to school on Monday, and Georgia…

Education January 13, 2025

Family champions education, opportunity at Kennesaw State through gift

[The following article by Elyssa Reed first appeared on the Kennesaw State Unversity website, republished with permission. Photo by Judith Pishnery] Borja de Olano, a retired executive from The Coca-Cola…

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Transportation January 13, 2025

Georgia gas prices rise 3 cents over the past 7 days

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia rose three cents over the past week. reaching an average cost of $2.93 per gallon for regular unleaded. “This month, oil…

Snowy roadway and Chevron station at the intersection of Veterans Memorial Highway and Oakdale Road/Discovery Blvd. A highway road sign hangs over the intersection

Weather January 12, 2025

Winter storm kept police in Cobb County busy; travel danger still present

By Mark Woolsey Travel conditions eased across Cobb County Saturday after Friday’s snowstorm kept first responders and road crews hopping. Authorities warn that problems could still crop up in the…

Weather January 12, 2025

Subfreezing temperatures plus thawing slush creates ice hazard in metro Atlanta

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a special weather statement late Saturday evening and a hazardous weather outlook Sunday morning. Patchy fog is expected across the region until 10 a.m….

Weather January 11, 2025

Winter storm warning for metro Atlanta ends 7 a.m. Saturday, but some hazards continue

The winter storm warning for north and central Georgia counties ends at 7 a.m. Saturday, January 11, but the National Weather Service hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and the…

Weather January 10, 2025

Snow blankets Cobb County — and there could be more to come

By Mark Woolsey Snow blanketed Cobb County this morning, and there could be more to come. Reports from various sources indicated that roughly 2.5 inches had come down by late…

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Weather January 10, 2025

Heavy mixed precipitation expected in metro Atlanta with approaching winter storm

Heavy mixed precipitation is expected for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia as the winter storm watch has been upgraded to a winter storm warning. The…

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