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Education October 20, 2023

Cobb school board votes to leave authority to remove books with superintendent

By Rebecca Gaunt In a 5-2 vote at the work session, the Cobb County Board of Education voted to reject Post 2 board member Becky Sayler’s proposal to place decision-making…

Education October 18, 2023

Cobb school board member proposing updates to library book policy

Photo from Becky Sayler’s election campaign By Rebecca Gaunt Cobb County Board of Education member Becky Sayler announced Wednesday that she will propose updates to the Cobb County School District’s…

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Education October 17, 2023

Georgia students still struggle to catch up on reading skills three years after pandemic learning loss

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 16, 2023 Three school years after classrooms shut their doors in March 2020…

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

Transportation October 16, 2023

Gasoline prices in Georgia continue to decline despite war in Gaza and Israel

Gasoline prices in Georgia continued to decline over the past week, with the gas tax suspension and the national decrease in demand the likeliest causes. This decline took place despite…

Education October 11, 2023

MIC and ACT education town hall to take up divisive concepts law

Mableton Improvement Coalition (MIC) and the Austell Community Task Force (ACT) will lead a town hall webinar tomorrow night, Thursday October 12, around several important issues in education, including the…

Education October 11, 2023

No clear answers from Cobb County schools about mayhem at September meeting

Photo of conditions inside lobby before the public comment signup was abruptly moved outdoors by Rebecca Gaunt By Rebecca Gaunt Community members are still asking what led to last month’s…

Transportation October 9, 2023

Georgia gas price at the pump drops significantly over past week

[Gasoline pump (Photo Cobb County Courier/Larry Felton Johnson)] by Larry Felton Johnson Gasoline prices took a significant drop in Georgia over the past week, driven by the gas tax suspension,…

Education October 4, 2023

After the pandemic, too many kids are still missing school

by Grant Blankenship, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 3, 2023 On the first cool day of fall in Macon, Bruce Elementary…

Transportation October 2, 2023

Gasoline prices drop over past week, driven by Kemp’s gas tax supension + seasonal reduction in demand

Gasoline prices in Georgia have dropped compared to the previous week, with drivers now paying an average of $3.24 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. This is 6 cents lower…

Transportation October 1, 2023

Austell Road lane closures continue Sunday overnight, October 1, 2023

The lane closure will continue on Austell Road overnight Sunday, Oct 1, 2023. This is part of a resurfacing project that will continue through spring, and is on the stretch…

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Weather February 12, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, February 12, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, February 12, 2026, with a high near 60 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Environment, Weather & Environment February 11, 2026

Sierra Club Georgia Statement on Trump Administration’s Elimination of the EPA’s Endangerment Finding

Sierra Club Georgia submitted the following statement: In a brazen assault on the health and welfare of the American public, the Trump administration finalized its rule revoking the Environmental Protection…

Immigration February 11, 2026

“The world just seems like it’s against them. So it’s really hard when the school does this on top of everything else they’re dealing with”

Students participated at a walkout at Lakeside High School on January 21, 2025. Photo credit: Sophia Qureshi [This story was first published by 285 South, republished with permission] By Sofia…

Health & Wellness February 11, 2026

New Medicaid Work Rules Likely To Hit Middle-Aged Adults Hard

This article by Samantha Liss and Sam Whitehead first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Samantha Liss and Sam Whitehead February 11, 2026 Lori Kelley’s deteriorating vision has…

Government & Politics, National Government February 11, 2026

Republicans on US House Homeland panel defend immigration tactics at tense hearing

by Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 10, 2026 WASHINGTON — The head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement declined…

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