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On Saturday night, Atlanta United 2 will take on Huntsville City FC
On July 27, Atlanta United 2 will play division rival Huntsville City FC at Joe Davis Stadium. The game is slated to begin at 8:00 p.m. ET and may be watched live on Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass program. Supporters can also listen to the audio feed for Soccer Down Here.
Nursing Program at Chattahoochee Tech Ranked Top in the State
The nursing program at Chattahoochee Technical College has been ranked as Georgia’s top nursing program by RegisteredNursing.org. The Chattahoochee Tech nursing program achieved the state’s 2024 number one ranking with a top score of 98.22, followed by the University of North Georgia, scoring 96.53, and Kennesaw State University, scoring 96.47. The other top 20 schools ranked by RegisteredNursing.org included Southeastern Technical College, Georgia College, Reinhardt University, and Emory University.
Milestones Show Mostly Improving Results for Cobb, Marietta Schools
Georgia Milestones scores for the 2023-2024 school year released Friday showed Cobb County Schools made improvements in reading across most grade levels, while Marietta City Schools’ results were more varied. For Cobb schools, average scores increased or held steady in 11 of 13 categories in English/language arts (ELA), science and social studies, while Marietta’s results showed scores improved in 10 of 13 categories. The Cobb County School District said its...
Motorcyclist killed in Powder Springs crash, Cobb County police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - At least one person is dead after a crash in Powder Springs, according to Cobb County police. Police said the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement (STEP) unit is investigating a crash at Brownsville Road and C.H. James Parkway in Powder Springs. A motorcyclist was...
GPB evening headlines for July 26, 2024
A state judge in Metro Atlanta's Cobb County has thrown out the county's maps for its commission, invalidating two May primaries. A legislative Comprehensive Health Coverage Commission met for the first time yesterday to address Medicaid reform in Georgia. A new law went into effect that increased fines for illegally...
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. ...
Students at these 36 Cobb schools can get free breakfast and lunch | List
COBB COUNTY, Ga. — New for this academic year, students at 36 Cobb County schools will be able to get free breakfast and lunch. The schools are participating in the USDA Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), a meal service option for schools and districts in low-income areas. The program provides free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students. Families do not have to complete a family meal application to participate, the meals are open to all students.
Cobb County Teachers of the Year Announced
Just a week before the school year starts on Aug. 1, Cobb Schools Superintendent Chris Ragsdale snuck into all-staff meetings at three schools to give one elementary, middle and high school teacher the surprise of their career. Surrounded by their families, school board representative and a half-dozen district staff armed with cameras, Ragsdale announced the elementary school-level, middle school-level and high school-level Teachers of the Year on Thursday. The winners...
1 killed in Canton apartment fire
CANTON, Ga. - A man pulled from a fire at a Canton apartment on Friday evening has died. Firefighters just before 6 p.m. rushed to the Blue Ridge Apartments on Tiffany Lane, just south of Reinhardt College Parkway. According to the Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services, firefighters pulled a male from the smoke-filled apartment.
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...
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.
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