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Education June 28, 2023

Interview with Cobb teacher fired over book under Georgia’s ‘divisive concepts’ law

By Rebecca Gaunt Katie Rinderle is the first known case of a teacher being fired as a result of Georgia House Bill 1084 which passed in 2022. A picture book…

Education June 28, 2023

Kennesaw State alum takes love of analytics to the big leagues

[This article by Kyle Dawson was first published in the Kennesaw State University Magazine, republished with permission] KENNESAW, Ga. | Jun 28, 2023 Kennesaw State alum Drew Plant has baseball…

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Transportation June 26, 2023

Slight drop in Georgia gasoline prices over past week

Gasoline prices in Georgia have decreased slightly compared to a week ago, with the average price of regular unleaded per gallon costing $3.27, a two-cent drop from this time last…

Transportation June 25, 2023

Expect heavy congestion on South Atlanta Road between Plant Atkinson RD and Nifda BLVD between now and next October

The Cobb County DOT announced that there will be lane closures and road shifts on South Atlanta Road between Plant Atkinson Road and Nifda Boulevard, that is expected to result…

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Transportation June 24, 2023

DOT Researchers Suggested a Way to Make Big Trucks Safer. After Meeting With Lobbyists, Agency Officials Rejected the Idea.

This article by Kartikay Mehrotra and A.C. Thompson originally appeared on the ProPublica website. Series: America’s Dangerous Trucks Inside the Battle to Prevent Deadly Crashes In 2017, researchers at the…

Transportation June 23, 2023

Three southbound lanes to close over the weekend on I-75 near Marietta

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

South Cobb Drive from a narrow shoulder facing oncoming traffic

Transportation June 23, 2023

Lane closures on South Cobb Drive overnight Friday, June 23

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced lane closures overnight Friday on South Cobb Drive as part of the ongoing resurfacing project from the Chattahoochee River bridge at the Atlanta…

Transportation June 19, 2023

Gasoline prices in Georgia climbing slightly upward

Gasoline prices rose in Georgia over the past week. The average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Georgia has risen 2 cents from a week ago and 3 cents from…

Transportation June 16, 2023

There will be lane closures on I-75 at Cumberland Blvd in Cobb County overnight Sunday

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced lane closures on I-75 at Cumberland Blvd this weekend. The GDOT press release described the scope and schedule of the work as follows:…

Transportation June 16, 2023

GDOT announces lane closures on South Cobb Drive overnight Friday beginning at 9 p.m.

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced lane closures on South Cobb Drive overnight Friday, June 16 2023. The GDOT press release described the scope and schedule of the work…

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