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Transportation August 14, 2023

Gasoline prices in Georgia take slight dip

After a few weeks of trending upward, gasoline prices in Georgia have finally started to dip, providing some small relief for drivers who have been feeling the strain at the…

Transportation August 7, 2023

Heat, oil prices contribute to a jump in Georgia gasoline prices

The cost of filling up at the pump in Georgia continues to rise, with the average gas price now reaching $3.66 per gallon for regular unleaded. This represents an increase…

Transportation August 4, 2023

Lane closures on I-75 near Smyrna and Vinings for bridge preservation work

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced lane closures on I-75 near Smyrna and Vinings from Friday evening, August 4, through Monday morning for bridge preservation work. The GDOT public…

Transportation August 3, 2023

Ever-larger cars and trucks are causing a safety crisis on US streets – here’s how communities can fight back

by Kevin J. Krizek, University of Colorado Boulder, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Deadly traffic incidents have declined in most developed countries in recent years….

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Public Transit August 2, 2023

Pilot autonomous shuttle underway in Cobb Cumberland area

The Cumberland Community Improvement District (CCID) and Beep, a manufacturer of autonomous electric vehicles, launched the Cumberland Hopper, an autonomous shuttle pilot program that aims to revolutionize transportation options within…

Transportation July 31, 2023

Georgia gasoline prices continue to rise, with crude oil price the likely main cause

Gasoline prices in Georgia, and in Cobb County, continued to rise over the past week, according to the weekly report from AAA. AAA attributes the jump in prices to the…

Education July 25, 2023

Cobb County School District not liable in redistricting lawsuit

By Rebecca Gaunt A lawsuit, filed in June 2022, alleging the Cobb County School District’s new maps are racially gerrymandered is moving forward against the Cobb Board of Elections, but…

Transportation July 24, 2023

Despite low local demand, Georgia gasoline prices continue to rise over past week

Despite low demand locally, which would normally cause prices to fall, gasoline prices in Georgia have continued to rise over the past week. According to the weekly report from AAA,…

Education July 22, 2023

Cobb school board approves lower millage rate after heated debate

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County School Board reduced the millage rate for the first time since 2007, but Vice Chair David Banks, who argued for a larger reduction, was…

Beverly Wynne holding sign with photo of her son and words, "my son is not a divisive concept"

Education July 21, 2023

Protestors tell board they want more inclusivity in Cobb County School District

By Rebecca Gaunt Community members in purple shirts that read “Ban Bias Not Books” showed up to push back against the “divisive concepts” law that has a Cobb teacher fighting…

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Science & Technology January 2, 2026

AI is making spacecraft propulsion more efficient – and could even lead to nuclear-powered rockets

by Marcos Fernandez Tous, University of North Dakota; Preeti Nair, University of North Dakota; Sai Susmitha Guddanti, University of North Dakota, and Sreejith Vidhyadharan Nair, University of North Dakota, [This…

Health & Wellness January 2, 2026

Midlife weight gain can start long before menopause – but you can take steps early on to help your body weather the hormonal shift

by Vinaya Gogineni, Vanderbilt University and Anna Barton Bradley, Vanderbilt University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] You’re in your mid-40s, eating healthy and exercising regularly….

Government & Politics January 2, 2026

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