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Kennesaw State earns international recognition for Supplemental Instruction program

Kennesaw State earns international recognition for Supplemental Instruction program Kennesaw State University received international recognition for its Supplemental Instruction (SI) program. The program earned accreditation from the International Center for Supplemental Instruction (ICSI) making it the largest program in the U.S. with that designation, according to the news release. “This milestone affirms that our SI team has built a program that not only meets but exceeds international standards for supplemental […]

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Rome, Georgia, USA downtown historic cityscape at twilight.

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Business

Kemp announces $4.3M in new grants to boost rural development across Georgia

Kemp announces $4.3M in new grants to boost rural development across Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced Friday a new round of grants to help develop rural areas. The $4.3 million allotment comes from the Rural Site Development Initiative (RSDI) within the OneGeorgia Authority, according to the news release. “In Georgia, we are committed to bringing good-paying jobs to every part of the state,” Kemp said in the release. “The Rural […]

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Democrat LeMario Brown will face off with Republican Steven McNeel in a special runoff election Feb. 17 for Georgia Senate District 18.

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Politics

Democrat LeMario Brown heads to runoff in Georgia Senate District 18 race

Democrat LeMario Brown heads to runoff in Georgia Senate District 18 race Democrat LeMario Brown received the most votes in a special election of state Senate District 18 and will head to a runoff Feb. 17. Former state Sen. John Kennedy resigned from the seat because he is running for lieutenant governor. Brown will face off against Republican Steven McNeel in the runoff. Early voting begins Feb. 9. Brown recently […]

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Community

Metro Atlanta students compete in eighth annual Black History Bowl

Metro Atlanta students compete in eighth annual Black History Bowl Students from across metro Atlanta take center stage this week, competing in the eighth annual Black History Bowl, an academic competition that puts their knowledge of Black history and culture to the test. While Black history is part of standard classroom instruction, organizers say the bowl gives students a chance to engage with the material in a more public way. […]

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Education

Most Georgia parents support banning cell phones in high schools, survey finds

Most Georgia parents support banning cell phones in high schools, survey finds The topic of cell phones in schools has been frequented by lawmakers in the past two legislative sessions. Georgia’s public elementary and middle schools started implementing a ban on cell phone use during the school day this year, and lawmakers are considering a ban for high school students as well. Emory University conducts an annual survey of Georgia […]

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Avon - March 10, 2024: Kroger Supermarket. Kroger is one of the largest grocery store chains in the United States.

Health

Kroger to close all 18 Little Clinic locations in Georgia by early April

Kroger to close all 18 Little Clinic locations in Georgia by early April Kroger announced last week that it will be closing all 18 locations of The Little Clinic in Georgia. The Little Clinic provides easy, affordable healthcare inside the grocery store that includes vaccinations, common illness treatment and even weight loss advice. A Kroger spokesperson told The Telegraph that the closures will be effective April 4. “We have enjoyed […]

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Politics

Ballots set for March 10 special elections in Georgia

Ballots set for March 10 special elections in Georgia The ballots have been set for several state elections and one federal election scheduled for March 10. The four elections that are on the docket are state House District 130, state House District 94, state Senate District 53 and U.S. Representative District 14. Although the crowded field for District 14 was decided in mid-January, the final qualifying period for District 53 […]

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Health

Advocates urge state leaders address PFAS risks to Georgia water supplies

Advocates urge state leaders address PFAS risks to Georgia water supplies Advocacy groups across Georgia are raising concerns about PFAS — commonly known as “forever chemicals” — as evidence continues to show their presence in drinking water supplies, particularly in parts of northwest Georgia near industrial operations. PFAS are a large group of manmade chemicals that have been used for decades in manufacturing and consumer products. Once released, they can […]

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Community

Georgia groundhogs disagree on winter’s end as Beau Lee sees shadow

Georgia groundhogs disagree on winter’s end as Beau Lee sees shadow Georgia’s groundhogs are having a disagreement this year regarding the end of winter. Gen. Beauregard “Beau” Lee emerged from his home at Dauset Trails Nature Center in Jackson and saw his shadow, indicating six more weeks of winter. At the ceremony to announce Gen. Beauregard “Beau” Lee’s prediction Monday, the crowd was audibly disappointed with his forecast. But, North […]

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