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Multiple Barrow County schools received bomb threats Wednesday morning, prompting district-wide lockdowns as authorities conduct security sweeps across affected campuses.

Barrow County Schools on Lockdown After Multiple Bomb Threats

by B.T. ClarkMay 2, 2025

The legislation's chief sponsor was Rep. Lehman Franklin, R-Statesboro, whose wife June received IVF treatment and is expecting a child next month.

IVF is Finally Protected Under Georgia Law

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 1, 2025May 1, 2025

Cobb County Schools has removed "American Psycho" from its libraries, adding to an already extensive list of banned books that students can no longer access.

Cobb School District Bans ‘American Psycho:’ What We Know

by B.T. ClarkApril 30, 2025April 30, 2025

Roxanne Donovan, a licensed psychologist and professor at Kennesaw State University's Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences, has been named the University Distinguished Professor, the institution's highest faculty honor.

Psychology Professor Receives Kennesaw State’s Highest Faculty Honor

by B.T. ClarkApril 30, 2025April 30, 2025

🚨 What We Know: According to Cherokee School District officials, a Code Red alarm was accidentally activated Tuesday morning at Little River Elementary School in Cherokee County. Officials quickly determined there was no actual threat to the school, and the Code Red status was lifted. The school was on lockdown for about five minutes.

False Alarm Triggers Brief Code Red Lockdown At Little River Elementary

by B.T. ClarkApril 30, 2025April 30, 2025

A new analysis from Addiction-Rep ranks Georgia’s Medicaid program as the lowest in the nation for mental health care. The report, which uses data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, scores states on how well their Medicaid programs serve adults with mental health needs.

Georgia’s Medicaid Program Ranks Last in Mental Health Care

by B.T. ClarkApril 29, 2025April 29, 2025

Georgia families will see changes in schools after Governor Brian Kemp signed seven new education bills into law. The new laws touch on everything from school safety to who can play on girls’ and boys’ sports teams.

Kemp Signs Controversial School Safety And Transgender Sports Bills

by B.T. ClarkApril 28, 2025April 28, 2025

AI is no longer just a buzzword, it’s transforming businesses, investments, and innovation. Over the next five years, it will drive major economic changes, shaping job markets and tech trends. So, what does this mean for you and the global economy? Let’s break it down.

How AI Will Shape Global Economic Growth in the Next 5 Years

by Special to The Georgia SunApril 28, 2025April 28, 2025

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Here’s What Georgia Congressman Rich McCormick Said About Trump Tax Cuts

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceApril 24, 2025April 24, 2025

If you have a child in Clayton County schools, you may be hearing more about teacher shortages. Right now, the district is facing a big jump in open teaching jobs for the next school year. That means you could see changes in your child’s classroom come August.

Clayton County Schools Have Nearly 400 Teacher Vacancies: Parents Have Questions

by B.T. ClarkApril 24, 2025April 24, 2025

Discarded plastics are among the leading contributors to pollution worldwide, but Kennesaw State University researcher Bharat Baruah believes transparent wood could serve as a viable alternative.

Could Transparent Wood Replace Plastic? A Kennesaw State Researcher Thinks So

by School ReportsApril 23, 2025April 23, 2025

The new report measured air quality across the country from 2021 through 2023. It found that nearly half of the U.S. population live in areas with unhealthy levels of air pollution.

Air Pollution in Georgia is Getting Worse: Why Should You Care?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceApril 23, 2025

If you live in the southern part of Perry, you may have noticed your water is not running as usual. Crews are working right now to fix a water main problem that is causing service disruptions across several neighborhoods.

Water Main Issue Disrupts Service For South Perry Residents

by B.T. ClarkApril 23, 2025April 23, 2025

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