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Georgia is among the states with the most racial equality in education.
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Board of Education members voted unanimously in favor of Dr. Scott, who has been serving as the interim superintendent.
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Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says that Georgia joining this new coalition will remove red tape for licensed professional counselors.
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Andrew Saunders has been appointed deputy manager in the Athens-Clarke County Manager’s Office. Saunders had been serving as the interim assistant manager since July 2024.
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The Clarke County School District’s Human Resources Division this week will host a hiring event for special education teacher and paraprofessional positions that are open for the 2026-27 school year.
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Linen scarves, cotton aprons and dishtowels adorn the entrances to souvenir shops, many of which are run by Bangladeshis whose home country shares Portugal's rich tradition of textile manufacturing.
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The White House Office of Management and Budget is moving to take more control of billions of dollars in federal grants. Critics say the proposed change would jeopardize the integrity of U.S. science.
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Ukrainian drones struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg and set it ablaze, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, as the city hosted an annual economic forum promoted by President Putin.
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Nearly 83, Barry Manilow is recovering from cancer, preparing for a series of concerts, and releasing his first album of new songs in nearly 15 years, What a Time.
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