Georgia leaders pledge to address rising college costs

A review of rising college costs in Georgia by the state auditor shows parents and students are shouldering more of the costs over the past decade.

Here are some highlights from the report:

The average yearly cost of attending a state university grew from $8,361 in 2006 to $14,791 in 2016
The average HOPE scholarship decreased 22 percent
Nearly all universities in the system have increased fees to cover costs of everything from athletic programs to paying for facilities such as new student centers
The state legislature failed to appropriate enough money to keep up with enrollment growth, leading to an essential decrease in amount of money per student educated

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DeKalb schools superintendent pleads not guilty to federal charges

Devon Horton has resigned from his role as DeKalb County superintendent, He has pleaded not guilty to federal charges stemming from his previous job in Illinois.

The music stopped at Morris Brown. Two decades later, it might start again.

It’s hard to tell the story of the private Atlanta historically Black college without mentioning the famed Marching Wolverines.

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THE FUTURE OF MARTA

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MARTA’s routes, reach and reputation were defined as much by race as by ridership, leaving a legacy of inequity that still shapes how Atlantans move — or don’t move.

Rivian layoffs to hit hundreds, but Georgia impacts expected to be small

The company is looking to reduce costs as it prepares to start production of its R2 crossover, which Rivian has said will eventually be built at its planned Georgia plant.

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Auditor’s report, college costs up 77 percent in a decade

DeKalb schools superintendent pleads not guilty to federal charges

The music stopped at Morris Brown. Two decades later, it might start again.

Cobb school board member accused in civil case of $250K theft agrees to settle lawsuit

DeKalb schools superintendent pleads not guilty to federal charges

Cobb school board member accused in civil case of $250K theft agrees to settle lawsuit

The music stopped at Morris Brown. Two decades later, it might start again.

Riding the color line: How race built Atlanta’s MARTA system

Rivian layoffs to hit hundreds, but Georgia impacts expected to be small

Bert Weiss shares his 6 favorite ‘Bert Show’ moments: Six Flags, Mariah Carey