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Maureen Downey has written editorials and opinion pieces about local, state and federal education policy since the 1990s.
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Supreme Court rulings could factor into case of Cobb teacher fired over book
Two Supreme Court rulings could impact a lawsuit by a Georgia teacher fired over a book she read to her class.
School starts in about a month in metro Atlanta. Check the dates here.
Most students in metro Atlanta will start school the first week of August, while others go back in July. Some school districts are already preparing for the return.
Two Georgia schools ranked among nation’s most beautiful campuses
Travel & Leisure magazine named its 30 most beautiful colleges and universities in the nation, and Berry College and the University of Georgia made the list
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Corporate pullback from LGBTQ groups leaves Atlanta organizations in the lurch
Some Atlanta LGBTQ groups are reevaluating their programming and staffing in light of the reduced support.
Atlanta mayor: Property tax hike needed to keep up with population growth
Andre Dickens said a property tax hike is almost unavoidable, as Atlanta’s leaders work to keep up with population growth that brings increased demand for city services.
GDOT’s roadside helpers return to 24/7 service
The highway helpers who patrol metro Atlanta’s interstates will return to 24/7 service on Tuesday, just in time for the busy holiday weekend.