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Education August 3, 2024

Georgia schools chief says African American studies decision rooted in ‘divisive concepts’ law

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 1, 2024 Georgia’s 2022 “divisive concepts” bill is to blame for the state’s…

Transportation August 2, 2024

Lane closures on I-285 at South Cobb Drive continue until Monday morning

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced lane closures on I-285 in Cobb County in and near Smyrna this weekend. The press release for the work describes the scope and…

Transportation August 2, 2024

Rolling lane closures on I-75 in Cumberland area of Cobb County throughout weekend

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced rolling lane closures on I-75 in the Cumberland area of Cobb County for the entire weekend. GDOT described the scope and schedule of…

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Education August 2, 2024

Legal battle continues for expelled student to return to Cobb County school

By Rebecca Gaunt As a result of an emergency hearing in Cobb County Superior Court Wednesday, one student who had planned to join his peers Thursday for the first day…

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…

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