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thecitizen.com > 03/14/2026 > aclu-challenges-coweta-schools-over-east-coweta-high-protest-punishments

ACLU Challenges Coweta Schools Over East Coweta High Protest Punishments | The Citizen

1+ hour, 38+ min ago  (599+ words) The American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia is challenging the Coweta County School System over discipline issued to students who took part in the Feb. 6 walkout at East Coweta High School protesting immigration enforcement. In a March 6 letter to Superintendent…...

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thecitizen.com > 03/10/2026 > parents-call-for-houghs-resignation-after-school-board-statement-on-ponzi-scheme

Parents Call for Hough's Resignation After School Board Statement on Ponzi Scheme | The Citizen

4+ day, 6+ hour ago  (822+ words) Parents in Fayette County are questioning whether Board of Education member Randy Hough should remain in office after a state investigation tied him to the First Liberty Building and Loan Ponzi scheme. The Georgia Secretary of State fined Hough $500,000 and…...

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thecitizen.com > 03/09/2026 > fayette-students-qualify-for-global-amazing-shake-funds-needed

Fayette Students Qualify for Global Amazing Shake, Funds Needed | The Citizen

5+ day, 52+ min ago  (310+ words) Twelve Fayette County students have qualified for the Global Amazing Shake competition at the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta after advancing through the Fayette County Board of Education's 2026 Amazing Shake event. The Amazing Shake is a national student competition created…...

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thecitizen.com > 03/09/2026 > oak-grove-cooks-up-fractions-pizza

Oak Grove cooks up fractions pizza | The Citizen

5+ day, 9+ hour ago  (124+ words) Oak Grove Elementary 1st graders put on their chef hats to cook up fractions pizza. As part of their math unit on fractions, students could choose their toppings and decide if they wanted those toppings on half, a quarter, or the…...

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thecitizen.com > 03/09/2026 > students-win-at-region-literacy-days-2

Students win at region literacy days | The Citizen

5+ day, 9+ hour ago  (192+ words) Local students filled the winners" podium at the Griffin RESA 2025-2026 Regional Literacy Days Competition. In the middle school division, Alisa Chmielewski of Rising Starr won 1st place for 8th grade Poetry Recitation, and Gabriella Matey of Rising Starr won 1st place for 8th grade…...

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thecitizen.com > 03/09/2026 > starrs-mills-laughlin-receives-spirit-award-for-work-based-learning

Starr’s Mill’s Laughlin receives Spirit Award for Work-Based Learning | The Citizen

5+ day, 9+ hour ago  (155+ words) Starr's Mill High senior Lydia Laughlin is the newest recipient of the Dolores Hardison-Hayes Spirit Award for the Georgia Work-Based Learning Northwest Region. The award is presented to a deserving Work-Based Learning student who exemplifies excellence in leadership, community service,…...

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thecitizen.com > 03/04/2026 > question-mark-on-college-sat-to-keep-score-or-not-to-keep-score

Question Mark on College: SAT--to Keep Score or not to Keep Score | The Citizen

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (855+ words) My daughter is a junior with a 3.7 GPA, and she just got her SAT score back: 1180. She's disappointed. Honestly, so am I. She studied hard. But almost every school on her list says they're "test-optional." We were told, "Just don't submit…...

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thecitizen.com > 03/03/2026 > kindness-kids-give-back-to-community

Kindness Kids give back to community | The Citizen

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (232+ words) Braelinn Elementary's Kindness Kids club got busy serving their community by volunteering at Midwest Food Bank." A group of about 20 students jumped at the opportunity to serve. The volunteers processed cereal that had been donated from Kellogg's into usable size…...

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thecitizen.com > 03/03/2026 > delta-community-promotes-saving-through-2026-youth-essay-contest

Delta Community Promotes Saving Through 2026 Youth Essay Contest | The Citizen

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (174+ words) Credit union invites students to explore how responsible financial habits shape their future Delta Community Credit Union will begin accepting entries for its 2026 Youth Essay Contest on March 1. Georgia's largest credit union launched the contest in 2016 to promote financial education…...

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thecitizen.com > 03/02/2026 > mcintosh-hall-of-fame-announces-new-class-2

McIntosh Hall of Fame announces new class | The Citizen

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (199+ words) The McIntosh High School Sports and Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame has announced their newest inductees: Distinguished Alumna Ashley Dixon Santelli, and Athletes Davis Fraker and Salomon Lorenzano." Ashley Dixon Santelli (MHS Class of 2009) is an award-winning Mezzo-soprano who has…...