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KSU Professor Awarded $3.5M Spencer Foundation Grant
In conjunction with an ongoing effort to address the dearth of Asian American studies in K-12 school curriculums, Kennesaw State University professor Sohyun An is among a group of researchers recently awarded a prestigious $3.5 million Transformative Research Grant from the Spencer Foundation. The first of its kind awarded by the foundation, the grant supports a robust collaborative research effort focused on supporting the integration of Asian American studies in the classroom. ...
‘I will no longer be shopping at Lowes,’ customer says after being forced to use self-checkout thanks to store’s move
A RETAILER has lost out to one of its rivals due to a push at checkout that is sending customers elsewhere. Janet Furgason from Georgia, took to Facebook to share how after several decades, she will no longer shop at Lowe’s. Her experience alone has been enough to see others flee the retailer. “I am […]
Man pleads guilty to stealing $1 million in equipment from rental companies in US, metro Atlanta
Christopher Marquis Windsor, 32, is awaiting sentencing after he pleaded guilty in April to federal charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and interstate transportation of stolen goods.
Website ranks Albany State and Valdosta State in top 10 best nursing schools in Georgia
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Out of 61 nursing schools in the state, two South Georgia colleges, Albany State University’s (ASU) and Valdosta State University (VSU) nursing schools are both ranked in the top 10 for 2024, according to RNCareers.org. ASU was ranked 6th “Best Nursing Schools in Georgia in...
Summerville: Yard Sale In Dowdy Park Set For August 1-3 As Part Of The Highway 27 Yard Sale
Summerville’s Dowdy Park will be a participating site Thursday -Saturday, August 1-3 for the Highway 27 Yard Sale. This eventis set to bring many travelers and miles of the best deals and bargains to Summerville. The Highway 27Yard Sale began in Northwest Georgia in the late ’90’s as an alternate route for lost tourist from another yard sale event. It now brings in its own tourist and has expanded past the original route.
Harris holds first Georgia rally as candidate, will return next week
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Kamala Harris touched down in Georgia on Tuesday for a kickoff rally in a state she knows well. “Oh, it’s good to be back in Georgia,” said Harris, taking the state to cheers from a crowd of several thousand. “The path to the White House runs right through this state.”
Ciara honored with her own official day in Atlanta
ATLANTA - Grammy-winning entertainer Ciara has received many accolades during her career, but this one is special. The "1, 2 Step" singer was just honored with her own official day in her hometown of Atlanta. After performing at State Farm Arena as part of Missy Elliot's Out of This World...
MLB trade grades: Braves get their right-handed slugging outfielder from the Giants
Ever since Ronald Acuña Jr. went down with a torn ACL earlier this year, the entire baseball world has known that the Atlanta Braves and Alex Anthopoulos would be looking to add outfield pieces to replace him. After weeks of speculation, Atlanta has finally acquired their guy. Much like...
Falcons agree to deal with former Steelers WR
Washington did not record a reception in his pair of Cowboys contests during the 2022 season. He was out of the league altogether last year, but he made it clear earlier this month he intended to join a new team. After reportedly being on the radar of multiple interested teams, he will spend the rest of training camp in Atlanta.
Abandoned Olympics stadium looks a shadow of its former self with disintegrating stands and overgrown grounds
AN OLYMPIC stadium has been left looking like a shadow of its former self after being abandoned and left to the elements. The Alonzo Herndon Stadium in Atlanta, GA, USA is described as having “humble” beginnings. Formerly owned by Clark Atlanta University, the 15,000 capacity ground was built in 1948 and named after of Atlanta’s […]
Does new voter portal ease voter registration cancellation or fraud?
(The Center Square) — Georgia's top elections official announced a new tool to allow voters to proactively cancel their voter registrations, but opponents say it could be abused. In a release, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, a Republican, called the Voter Registration Cancellation Portal "a convenient tool for any voter who wants to secure their voter registration by cancelling their old one when they move out of state." The...