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Education June 13, 2023

Cobb high school graduates defy the odds of foster care

By Rebecca Gaunt *Graduates have been identified by first name only and some faces blurred by request. Thirteen students who conquered personal challenges to earn their high school diplomas celebrated…

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Transportation June 12, 2023

Georgia gasoline prices remain steady despite a jump in demand

Gasoline prices have remained steady despite a jump in demand. Georgia drivers have seen a slight decrease in the price of regular unleaded gasoline compared to a week ago, with…

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Education June 6, 2023

Saying that students embrace censorship on college campuses is incorrect – here’s how to discuss the issue more constructively

by Bradford Vivian, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The claim that college students censor viewpoints with which they disagree is now common. Versions…

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Education June 5, 2023

Q&A with John Cristadoro, Republican candidate for Cobb School Board Post 5

By Rebecca Gaunt John Cristadoro, father to two Cobb students, announced his campaign earlier this year for the Cobb County Board of Education. He owns a small business, serves on…

Transportation June 5, 2023

Georgia gasoline prices rise an average of 3 cents over past week

Gas prices in Georgia have increased three cents per gallon on average for regular unleaded compared to a week ago, however they are still 97 cents less than the same…

Education June 4, 2023

Kennesaw State graduate programs meeting rising demands

[This article by Thomas Hartwell was first published in the Kennesaw State University Magazine, republished with permission] From 2021 to 2022, Kennesaw State University enjoyed another year of student body…

Education May 31, 2023

Investigators say Forsyth book bans may have created ‘hostile environment’ for students

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 30, 2023 The U.S. Department of Education has directed Forsyth County middle and…

Transportation May 29, 2023

Georgia gasoline prices remain steady despite rise in cost nationally

Georgia gas prices have remained steady at the pump over the past week, with the average price for regular unleaded gasoline currently at $3.25 per gallon. This is 8 cents…

Education May 28, 2023

Accident spurs Kennesaw State student to research

[This article by David Shelles first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, reprinted with permission] In one moment, Heru Crooks’ life trajectory changed when he was seriously injured in…

Transportation May 26, 2023

Section of Mars Hill Road in Cobb County to be closed from May 30 to June 27

According to a news release from Cobb County, Mars Hill Road will be closed to through traffic from May 30 to June 27, 2023, for bridge rehabilitation, concrete repairs, and…

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