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Transportation August 12, 2024

Georgia gasoline price average drops another five cents

Georgia gasoline prices declined another five cents on average for a gallon of regular unleaded. According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia now average $3.23 per gallon. “Students…

Education August 8, 2024

KSU’s Kaukinen, Gay, chosen for USG Executive Leadership Institute

This article first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission. Kennesaw State University’s Catherine (Katie) Kaukinen and Stephen Gay have been selected to participate in the 2024-2025…

Education August 7, 2024

Mom still waiting on Cobb schools’ policy update after daughter denied participation in graduation

Ashlynn Rich testifies at Cobb Board of Education meeting (photo by Rebecca Gaunt) By Rebecca Gaunt A mom whose daughter was denied the opportunity to participate appropriately in her own…

Education August 6, 2024

Cobb County reminds drivers of increased penalties for passing school buses

Photo used under license from Canva Pro If you notice a school bus stopped ahead with its flag up, don’t give in to the temptation to pass it, no matter…

Transportation August 5, 2024

Georgia gasoline prices continue recent decline

Georgia gasoline prices continue the recent decline. According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia declined five cents over the past week the past week, reaching an average cost…

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Education August 3, 2024

Georgia schools chief says African American studies decision rooted in ‘divisive concepts’ law

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 1, 2024 Georgia’s 2022 “divisive concepts” bill is to blame for the state’s…

Transportation August 2, 2024

Lane closures on I-285 at South Cobb Drive continue until Monday morning

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced lane closures on I-285 in Cobb County in and near Smyrna this weekend. The press release for the work describes the scope and…

Transportation August 2, 2024

Rolling lane closures on I-75 in Cumberland area of Cobb County throughout weekend

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced rolling lane closures on I-75 in the Cumberland area of Cobb County for the entire weekend. GDOT described the scope and schedule of…

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Education August 2, 2024

Legal battle continues for expelled student to return to Cobb County school

By Rebecca Gaunt As a result of an emergency hearing in Cobb County Superior Court Wednesday, one student who had planned to join his peers Thursday for the first day…

Education July 31, 2024

Kennesaw State professor awarded $3.5 million Spencer Foundation Grant

This article by Raynard Churchwell first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission In conjunction with an ongoing effort to address the dearth of Asian American studies…

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Business & Economy, Local Business January 3, 2026

Cobb County Licenses Varied New Businesses to Start New Year

Cobb County began the new year with a wave of entrepreneurial activity, issuing licenses to 36 new businesses during the final week of December and first days of January, according…

News, Transportation January 3, 2026

This week’s schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project This week’s updated schedule…

Sports January 3, 2026

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