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Mayor Shares Plans for Smyrna in State of the City
SMYRNA — It’s an exciting time to live in Smyrna, Mayor Derek Norton says. Norton delivered his State of the City Address to hundreds of community members and elected officials at the Smyrna Community Center Wednesday night. During the address, the mayor highlighted the city’s accomplishments in 2023 and shared what to expect in the upcoming year. ...
CobbLinc Replacing Fareboxes on All Buses
Cobb County’s bus system is installing new fareboxes on all 90 of its buses, replacing old machines that were regularly malfunctioning. CobbLinc plans to have the new fareboxes installed on all buses by Aug. 1. Riders can pay for their bus trip with CobbLinc tickets and passes, Breeze cards, the Breeze mobile app or exact cash. ...
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. ...
Cobb to Continue Offering AP African American Studies
Cobb County Schools confirmed it will continue to offer AP African-American studies at one high school after State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced he would not recommend the Georgia Department of Education fund the pilot course for the 2024-25 school year. The announcement sparked outrage and disbelief among critics, some drawing connection to the “divisive concepts” legislation passed by the General Assembly’s Republican leaders in 2022, which prohibited teaching U.S. history in a way that might make any student feel guilty or that they are...
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...
Photos: Artists prepare for inaugural Atlanta Crossroads Mural Festival on Saturday
ATLANTA - The inaugural Atlanta Crossroads Mural Festival is set to kick off at noon on Saturday. The event is the culmination of local artists celebrating public art in the city. The backdrop is a 20,000 square feet mural situated near the intersection of Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. and Humphries...
Atlanta History Center highlighting city’s ties to the Olympics
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Athletes from around the world are getting ready to compete at the Paris Olympics. At the Atlanta History Center, stories are told through artifacts, photos, and 3,000 3-D objects. With 25 members of Team USA hailing from Georgia, representatives say this is a great time to reminisce about our city’s Olympic history.
Village Premier Collection agent, team move to Side platform
Atlanta Realtor Angel Crayton recently launched 14th & Luxe, a new real estate agency on the Side brokerage platform. Crayton and her 14-agent team previously operated as the Luxe Living Atlanta team at the Village Premier Collection. In 2023, they closed $80 million in sales. Crayton serves on the board...
Katie Janness murder 3 years later: What's changed?
The murder of Katie Janness and her dog Bowie near the entrance of Atlanta's Piedmont Park remains unsolved nearly 3 years after the brutal stabbing attack. While security has been stepped up in the area, her murderer still remains at large.
Support the future of woodworking at the IWF Silent Auction
ATLANTA — Woodworking professionals and supporters of skilled trades can bid on exciting items and experiences at the International Woodworking Fair 2024 Silent Auction. This fun and charitable event raises funds for the Woodwork Career Alliance (WCA), a non-profit dedicated to developing the next generation of woodworkers. Bid for...
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