1. Social media amplifies effects of school fights
Students are recording fights that break out in school and pre-planned fights outside of school hours and uploading them to popular social networks including Instagram, kik, and YouTube. One page dedicated to Clayton County fights has over 30,000 followers. Parents and educators worry the videos only encourage more fighting. [Action taken by school administrators and police]
2. Good news, job hunters!
An economic forecaster at Georgia State University expects nearly 100,000 new jobs in the state of Georgia in 2015. He also predicts state-wide economic growth to improve almost 1% more than 2014. [A Wells Fargo director's take on Georgia's economy]
3. You can soon stroll down Ted Turner Drive
It's official! A portion of Spring Street will be renamed Ted Turner Drive. The Atlanta City Council passed the measure, which received ample support from famous Atlanta residents, in a 9-3 vote. [What opponents to the street change say]
4. Hawks vs. Cavaliers, Game 1
Game one of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals took place last night at Phillips Arena. [Photos from the game]
5. Graduation rates are up in Metro Atlanta schools
Metro Atlanta high schools have seen graduation rates rise significantly in the past few years with one school even seeing a 20% increase in the last three years. Online learning opportunities and advanced data to pinpoint where students need the most help are credited for the improvement. [How state takeovers could change schools]
6. It's Throwback Thursday!
Today's #tbt photo gallery features Atlanta's favorite baseball manager, Bobby Cox! Reflect back on Bobby's Braves career and celebrate Bobby's 74th birthday. [Did you know Bobby holds the record for the most game ejections?]
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