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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. ...
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...
Marietta Theatre Company Presents “Bonnie & Clyde”
The Marietta Theatre Company will present the Tony award-nominated musical, “Bonnie & Clyde” this August at Marietta’s Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Avenue in Marietta. The musical features music by Tony nominee Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde), lyrics by Tony and Oscar winner Don Black (Sunset Boulevard), a book by Emmy nominee Ivan Menchell and direction by Michael Stewart and Chance Harbin formerly of Perry Players. “Bonnie & Clyde,”...
Police: Canton Man Dies After He Was Struck by Vehicle
The pedestrian who was hit by a vehicle on Reinhardt College Parkway earlier this week has died from his injuries, the Canton Police Department reports. The man, identified as Jeffery Buchanan, 58, from Canton, died July 25. Police previously reported that a pedestrian was hit on Reinhardt College Parkway July 22, and was transported to a local hospital. ...
LIFE UNIVERSITY UNVEILS ITS NEW CENTER FOR VETERAN SERVICES AND ENGAGEMENT
Marietta, Georgia – July 26, 2024 – Life University (Life U) is proud to announce the establishment of its new Center for Veteran Services and Engagement, a dedicated initiative designed to support the unique needs of military and veteran students. This Center underscores Life U’s commitment to providing comprehensive resources and a supportive environment for those who have served our country.
Marietta Super Hopes to Expand Cell Phone Ban to High School
MARIETTA — Marietta Schools Superintendent Grant Rivera said he hopes to extend the school district’s new middle school smartphone ban to high school students. Rivera said so during a back-to-school event Thursday. More than 1,100 educators from across Marietta City Schools attended the event at the Marietta High School Performing Arts Center. Rivera told teachers he wants to use the new policy as a guideline to create a similar policy...
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. ...
Rental scam warning: What you need to know
KENNESAW, Ga. - Kennesaw police are issuing a warning about rental scams. On Thursday, they were alerted to a case where a family paid $1,000 to rent a home. They moved in, only to find out the person they paid the money to had nothing to do with the house. Police say that person only pretended to have authority to rent it out, then took the money and ran.
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...
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.
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