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The Gist: DeKalb County residents face a possible hike in stormwater fees, marking the first rate increase in nearly two decades. The new proposal is part of an effort by the county to maintain and improve the area's water infrastructure.

DeKalb residents could see $48 per year increase in their water bills

by Thom ChandlerMay 18, 2023May 18, 2023

The Gist: Augusta University is launching a first-of-its-kind Bachelor of Arts in Sports Management degree this fall, set to give students a unique education tailored to sports industry careers. Unlike other sports management degrees in the state, which are Bachelor of Science, the new degree emphasizes communication, critical thinking, and holistic learning.

Now you can get a degree in Sports Management at Augusta University

by Thom ChandlerMay 16, 2023May 16, 2023

Best Universities ranked undergraduate majors by popularity in Georgia

What are the most common degrees awarded in Georgia in 2023?

by StackerMay 16, 2023May 16, 2023

The Arch on the campus of the University of Georgia in Athens ATLANTA – The University System of Georgia is holding the line on tuition despite a $66 million budget cut the General Assembly imposed in March. The system’s Board of Regents voted unanimously Tuesday in favor of a $3.18 billion fiscal 2024 operating budget

Tuition will not increase this year at Georgia colleges

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 16, 2023May 16, 2023

Hospital surgery corridor

Should Georgia hospitals have their own police forces?

by Renuka RayasamMay 15, 2023May 15, 2023

Trulieve Georgia has opened one of two new medical cannabis dispensaries in Macon. ATLANTA – When the state agency overseeing Georgia’s medical cannabis program issued the first dispensary licenses late last month, it gave the two licensees four months to get them up and running. Trulieve Georgia and Botanical Sciences LLC won’t need nearly that

Georgia’s medical cannabis program is (finally) taking off

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 14, 2023May 14, 2023

MARIETTA -- Marietta City Schools is set to welcome workforce development expert Rob Garcia III as the new CEO of its College and Career Academy.

Meet the new CEO of the Marietta College and Career Academy

by Thom ChandlerMay 13, 2023May 13, 2023

From the mountains to the sea, five Georgia 4-H centers are preparing for an exciting summer of camp. More than 8,000 students experienced the “best week ever” in 2022 and 8,600 campers are expected in 2023.

Georgia 4-H summer camps get ready for the season

by Josie Smith | CAES NewsMay 13, 2023May 13, 2023

The Gist: Cool down this summer as two local watering holes, Sewell Park Pool and Seven Springs Water Park, are set to open on May 27, offering a refreshing respite for Cobb County residents.

Summer Fun Beckons as Cobb County Pools Prepare for May 27 Opening

by Thom ChandlerMay 13, 2023May 13, 2023

The Gist: Fresh on DeK, the mobile farmers market aimed at improving community health and promoting local produce in DeKalb County, is gearing up for its ninth season.

When will DeKalb’s ‘Fresh on Dek’ farmers market return for 2023?

by Thom ChandlerMay 12, 2023May 12, 2023

Home with brown cedar roof

How do property taxes in Georgia compare to other states?

by Samuel Stebbins | 24/7 Wall St. via The Center SquareMay 12, 2023May 12, 2023

ATLANTA – Lawyers representing environmental groups and manufacturers asked the state Public Service Commission’s (PSC) Energy Committee Thursday to reject an agreement letting Georgia Power recover 100% of higher fuel costs incurred during the last two years from customers. The PSC’s Public Interest Advocacy staff and the Atlanta-based utility agreed last month on a plan

Opponents urge officials to reject Georgia Power’s $15.90 per month price hike

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 11, 2023May 11, 2023

schoolchildren teaching in school

Common Core is dead in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerMay 11, 2023May 11, 2023

Testing Blood Pressure - Closeup

Worried About Salt and Your Blood Pressure? Here’s What Cardiologists Want You To Know

by Beth Ann MayerMay 10, 2023May 10, 2023

Deciding where to go college is the first major life decision many Americans make. And while there are many factors to weigh when selecting a school - including cost and distance from home - many of the 16.6 million American college students today chose to enroll in the best school they could get into.

This is the hardest college to get into in Georgia in 2023

by Samuel Stebbins | 24/7 Wall St. via The Center SquareMay 10, 2023May 10, 2023

teenager girl pinches nose, something stinks

Odor Relief in Sight for Rock Mill Neighborhood

by Thom ChandlerMay 9, 2023May 9, 2023

The Gist: Georgia drivers are continuing to see gas prices fall at the pump, with the state's average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline dropping to $3.24.

Gas prices in Georgia continue to drop

by Thom ChandlerMay 8, 2023May 8, 2023