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SCHOOL CLOSINGS: List of Georgia districts canceling or going virtual Tuesday
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (107+ words) These districts have changed their schedules on Tuesday. SCHOOL CLOSINGS: List of Georgia districts canceling or going virtual Tuesday ATLANTA " All of north Georgia's school districts made the decision to cancel class or have a virtual day on Monday. But…...
AI and work: How artificial intelligence is reshaping our jobs
6+ hour, 38+ min ago (390+ words) More U.S. workers are adopting the use of artificial intelligence in their professional lives, according to a new Gallup poll. At least a quarter said they use it frequently or a few times a week. About half said they use it…...
SCHOOL CLOSINGS: These districts canceling, going virtual Monday
3+ day, 37+ min ago (97+ words) ATLANTA " Most school districts across north Georgia have canceled weekend events. Now, some are deciding whether to have school on Monday. The other districts say they will make their decision later this weekend. While some are canceling school, others will…...
Georgia school districts cancel, reschedule weekend events ahead of winter storm
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (266+ words) ATLANTA " School districts across metro Atlanta and north Georgia are gearing up for a winter storm over the weekend. Most districts say they will make a decision on whether to have school on Monday later this weekend. But many have…...
2nd grader wakes up alone in school, walks home
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (349+ words) JONESBORO, Ga. " A mother says no one has been able to explain how her second grader was left in class asleep and then missed his bus. The boy says he woke up confused and started walking home from Suder Elementary…...
Morris Brown College president reinstated despite allegations of sexual harassment
6+ day, 17+ min ago (423+ words) ATLANTA " Just over a week after being fired from Morris Brown College, President Kevin James has been reinstated. Channel 2 Action News has obtained multiple documents with allegations of sexual harassment, abuse and threats by James. Channel 2s Tyisha Fernandes has been…...
UGA plan to demolish Legion Pool approved by Georgia Board of Regents
1+ week, 1+ day ago (355+ words) ATHENS, Ga. " The University System of Georgia's Board of Regents voted to approve demolition plans for the historic Legion Pool at the University of Georgia. According to officials, the vote on Tuesday means both the pool and the associated bathhouse…...
Gwinnett sending some kids straight to first grade, but parents say they’re not ready
1+ week, 2+ day ago (366+ words) GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. " A state lawmaker is drafting legislation to give Georgia parents more control over when their children start school after Gwinnett County announced it will strictly enforce age requirements this fall. Sam Hoover's daughter is a 6-year-old in…...
‘Seats are empty in classrooms’: Teachers ask metro Atlanta sheriff to pause ICE cooperation
1+ week, 2+ day ago (414+ words) GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. " Some Gwinnett County teachers say students from immigrant families are staying home from school out of fear of ICE activity, and they're asking Sheriff Keybo Taylor to pause cooperation with federal immigration authorities. The Gwinnett County Association…...
ICE activities is impacting students' learning, advocates say
1+ week, 3+ day ago (140+ words) ICE activities is impacting students' learning, advocates say'WSB-TV Save more, spend less & avoid ripoffs Inside look at law enforcement & true crime Your one-stop shop for delicious dishes Documentaries that enlighten & entertain In-depth reporting & trending stories South Fulton mayor gets $480K to…...