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The Georgia Department of Education has launched Georgia Writes, a statewide initiative aimed at improving writing instruction through professional development for teachers and school leaders.
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Join us for a screening of "Good Night, and Good Luck," with a panel discussion on the current state of journalism in the United States.
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Athens Transit is inviting area residents to help mark a milestone.
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This Veterans’ Day, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock issued a message honoring those who have served in the nation’s military.
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A woman told police she was raped by three men at Duke’s and Dottie’s entertainment venue on Halloween night, according to an Athens-Clarke County police report.
NPR News
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In a state that hasn't had a Democrat in office since 1980 and hasn't sent a Black Senator to Washington since the 1870s, Colom's win represents a massive upset in state politics.
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A Supreme Court ruling that further weakened the Voting Rights Act paved the way for a record drop in Black representation in Congress. But a midterm blue wave helped hold off such a decline for now.
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The text of what lawmakers are considering isn't always made available for public review before it is voted on. A group of open governance advocates is calling on Senate leadership for a change.
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When ICE agents show up at a school, educators rely on a patchwork of policies to know what to do. This year, many state legislatures tried to update those policies.
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