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Big party demand for mayoral inauguration pushes big ask for cash
The city of Atlanta gave the world rapper Andre 3000. Step aside, now there’s Andre 250000. Sponsorship for the mayor's inauguration events goes as high as $250,000.
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Worried about paying for college? There are affordable options
There are financial aid resources available in Georgia that can help families make informed decisions, utilize scholarships and grants and reduce reliance on student loans.
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Red flags piling up for Georgia Republicans heading into 2026 midterms
The warnings are mounting for Georgia Republicans about the danger they'll face in the 2026 midterm elections if the party does not change course.
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In some Atlanta neighborhoods, donation bins are more burden than benefit
While the holidays are a time for giving, in several Atlanta neighborhoods, that goodwill is leaving the surrounding areas looking more like dumping grounds.
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Republicans grumble about Democrat Jon Ossoff’s spending wins in Congress
So far, Sen, Jon Ossoff’s funding wins have been mainly about improvements to Georgia military bases.
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AI is essential to helping our teachers plan for success
For educators, the question is no longer whether AI will influence schools, but how we leverage it to strengthen teaching, learning, leading and operations.
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AI is coming for your kids and votes. Georgia should act now.
Georgians need safeguards from AI-generated campaign ads, chatbots, and misinformation. The biggest hurdle for states may be President Donald Trump.
Chronic absenteeism can’t be addressed by threats to children
We have an alarming problem right now in Georgia schools concerning chronic absenteeism. About 19.5% of our beautiful students in 2024-25 missed 10% or more days of school.
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A nod to editors, who catch reporters’ srcewups … and ire
Although sometimes uneasy, the relationship between reporters and those tasked with making stories ‘better’ is an essential one.
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Can the Advent calendar craze and Christianity coexist?
Influencers are unboxing high-end Advent calendars from beauty, food and lifestyle brands. But when I was a kid, this holiday tradition started in the church.







