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Georgia eighth-graders are improving in reading and math

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The results of the 2017 National Assessment of Educational Progress show Georgia’s students are improving in eighth grade reading and math, and holding steady in fourth grade math. There was…

Deal: ‘Handshake’ agreement reached between Blue Cross and Piedmont

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Blue Cross customers who use Piedmont Healthcare services will not face any interruption of services due to the contract dispute between the insurance company and the health care provider. According…

Nathan Deal sets Tuesday deadline, threatens ‘executive action’ if Blue Cross, Piedmont cannot agree

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Gov. Nathan Deal has given Piedmont Healthcare and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia a deadline to resolve their contract dispute. Deal said in a tweet Monday morning that…

Nathan Deal to meet with Blue Cross, Piedmont Monday

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State health officials said Thursday that they believe Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia and Piedmont Healthcare — which are deadlocked without a new contract — have moved closer…

New waiver means some Georgia students will take fewer tests

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The Gist: The U.S. Department of Education has given Georgia a waiver that will keep some middle school students from unnecessary testing. What problem does this solve?: Middle school students in…

Still no breakthrough in Blue Cross, Piedmont negotiations

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia and Piedmont Healthcare each said Tuesday that they’re making progress in negotiations to reach a new contract. But major hurdles remain before the…

Mandatory Fun: Recess is about to be required in all Georgia elementary schools

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Update: This bill was not signed by the Governor and did not become law. Below is the original story. The Gist: Georgia lawmakers passed a bill that will make recess…

You Decide: Were Cambridge High students unfairly silenced during school walkout?

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The Issue: While reading a speech about gun control during National School Walkout Day, students at Cambridge High School in Milton were told to stop by school officials and ushered…

Reporter’s Notebook: National Walkout Day protests not without controversy

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Below is the realtime information we gathered during National School Walkout Day in Georgia. A more detailed story will be published Thursday. Check this site for details.

Georgia school systems differ in approach to walkouts

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What's Happening?: In the wake of the school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, the first of several nationwide school protests is upon us. Students nationwide are planning…

Adjust your Fattitude: Why being fat isn’t bad for your health

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Last night, I saw Fattitude –a documentary about how popular culture fosters fat prejudice. It offers an alternative way of thinking. In a word, it was amazing. Although I have been immersed…

Got unexpected medical bills? This Georgia lawmaker wants to help

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At A Glance: Georgia state representative Richard Smith, a republican from Columbus has introduced a bill that could put an end to unexpected medical bills patients receive after hospital procedures.…