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Connie Jackson addresses the board in support of the teachers raises. (photo by Rebecca Gaunt)

Education July 19, 2018

Board of Education Approves Raise For Cobb County Teachers

The Cobb County Board of Education unanimously approved a 2.6 percent raise for 15,000 employees Thursday. Previously, the board had approved a 1.1 percent raise for teachers, in addition to…

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Cobb County School District April 22, 2018

Cobb Teachers Receive Raise; No Change to Compensation for Substitutes

The Cobb County Board of Education approved a 1.1 percent raise for teachers Thursday, as well as a one-time 1.1 percent bonus. While news of a raise is welcome, teachers…

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Education February 24, 2026

Trump Education Department outsources more responsibilities, continuing proposed wind-down

by Shauneen Miranda, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 23, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration took more steps Monday to…

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Ethics February 24, 2026

Meekness isn’t weakness – once considered positive, it’s one of the ‘undersung virtues’ that deserve defense today

by Timothy J. Pawl, University of St. Thomas, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] What do you envision when you think of meekness? You probably see…

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Business & Economy, Local Business February 22, 2026

Cobb County Adds 68 New Businesses in Weekly License Report

The business license filings over the past week for unincorporated Cobb County reflect a broad mix of professional services, construction trades, retail establishments and personal service providers. A significant share…

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Health & Wellness February 18, 2026

When ICE sweeps a community, public health pays a price – and recovery will likely take years

by Nicole L. Novak, University of Iowa and William D. Lopez, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Trump administration announced on Feb….

Crime & Public Safety February 17, 2026

Chatham County teacher killed in crash by suspect fleeing ICE

by Margaret Coker, The Current, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 17, 2026 A Chatham County elementary school teacher en route to…

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Government & Politics, State Government February 16, 2026

Lawmakers push plan to lift Georgia’s lagging literacy rates

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 16, 2026 A majority of Georgia’s third graders – 62% – are not…

Curious Kids February 9, 2026

Is the whole universe just a simulation?

by Zeb Rocklin, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have…

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Health & Wellness February 5, 2026

States that once led in child vaccination fall as they expand exemptions

by Tim Henderson, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 5, 2026 States that were leaders in childhood vaccination before the pandemic are…

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Health & Wellness March 2, 2026

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