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Pedestrian dies days after being struck in hit-and-run crash in Canton, police say
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'They watched her die': Teen dies hours after arriving at juvenile detention center in front of employees who did nothing, lawsuit says
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The Little Sober Bar to Open in Canton This Fall
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Hickory Flat Public Library Opens Its Doors
After a year and a half, the Hickory Flat Public Library is open again, with more space for visitors now that renovations are complete. The Sequoyah Regional Library System celebrated the official opening of the Hickory Flat Public Library July 25, with a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce. “This library is all about people and spaces,” said SRLS Executive Director Angela...
The Little Sober Bar to Open in Canton This Fall
The Little Sober Bar is growing, with a brick-and-mortar location planned for this fall. The Woodstock-based mobile, non-alcoholic bar announced it will be opening a retail location at 160 Lee St. Suite A in Canton, scheduled for September. The space will have a diverse selection of non-alcoholic beverages, including alcohol-free spirits and wines to beers and unique mixers. ...
Meet the Principal: Mark Vance of Creekview HS!
Our Principals are dedicated leaders, and this month we’ll be introducing you to each of our school district’s new Principals. Please help us celebrate Principal Mark Vance, who this school year will lead Creekview High School!. Creekview High School’s new Principal is very well known in the school...
Woodstock Man Sentenced After Crash That Killed Landscape Worker
A man convicted in a fatal crash that killed a landscape worker in 2020 will serve six years in prison, the Cherokee County District Attorney’s Office announced. On July 24, Senior Superior Court Judge Walter J. Matthews sentenced Patrick Emerson Thomas, 69, of Woodstock, to 15 years, with the first 6 years to serve in prison and the remainder on probation, for two counts of first degree homicide by vehicle, one count of reckless driving, and one count of driving under the influence (less safe,...
Cherokee Schools Announces School Nutrition Teams of the Year
The Cherokee County School District has recognized the winners of its School Nutrition Team of the Year awards. Holly Springs Elementary School STEM Academy is the elementary division winner, and Teasley Middle School is the middle school/high school/center division winner, CCSD announced. The winners were revealed at CCSD’s School Nutrition back-to-school training July 25 at River Ridge High School. ...
What's New in Cobb and Marietta Schools This Year?
Over 100,000 students will return to schools across Cobb next week in both the Marietta and the Cobb County school districts. As students return to class Thursday, drivers should be wary of school buses and zones, slowing down and watching for kids at crosswalks and along the roadway. But parents and students can get excited for several new initiatives and programs in both districts. ...
Georgia officials say tests show improvement following pandemic
(The Center Square) — Georgia education officials say the 2023-24 Georgia Milestones results show "steady academic recovery" among Georgia's public school students following education disruption amid the pandemic. According to education officials, the results, released on Friday, reveal scores "increased or held steady" for 10 of the 13 English language arts, science and social studies assessments. However, math results were not available pending the implementation of new content standards and assessments. ...
Georgia companies deconstruct buildings instead of demolishing them
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. At the Re:Purpose Savannah warehouse on the city’s east side, staff and volunteers spent a recent morning unloading wooden panels from a pickup truck, reglazing old windows and using a metal detector to find and pull out nails in used wood.
Medicare tests payment plan for respite care costs so unpaid caregivers can 'take a break'
LISTEN: A new program is providing relief for family members and unpaid caregivers of Georgians living with dementia. GPB’s Ellen Eldridge has more on the program from Emory’s Integrated Memory Care practice and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Metro-Atlanta patients on Medicaid living with dementia may...
Georgia leaders reflect on the success of the Certified Peer Specialist movement
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A new documentary will chronicle the last 25 years of the Certified Peer Specialist movement. From Stigma to Strength: Georgia is the Birthplace of the Certified Peer Specialist Movement will premiere at a special event on Aug. 8 at 5 p.m. at the Carter Center in Atlanta.
Georgia Chamber opens nominations for Rural Awards
TIFTON – The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced Thursday the nominations process for the inaugural Georgia Chamber Rural Awards. These awards recognize the outstanding efforts of individuals, businesses, organizations, programs and communities that have implemented innovative strategies and mission-based initiatives to address challenges and promote prosperity in Georgia’s rural areas. The winners will be celebrated at an awards luncheon during the Rural Prosperity Summit in Tifton, on Oct. 3. “Countless people and organizations are making a difference in our rural communities," Tiffany Holmes, the director...
Georgia health coverage commission begins its effort to improve health care access
About 2.3 million Georgians are enrolled in either Medicaid or PeachCare for Kids. Enrollment peaked at 3.1 million during the COVID pandemic but has declined since the COVID-related public health emergency ended in May of last year.
UGA Extension program helps farmers adopt sustainable irrigation methods
ATHENS -- Georgia's leading industry is agriculture, which relies significantly on irrigation — approximately half of the state's cropland is irrigated. For most farmers operating on razor-thin profit margins, irrigation is essential as insurance against drought and extended dry periods. Due to this critical dependence, numerous state agencies actively promote water use efficiency to sustain the industry. In the Coastal Plain region of the state, where the majority of crop...
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