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Georgia homeschoolers one step closer to public school sports and clubs participation

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Homeschool students in Georgia would be allowed to play sports and join clubs at public schools under legislation that cleared the General Assembly Wednesday. The bill, sponsored by Senate Rules…

Third party data breach affects DeKalb County students

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Parents of some DeKalb County school students report they have received a Notice of Data Breach letter from a company called PCS Revenue Control Systems Inc. The letter says that…

Here are the health care reforms that could come to Georgia

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Monday shapes up as a pivotal day for high-profile health bills as the General Assembly enters its final week. Those expected to get a Senate floor vote include a bill…

Coweta County schools will remain closed Monday due to storm damage

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The tornado that ripped through Coweta County Thursday night, damaging schools will cause schools to be closed at least through Monday. According to Coweta County School System Superintendent Evan Horton,…

Georgia residents are getting a tax cut

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Gov. Brian Kemp signed two bills Monday that will hand Georgians a slight income-tax cut and let foster parents tap into a larger tax credit when adopting children. The governor,…

72.9% of Georgia school districts offer full in-person learning

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(The Center Square) – Georgia school districts that offer in-person learning to all grades made up 72.9% of the total as of Feb. 22, the eighth-highest share among all 50…

Should transgender students be barred from girls sports in Georgia?

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Legislation aimed at separating Georgia school sports teams between children assigned male or female at birth advanced in the state Senate Wednesday amid criticism it discriminates against transgender persons. The…

Live Dr. Seuss readings are coming to your home next week

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The Cat in the Hat is Back. As part of the weeklong celebration of the birthday of Dr. Seuss, a virtual storytime is coming to your home courtesy of the…

Georgia is about to make college hazing illegal

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A bill to criminalize hazing on Georgia college and university campuses that comes after the death of a fraternity pledge in Louisiana passed in the state Senate on Friday. Sponsored…

Prom is on for Hall County high schools

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High school students in Hall County will have prom and graduation this year -- traditions that will be returning with social distancing measures due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. High…

Georgia could allow in-state tuition for undocumented students

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Georgia lawmakers have revived debate on a measure to let undocumented students pay in-state tuition for Georgia public colleges and universities that stalled in the General Assembly last year. A…

Georgia tries again to waive standardized testing for 2021

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The Gist: After being rejected for standardized testing waivers by the Trump administration, Georgia is trying again with the Biden administration. Georgia Schools Superintendent Richard Woods and Brian Kemp submitted…

Should Georgia switch to Standard or Daylight Saving Time permanently?

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Georgia would observe standard time all year long under legislation that cleared a state Senate committee Wednesday. Senate Bill 100 would do away with the current practice of switching back…

Is poor air quality affecting your child’s confidence?

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The toll that air pollution takes on a person’s physical health is well documented. But new University of Georgia research suggests there could be another price too: a child’s drive…