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Education August 15, 2024

Cobb schools remove 13 more books across the district

By Rebecca Gaunt Superintendent Chris Ragsdale informed the Cobb County Board of Education at Thursday’s work session that 13 more books have been removed from school libraries across the district….

Road construction equipment on shoulder of road with orange safety barriers

Transportation August 15, 2024

Marietta firm wins two GDOT contracts in latest transportation contract list

Cobb County businesses are often well-represented among the winners when the Georgia Department of Transportation releases its periodic list of contracts. Several large Cobb-based firms are involved in road construction,…

Wellstar Health System President and CEO Candice L. Saunders and KSU President Kathy S. Schwaig (photo courtesy of Kennesaw State University)

Education August 13, 2024

Wellstar commits $25M to expand partnership with Kennesaw State

Wellstar Health System President and CEO Candice L. Saunders and KSU President Kathy S. Schwaig (photo courtesy of Kennesaw State University) The following article and photos first appeared on the…

Transportation August 13, 2024

A packed Baltimore trolley illustrates the ups and downs of US public transit

by Nicholas Dagen Bloom, Hunter College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Since the 1940s, there has been a broad shift away from public transit across…

Gasoline pump resting in its cradle used in articles about Georgia gasoline prices

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…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

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…

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