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Friday, September 23, 2005
Schools Closed Monday and Tuesday
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
YOWZA, people! School systems are closing Monday and Tuesday at the request of Gov. Perdue. The measure is to conserve fuel. I have confirmed DeKalb, and Gwinnett is also on board, which leads me to believe other districts will also participate. In DeKalb all employees and students will get a 4-day weekend.
Update: The state says all but four districts will close Monday and Tuesday. Those that remain open are Floyd County, City of Rome, Haralson County and City of Thomasville.
Cross-Blogination Alert: Our sister blog, Talk of the Town, is discussing this issue, and comments are still open as of 7 p.m. Friday.
What do you think?
Football and Firearms
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
This story says Clayton schools have beefed up security following shootings at some football games. Cheerleaders and band members will have to leave the game before it’s over. DeKalb, too, is adding more police officers.
For anyone who goes to high school football games, are rivalries out of control? Is this still a recreation event families can safely enjoy?
Story update: The Clayton County school system sent out a press release emphasizing that band members will participate in football games as usual. It seems some band parents have misinterpreted the above story and fear their kids will not be allowed to perform. They will.
On another note: Did anybody see “Everybody Hates Chris,” Chris Rock’s new sitcom about growing up in New York and attending a white school? The show makes some good points about parenting and the downside of busing.(Though the humor is not for the easily offended. It’s a comedy, not a documentary.) Catch it on UPN if you’re interested.
Have a safe weekend, everybody. And thanks for all the well wishes! I’m well and back at work now.
