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Rising healthcare costs are ‘crippling’ Georgia school systems

The cost of healthcare has become one of the biggest financial burdens that Georgia school systems deal with.

Heat advisory issued, storms popping up as steamy July 4th weekend begins

The heat index will bring "feels-like" temps in the 100s. The Peachtree Road Race is expected to begin under a red flag, indicating potentially dangerous conditions.

Ga. teacher gets nearly $300K in settlement over Charlie Kirk social media post

The teacher accused the school system of violating her First Amendment rights.

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