A new report on Black students in the community college system found fewer are signing up to attend two-year schools, and the college enrollment downturn has been even sharper in the pandemic.
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NFL Week 4 – What to Look Forward to From This Week’s Matchups
The Falcons are looking to build on their first-round triumph against the Seahawks. Amari Cooper of the Cleveland Browns is coming off back-to-back 100-yard games for the first time since 2016.
Following National Trend, Another GA Coal-Fired Power Plant Retires
Georgia Power is reducing its reliance on coal by phasing out several coal-fired units. However, clean-energy advocates say the company should dispose of all its waste correctly and not pawn the cost of cleanup on ratepayers.
After Seven Years, Medical Marijuana Production and Sales Begin in Georgia
On September 21st, 2022, state regulators awarded licenses to two companies to grow, market and distribute medical marijuana in dispensaries within Georgia.
What Would Teddy Roosevelt Think About the Okefenokee? | Opinion
None of us was around in 1901, when President Theodore Roosevelt used his iconic monocle to squint 121 years into the future. Just imagine if he hadn’t.
Biden Administration Forms New EPA Office for Environmental Justice and Civil Rights
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is forming a Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights, the Biden administration announced on Saturday.
Georgia Unemployment at 2.8 Percent for Second Month in a Row
Georgia’s unemployment rate stayed steady in August at 2.8 percent and the state added over 15,000 nonfarm jobs.
Autumn Colors Fall: A Guide to Georgia’s State Parks
As the first leaves begin to shift their colors, Georgia residents and tourists alike are getting ready to explore the state’s public parks and immerse themselves in autumn’s vibrant, fiery hues and Georgia’s picturesque landscape.
ACT and SAT Tests May Slowly Become a Part of the Past
By the end of July, more than 1,700 colleges announced that they would not require SAT and ACT results as part of enrollment for the fall of 2023, a significant increase from the approximately 1,600 that were testing voluntarily during the same time the previous year.
Biden Administration Announces $50 Billion Strategy for Domestic Microchip Production
On Sept. 6, the Department of Commerce announced a $50 billion plan focused on boosting U.S.-based manufacturing of semiconductor microchips entitled the CHIPS for America program.