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SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS for Coweta & Fayette
It's that time again....time to start shopping for school supplies! Many schools are listing their 2023/24 supply lists and we want you to have easy access. These school supply lists for schools in Fayette and Coweta Counties are posted here so you can easily grab it as you are out and about shopping.
Lilburn woman overcomes deafness to become McDonald's manager, inspiration
LILBURN, Ga. - An employee at the McDonald's on Lawrenceville Avenue in Lilburn is not letting a disability stop her. Friday marks National Disability Independence Day. Kirsten Reyes, who has worked at the location for four years, was promoted to shift manager in that time. "She has faith that she...
1 killed in Canton apartment fire
CANTON, Ga. - A man pulled from a fire at a Canton apartment on Friday evening has died. Firefighters just before 6 p.m. rushed to the Blue Ridge Apartments on Tiffany Lane, just south of Reinhardt College Parkway. According to the Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services, firefighters pulled a male from the smoke-filled apartment.
Hickory Flat Public Library Opens Its Doors
After a year and a half, the Hickory Flat Public Library is open again, with more space for visitors now that renovations are complete. The Sequoyah Regional Library System celebrated the official opening of the Hickory Flat Public Library July 25, with a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce. “This library is all about people and spaces,” said SRLS Executive Director Angela...
Governor confirms death of Georgia corrections board chairman in Wyoming plane crash
WYOMING, USA — Along with six others, the Georgia Department of Corrections Board chairman died in a plane crash in Wyoming on Friday, according to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp. A statement by the governor also highlighted the three members of an Atlanta family gospel group, The Nelons, who died in the crash.
Police: Canton Man Dies After He Was Struck by Vehicle
The pedestrian who was hit by a vehicle on Reinhardt College Parkway earlier this week has died from his injuries, the Canton Police Department reports. The man, identified as Jeffery Buchanan, 58, from Canton, died July 25. Police previously reported that a pedestrian was hit on Reinhardt College Parkway July 22, and was transported to a local hospital. ...
Georgia election board sets July 30 online meeting after state attorney general flagged last vote
The Georgia State Election Board will meet for the first time since several conservative board members advanced election rules at a meeting on July 12 that has come under fire for allegedly violating Georgia’s Open Meetings Act. According to the notice and agenda for the recently scheduled State Election Board’s virtual meeting on July 30, […]
Test results for Georgia schools rise again in 2024, remain below pre-pandemic outcomes
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia students showed progress on standardized tests given in the 2023-2024 school year, but it’s far from a quick rebound to pre-pandemic achievement levels as students in some grades and subjects aren’t showing a clear recovery. The Georgia Department of Education released the annual...
School funding decision leaves Georgia students uncertain on AP African American studies credit
On Tuesday, the state superintendent announced that the state would not fund the AP African American Studies course for more than 4,000 students. Then he reversed his decision.
Georgia Chamber opens nominations for Rural Awards
TIFTON – The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced Thursday the nominations process for the inaugural Georgia Chamber Rural Awards. These awards recognize the outstanding efforts of individuals, businesses, organizations, programs and communities that have implemented innovative strategies and mission-based initiatives to address challenges and promote prosperity in Georgia’s rural areas. The ...
Georgia health coverage commission begins its effort to improve health care access
About 2.3 million Georgians are enrolled in either Medicaid or PeachCare for Kids. Enrollment peaked at 3.1 million during the COVID pandemic but has declined since the COVID-related public health emergency ended in May of last year.
Atlanta Residents and Environmentalists Challenge Georgia Power's Plan for New Fossil Fuel Units Amid Rising Electricity Costs
Concerned voices cling to the muggy air in Georgia as citizen Jean Millkey shares her unease with state regulators about the spiraling costs of electricity, a sentiment echoing throughout Atlanta, particularly at a recent public hearing. The heart of the matter: Georgia Power's plan to erect three new methane gas and oil burning units to satisfy the state's surging demands, as reported by the Georgia Recorder. Millkey, resonating with the struggles of many Georgians, told them "I'm lucky because I can afford this double increase, and I won't have to cut back on groceries, but there are a lot of people out there who are struggling."
Metro Atlanta family loses inheritance, family home, even late uncle’s ashes
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Walking around the Lithonia home that once belonged to his uncle, Trahan Brown said, “I have a lot of memories here. It’s very emotional.”. The home once belonged to Evans Lee Jr., who died in 2022. Now, Brown’s family is accusing a...
A missing 12-year-old Georgia girl is found in Ohio after her community galvanized to locate her
ATLANTA (AP) — A 12-year-old girl whose disappearance galvanized a Georgia community has been found in Ohio. Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch said Friday that Maria Gomez-Perez was found Thursday in Dover, about 70 miles (110 kilometers) south of Cleveland, in the company of a Guatemalan man who is now jailed. “I come to you […]
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