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U.S. Sec. of Education Miguel Cardona touts student debt relief, HBCU funding during Atlanta visit
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona was in Atlanta Wednesday, meeting with the heads of several of the state’s historically Black colleges and universities. He also spoke with students who’ve recently benefited from debt relief from the Biden administration, and met with others to learn more about how to support women of color in higher […] The post U.S. Sec. of Education Miguel Cardona touts student debt relief, HBCU funding during Atlanta visit appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Consumer groups say lawmakers violated state constitution
(The Center Square) – Georgia consumer groups have filed a federal lawsuit against the state, saying lawmakers violated the state’s constitution by passing legislation that delays Georgia Public Service Commission elections. Georgia-based attorneys Bryan Sells and Lester Tate filed the lawsuit on behalf of the Georgia WAND Education Fund, the Georgia Conservation Voters and Brionté […]
STEAM Academy Charter School expanding in Statesboro
STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) - The massive growth in Statesboro is not only bringing in the new, but updating the old. STEAM Academy Charter School in Statesboro just got money approved for a brand-new building within the community. STEAM Charter Schools’ plans to expand have been approved by the City of...
'Kitten Yoga' classes planned to benefit Fixing the Boro
Coming up this Friday, July 19th, the Trinity Episcopal Church Yoga Ministry will host Kitten Yoga benefiting Fixing the Boro. This is the second year for the Kitten Yoga fundraiser and adoption event. Shelby Phillps, FTB Cat Coordinator shares, “It will be a 'pawsitively purrfect' event to mingle with our adoptable kittens and escape from the mundaneness of the week!” Donating their time are Certified Yoga Instructors, Mel Sparrow, Jessica Keely, Kim Woolfe, and Christan Blount, who focus and specialize in different areas of yoga. Yoga teachers will lead four 30 minute sessions: Session 1: 4:30-5:00pm Session 2: 5:15-5:45pm Session 3: 6:00-6:30pm Session 4: 6:45-7:15pm Pre-registration is required, and registration spots are limited. Register...
Baxley native and Georgia Southern Eagle Thomas Higgins drafted in 15th round by Seattle Mariners
STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) - Thomas Higgins grew up dreaming about playing for Georgia Southern. Years down the line, the decision to walk-on in Statesboro earned Higgins an opportunity in Major League Baseball. Higgins was drafted in the 15th round Tuesday afternoon by the Seattle Mariners. “Leading up to the draft,...
Atlanta's historic Ebenezer Baptist Church could become UNESCO World Heritage site
ATLANTA — The Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, where Martin Luther King Jr. once graced with his prominent legacy, could be included on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization World Heritage List. On Thursday, the U.S. Secretary of Interior with the Department of the Interior announced that the...
Georgia woman inspiring others through kidney donation
KENNESAW, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - It is the ultimate act of kindness — donating an organ to a person who you will never meet. This is the reality for Karen Jones. Aug. 16 is like a birthday for Jones. “I decided that if I was cleared, I was...
Man from Gwinnett County apprehended for alleged statutory rape
On July 3, the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office apprehended a man for reportedly taking a 14-year-old girl from North Carolina to Georgia. On July 3, the United States Marshals reached out to the Sheriff’s Office Trafficking and Child Exploitation and Gang Units for assistance in locating the girl.
GPB morning headlines for July 18, 2024
Delta Air Lines ramp workers and their supporters gathered near Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport Wednesday to rally for union representation. Some Georgia counties are being invited to get their share of Kroger’s $1.2 billion multi-state settlement over the franchises participation in the opioid addiction crisis. Georgia students continue to struggle...
Georgia Winners in Wednesday's Powerball drawing
ATLANTA — No one is waking up a big winner from Wednesday night's Powerball, but back in Georgia, people won small prizes. The winning numbers in the July 17 Powerball drawing were 24, 27, 32, 47 and 66, with a red "Powerball" number of 26. The "Power Play" multiplier was 2x.
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