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Education March 20, 2024

‘Blatant misconduct’: Parents want accountability for Cobb schools staff

PHOTO: CCSD staffer Daniel Vehar manned the public signup table after staff coordinated to block district critics (photo by Rebecca Gaunt). by Rebecca Gaunt Who is holding the people in…

A color drawing of a wide assortment of fruits and vegetables

Education March 19, 2024

Free school meals for all may reduce childhood obesity, while easing financial and logistical burdens for families and schools

by Anna Localio, University of Washington and Jessica Jones-Smith, University of Washington, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] School meals are critical to child health. Research…

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

Transportation March 18, 2024

Georgia gasoline prices spike with higher demand, increased oil prices

Georgia gas prices spiked an average of 15 cents per gallon on average for regular unleaded over the past week. According to the weekly report from AAA, we’re now paying…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Education March 15, 2024

School voucher bill emerges from Georgia House with more momentum than in past years

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 14, 2024 A school voucher bill with the backing of powerful Republican leaders…

Transportation March 15, 2024

Major 8-week road closure on South Cobb Drive beginning next Tuesday

The Georgia Department of Transportation announced a major 8-week road closure on South Cobb Drive for the replacement of a culvert. The road will be closed from Fairground Street to…

Transportation March 11, 2024

Georgia’s average gasoline price this week same as last week

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia remained steady over the past week, resting at an average cost of $3.20 per gallon for regular unleaded. “The usual ebb…

Transportation March 4, 2024

Georgia Gas Prices Climb, Hit $3.20 Average

According to the weekly report from AAA, gasoline prices in Georgia rose seven cents over the past week, reaching an average cost of $3.20 for a gallon of regular unleaded. …

Cobb County School District official next to sign criticizing the superintendent

Education March 4, 2024

Cobb schools staff pressured media, accessed student files inappropriately, documents show

by Rebecca Gaunt More than 700 documents returned as part of an open records request have revealed disturbing messages exchanged by Cobb County School District staff in the central office….

Four teens hold up signs with pictures of Chris Ragsdale and the word "opposed"

Education March 2, 2024

‘Fireworks’ at Cobb school board meeting over safety, contract renewal

by Rebecca Gaunt It was another heated meeting for the Cobb County school board Thursday as the Republican board majority extended Superintendent Chris Ragsdale’s contract until 2027 in a 4-3…

Long line outside the Cobb County School District building

Education March 1, 2024

Cobb schools staff acted to silence critics, Teams messages show

Those wishing to speak at public comment have been required to stand in line outside since September when staff coordinated to push critics out of line (Photo by Rebecca Gaunt)…

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Health & Wellness February 12, 2026

Louisville Found PFAS in Drinking Water. The Trump Administration Wouldn’t Require Any Action.

This article by Morgan Watkins, Louisville Public Media, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Morgan Watkins, Louisville Public Media February 12, 2026 Every day, the Ohio River…

Government & Politics, National Government February 12, 2026

US House approves bill mandating proof of citizenship for voting in federal elections

by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 11, 2026 WASHINGTON — The U.S. House passed legislation Wednesday that would require…

Opinion February 12, 2026

Bookman: FBI raid in Fulton County plainly orchestrated by 2020 election deniers

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 12, 2026 The moment that FBI agents showed up with a search warrant…

Justice February 12, 2026

Trump administration losing credibility with judges and grand juries – a former federal judge explains why this is ‘remarkable and unprecedented’

by John E. Jones III, Dickinson College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The word “unprecedented” is getting a workout after a grand jury in Washington…

Psychology February 12, 2026

More than a feeling – thinking about love as a virtue can change how we respond to hate

by Tucker J. Gregor, University of Iowa, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Love and hate seem like obvious opposites. Love, whether romantic or otherwise, involves…

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