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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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Education July 30, 2024

5 growing threats to academic freedom

by Isaac Kamola, Trinity College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The ability to teach and conduct research free from political interference is the cornerstone of…

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Education July 29, 2024

Students respond to state super’s decision to not approve AP African American studies

Image created by Cobb County Courier using elements from a licensed account at Canva Pro By Rebecca Gaunt “At that time, they told us it was a paper tiger,” educator…

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Transportation July 29, 2024

Georgia gas prices steady at $3.33 amid low demand

Photo above by Larry Felton Johnson/Cobb County Courier Georgia gasoline prices fell, but not by much. According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia have decreased a modest one…

Transportation July 26, 2024

Weekend lane closures on I-75 in Cobb County near the Cumberland area

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced lane closures on I-75 in the Cumberland area over the weekend. The press release for the work describes the scope and schedule as…

Transportation July 26, 2024

Lane closures on West Atlanta Street in Cobb County Friday and Sunday overnights

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced single lane closures on West Atlanta Street (SR 5) from South Cobb Drive to Marietta Parkway on Friday and Sunday overnights. The press…

Transportation July 26, 2024

Lane closures on I-20 in Cobb Douglas and Fulton beginning this evening, Friday, July 26

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced lane closures on I-20 in Cobb, Douglas and Fulton counties beginning tonight, Friday July 26, and lasting through the weekend. The press release…

Transportation July 26, 2024

Weekend lane closures on I-285 in Cobb and Fulton beginning tonight

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced lane closures on I-285 between South Cobb Drive and Bolton Road over the weekend. The press release for the road work describes the…

Education July 26, 2024

Cobb Youth Leadership announces its 2024-2025 roster of high school students in Cobb

Cobb Youth Leadership submitted the following news release announcing its 2024-2025 class: Cobb Youth Leadership (CYL), a development program for high school juniors, sponsored by the Leadership Cobb Alumni Association…

Education July 25, 2024

Georgia governor questions state school chief’s thinking after AP African American studies nixed

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 24, 2024 Three days after she finished a summer training course to teach…

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