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City of Atlanta looks to ban smoke shops near schools
The ordinance would prevent vape and smoke shops from being within 1,000 feet of any elementary and secondary school.
Georgia’s new voucher program could boost homeschooling surge in Black community
As Georgia prepares to implement a new school voucher program, the state is witnessing a surge in Black families choosing ...
UGA baseball player sues NCAA for another year of eligibility
ATHENS, Ga. — A University of Georgia baseball player is suing the NCAA for another year of eligibility. Dylan Goldstein and ...
Dark horse SEC championship contender who can stop a Texas-Georgia title bout rematch
They also have the two best odds of winning the SEC Championship Game. Texas has the best in the SEC at +210, while Georgia is not that far off their tail at +390. After that, Alabama and Tennessee ...
Braves’ AJ Smith-Shawver, Hurston Waldrep feel better prepared to succeed
Smith-Shawver and Waldrep will get a fresh start, this time without as much attention or outside expectations.
Beyond Tulsa: Uncovering America’s forgotten Black Wall Streets and their legacies today
Stacker used Census data and other sources to explore the history of Black Wall Streets and their legacy in present-day Black ...
Illinois bill would allow community colleges to offer 4-year degrees
If SB2482 passes, Illinois community colleges could offer four-year baccalaureate degree programs and confer a bachelor's ...
Bill to expand Georgia school voucher access, backed by Lt. Gov., goes before committee
The new bill, SB 152, would expand those eligible to include biological or adopted children of individuals who are foster ...
Fed's Bostic expects two rate cuts in 2025, but sees widespread uncertainty
Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic said on Thursday the U.S. central bank should still be able to lower interest rates by a half a percentage point this year, though there remains ...
State releases new list of lowest performing Georgia public schools
The new list includes 31 schools from Atlanta Public Schools, 22 from Clayton County Schools, 16 from Gwinnett County Schools ...
Unlimited transfers should be core issue for college athletics leaders. Why aren’t they fixing it?
The very idea of athletes as employees is a third rail for college leaders, what they’re lobbying Congress to legislate ...
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Fast-track to a bachelor's: Why colleges are offering 3-year degrees
Several colleges in New England — and a growing number nationwide — are offering a compressed college experience amid ...