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Georgia Leaders Converge in Milledgeville for the 2024 Governor's Summit on Literacy Amid Declining Student Reading Proficiency
The lingering toll of the pandemic on Georgia’s youth has been made starkly evident through the recent National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores, which display an alarming decline in literacy among school-aged children. As reported by GPB News, a mere 32% of fourth-graders and 31% of eighth-graders in Georgia were considered proficient in reading as of 2022. The fallout of these figures is not just a statistic but a signal of the urgency and the immediate need for systemic interventions.
Georgia suspect surrenders following domestic violence incident, shooting
The Georgia man faces charges of aggravated assault and cruelty to children. A Georgia man is facing charges after a reported domestic violence incident that led to a shooting. According to the Byron Police Department, officers responded Monday to MLK Court after a report of a shooting. Officers found a...
Phoebe Worth claims Georgia Hospital Association's Community Leadership Award
SYLVESTER – The Georgia Hospital Association honored Phoebe Worth Medical Center with its prestigious 2024 Community Leadership Award at the GHA's annual Summer Meeting recently. The award was established in 1997 to annually recognize a hospital that has made exemplary contributions to the health and well-being of the people of Georgia through leadership in community health improvement. ...
Raffensperger checks voting machines, pushes against political violence during election
Following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says the political temperature in the United States needs to come down, before November’s presidential election.
Braves continue to be connected to controversial Marlins star in trade rumor mill
It is hardly a secret that the Atlanta Braves are looking to upgrade at a few spots on offense ahead of the trade deadline. Injuries to Ronald Acuna Jr. and Michael Harris II have proven to be quite painful and has the Braves looking very thin in the outfield, so the position has been a priority in talks. There is a chance that Atlanta tries to bring in a shortstop upgrade with Orlando Arcia cratering, but that is a subject for another day.
Donald Trump’s classified documents appeal will be heard in Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The special prosecutor overseeing former President Donald Trump’s classified documents case has filed an appeal of Judge Aileen Cannon’s dismissal of the case, meaning any oral arguments in the case will be heard in Atlanta. Jack Smith’s Wednesday notice of appeal brings...
Delta flight diverted back to Atlanta airport after 'smoky odor' detected in cabin, airline says
ATLANTA — A Delta flight was diverted back to the Atlanta airport on Wednesday after a "smoky odor" was detected in the cabin, according to a spokesperson for Delta Air Lines. According to the airline, Delta flight 4955 took off from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and was heading to Montgomery,...
Expert’s sleepers to watch from Braves 2024 draft class
The MLB Draft is over, and the Braves focused on pitching in the first half and position players in the second half. The class is headlined by top pick Cam Caminiti, but Atlanta has made its bones in the later rounds. Michael Harris II was a third-round pick of the 2019 cycle, while Spencer Strider was a fourth-rounder the following year.
Downtown Toccoa Parking Study Completed: Finds Adequate Parking Inventory
UPDATE: 7/18/24, 1:45 p.m. A PDF of the 19-page 2024 Downtown Parking Study has been attached to this article, and can be viewed online or downloaded. The Recommendations and Report Conclusions will be published attached to tomorrow’s follow-up news story tomorrow afternoon. Yesterday, July 17, WNEG News obtained a...
Carson Beck not worried about being the highest rated QB in EA Sports College Football 25
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck took the stage on day 2 of SEC media days. One day after the long-awaited release of the EA Sports College Football 25 video game Beck was asked his thoughts on being the highest-rated quarterback in the game. "It's a video game. Rate me where you...
UGA announces 40 Under 40 Class of 2024
The University of Georgia has unveiled the 40 Under 40 Class of 2024, a group of young alumni that includes a deputy national intelligence officer, a senior entertainment writer for Variety, an AI innovator at Microsoft, and more. The 40 Under 40 program celebrates the personal, professional and philanthropic achievements...
No bad blood between Florida Gators, Georgia running back Trevor Etienne
DALLAS, Texas — This year's edition of the Georgia-Florida rivalry will have an interesting storyline with former Florida running back Trevor Etienne suiting up for the red and black. While Florida fans will surely let the former Gator have it, his former teammates don't hold a grudge as he prepares for a new phase of his career.
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