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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

The Hope for Georgia Patients Act, which passed with bipartisan support, allows terminally ill patients the “right to try” individualized experimental treatments with permission from their doctors.

Terminally Ill Patients in Georgia Now Have ‘Right to Try’ Experimental Medications

by Ellen Eldridge | GPBApril 20, 2025April 20, 2025

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Atlanta Drivers Are More Anxious About Gas Prices Than Most

by B.T. ClarkApril 15, 2025

Students in Fannin County are getting an unexpected day off. A power outage at East Fannin Elementary and a blocked intersection near Lakewood shut things down early Friday. There will be no classes — and no virtual lessons.

Power Outage From Storm Shuts Down Fannin County Schools Today

by B.T. ClarkApril 11, 2025April 11, 2025

The value of traditional education can vary widely across the country. While a college degree has long been viewed as a critical step toward the American dream, growing costs have led many students to reconsider the return-on-investment of higher education. Meanwhile, local economies and individual circumstances can push others toward learning a trade or entering the workforce early.

These Are The Most Uneducated Counties in Georgia

by StackerApril 10, 2025April 10, 2025

A substitute teacher faces charges after showing up intoxicated at North Hart Elementary School in Hart County.

Substitute Teacher Arrested After Showing Up Drunk at Georgia Elementary School

by Crime ReportsApril 10, 2025April 10, 2025

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