Exclusive: New Georgia Project shuts down, ending a decade of political influence in state
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Atlanta sets tuition rates for upcoming school year

July 16, 2012

Children who live outside the city of Atlanta but want to attend Atlanta Public Schools will pay $9,714 for the 2012-13 school year, according to tuition rates approved this summer. Special education students will pay $19,793 plus costs for additional services based on the student's needs. Evening high school rates were set at $982 per class for non-residents and $196 per class for residents over age 21. Residents age 16-21 can take evening courses for free. Information: www.atlanta.k12.ga.us

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Corbin Spencer, right, field director of New Georgia Project and volunteer Rodney King, left, help Rueke Uyunwa register to vote. The influential group is shutting down after more than a decade. (Hyosub Shin/AJC 2017)

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New Georgia Project shuts down, ending a decade of political influence in state

Founded in 2013, the organization was credited with registering tens of thousands of left-leaning voters who helped turn Georgia into a political battleground.

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ICE spent more money on its recruitment campaign in Atlanta this month than in any other city.

Street vendors fear being sidelined by Atlanta’s World Cup permit freeze

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