The Gist: Atlanta has emerged as the top large city for recent college graduates to kickstart their careers, according to a study by CoworkingCafe. The Study: The CoworkingCafe study evaluated U.S. cities across various parameters such as job opportunities, income levels, cost of living, lifestyle amenities, and other metrics. The cities were divided into three […]
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This is the hardest college to get into in Georgia in 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. It […]
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Meet the new principal at Marietta Center for Advanced Academics
MARIETTA — Heather Woods, a seasoned educator with a career spanning 22 years, has been named as the new principal of the Marietta Center for Advanced Academics. The news was announced by the Marietta City Schools on May 9. Woods, who has spent the last five years as assistant principal at West Side Elementary, will […]
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Odor Relief in Sight for Rock Mill Neighborhood
Relief is near for Rock Mill as DeKalb County Sanitation halts work in a waste cell at Seminole Landfill. The cell will be sealed with dirt and grass, stopping waste buildup near the homes. A new cell, built since November 2022, is set to be done by June 1. The cell sits 300 feet from […]
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Operation Golden Eagle: 12 caught and charged with child exploitation in Georgia
The Gist: A three-day operation coordinated by multiple law enforcement agencies in Georgia has led to the arrest of 12 individuals for online child exploitation and related crimes in the Northwest Georgia area. What Happened?: “Operation Golden Eagle,” a multi-agency undercover investigation, aimed to identify and apprehend individuals who engage in sexually explicit communication with […]
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Kemp vetoes slew of bills
ATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp has been busy exercising his veto pen. The Republican governor has vetoed 14 bills the General Assembly passed during this year’s legislative session, not including nine vetoes of line items in the $32.4 billion fiscal 2024 state budget he signed late last week. The 14 vetoes were highlighted by legislation […]
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Atlanta History: Jacob Elsas shaped the labor movement in the New South
The Gist: A new historical marker in Atlanta commemorates the life of entrepreneur Jacob Elsas and his influential company, Fulton Bag & Cotton Mills, which significantly shaped the textile industry and labor movement in the New South Era. The History: Why It Matters: The historical marker not only preserves the story of an immigrant entrepreneur […]
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Atlanta is set to acquire the West End Performing Arts Center from Fulton County
The Gist: Atlanta plans to acquire the West End Performing Arts Center from Fulton County, with a proposed legislation to transfer ownership and provide resources for refurbishment. What Happened?: Mayor Andre Dickens announced that the City of Atlanta intends to take over the West End Performing Arts Center from Fulton County through legislation introduced to […]
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Rugby ATL Partners with Swift School for Rookie Rugby Program
ROSWELL — Atlanta’s professional rugby team, Rugby ATL, collaborated with Swift School on Wednesday, May 3, to introduce the Rookie Rugby program, teaching students the fundamentals of rugby. This event marked the first time Rugby ATL integrated the program into a school’s curriculum. Swift School, located in Roswell, is an independent institution that offers remediation […]
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Wet weather expected in Georgia this week
The Forecast: Summer-like weather brings scattered showers and thunderstorms across Georgia, with potential for isolated severe storms today and increased chances on Tuesday. What to Expect: Why It Matters: