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Cobb School District Receives Positive Cognia Review
The Cobb County School District has been accredited for an additional six years following a comprehensive review by its accreditation firm, Cognia. This review is the first since the Alpharetta-based firm sparked controversy in 2021, when it conducted a special review of the school district due to complaints from the board’s three Democratic members amid partisan conflict. Cognia announced that special review after receiving a letter from board members Dr....
Cobb to Vote on Budget and Millage Rate
The Cobb County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to vote on its $1.27 billion budget and millage rate Tuesday night. County officials have proposed keeping the millage rate flat at 8.46 mills for the general fund and 2.99 mills for the fire fund. While the tax rate would not increase under the proposal, rising home values will translate to an additional $22.6 million in general fund property tax revenue from...
Marietta High School Student Killed in Cobb County Hit-and-Run, Police Seek Driver
A tragic event unfolded Saturday night in Cobb County, Georgia, as a 16-year-old pedestrian, Jaylen Fitzpatrick, was struck and killed by a driver who then fled the scene. The hit-and-run occurred around 11 p.m. at the intersection of Powder Springs Street (SR 360) and Cunningham Road. According to police gathered by FOX 5 Atlanta, the teenager was walking in the right lane when a red Hyundai Santa Fe collided with him.
Atlanta airport flights delayed amid nationwide FAA ground stop
Flights at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and around the globe were canceled or delayed on Friday, July 19, due to a major technology outage affecting Microsoft systems.The big picture: There were reports of massive online outages disrupting travel, banking and news outlets worldwide on Friday, as CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity company that services multiple industries, went down worldwide.The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday that it is "closely monitoring a technical issue impacting IT systems at U.S. airlines" and that several airlines had requested "assistance with ground stops for their fleets."George Kurtz, president and CEO of CrowdStrike, said in a post to...
Atlanta woman wins $100K playing Candy Crush
Atlanta resident Verissa Thomas competed in a high-stakes show centered around Candy Crush and came out with third place and a $100,000 prize. She talked with Alex Whittler about her time playing the game and her experience in the tournament.
Mercedes-Benz USA and Safe Kids Worldwide Launch Clifford Takes a Ride and Kick Off National Book and Safety Tour
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 19, 2024-- Yesterday, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) and Safe Kids Worldwide, one of its national nonprofit partners, launched a new children’s book, Clifford Takes a Ride, in collaboration with Scholastic. The book follows the journey of Clifford the Big Red Dog and gives readers essential tips to stay safe in and around vehicles. MBUSA and Safe Kids Worldwide will distribute 30,000 free copies of the book to families across the country through Mercedes-Benz dealerships and Safe Kids Worldwide coalitions. This book and safety tour is part of MBUSA’s corporate social responsibility initiative, Driving Your Future, which aims to empower the next generation. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240719520853/en/ Mercedes-Benz USA and Safe Kids Worldwide launch Clifford Takes a Ride, an educational children’s book about passenger and pedestrian road safety, and kick off national book and safety tour. (Photo: Business Wire)
See Who's Starring in
Atlanta's Alliance Theatre has revealed casting and a creative team for its upcoming production of The Mountaintop, penned by Katori Hall. The show will run August 30-September 22, with an offical opening September 6. Alliance Theatre's Hertz Artistic Direcor Tinashe Kajese-Bolden (The Preacher's Wife) will direct. The cast will feature...
Atlanta Beltline rebrands in move to better ‘reflect city’s energy and diversity’
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Beltline says it’s rebranding to match how Atlanta has grown and evolved, and to more truly reflect the city’s energy and diversity. The organization announced Thursday that going forward, they’d be updating their brand through a new logo that they’re calling “The Beacon.” “The Beacon is the heart of our new logo, and each element within it is meaningful. The central shape signifies the heart of Atlanta, where all of our communities converge,” the Beltline said in a statement. “The surrounding shapes illustrate the connection of those communities, and together they radiate outward, symbolizing the inclusive and sustainable growth that the Beltline fosters.” Beltline officials said the Beacon represents the collective power of Atlanta’s communities to show what’s possible when communities come together for the greater good.
Tomorrow is Decision Day for 2025 Offensive Lineman Cortez Smith; Where Will He Land?
One of the best offensive linemen in the country is coming off the board tomorrow and he happens to be a Georgia Tech target. 2025 four-star offensive lineman C
Broadway In Atlanta to Offer Student Rush And Lucky Seat Lottery For FUNNY GIRL
FUNNY GIRL will offer special lottery and student rush tickets for the upcoming engagement at the Fox Theatre from July 30 - Aug. 4. Tickets are on sale now by visiting foxtheatre.evenue.net/events/FUN. For those feeling LUCKY, Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta is partnering with the digital ticket lottery platform Lucky...
FRIDAY REWIND: Men's Basketball Stuns Wake Forest on the Road
Highlights from Georgia Tech vs. Wake Forest (ACC Digital Network) The Yellow Jackets got a walk-off game-winner in the post from Baye Ndongo to seal a 70-69 victory over Wake Forest on the road. It was the first home loss of the season for the Demon Deacons. Miles Kelly led Georgia Tech with 19 points on 7 of 11 field goals.
Friday “Fund” Day: Who Raised What….And Who Built What…This Week In The Startup South
This week saw funding rounds, acquisition news, and big new hires at one of Atlanta’s largest PE firms. So here’s what happened the week of July 15th, 2024:. 6 out of 10 of the startups selected for the next Techstars Atlanta cohort are actually Atlanta-based startups. See the list of startups here.
The science section of the ACT exam will now be optional
The science section will now be optional on the ACT exam, and the exam duration will be decreased, the organizationannounced earlier this week. The writing section was made optional in 2005. Students can now opt between several versions of the test: the ACT core exam (which includes reading, math and English), the ACT plus writing, the ACT plus science or the ACT plus science and writing.
Atlanta at the Top of Renters’ Interest + Review of Findings on Atlanta So Far
Atlanta boasts the most properties saved as favorites, confirming the trend that renters are thoroughly exploring multiple options before making a decision. Among the 150 cities analyzed, apartments in Atlanta are renters’ second most saved searched listings — an important step before signing a lease. High demand, fewer...
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