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  1. Teachers Refuse to Follow New APS Grading Policy

    2023. 10. 23.

    Teachers Refuse to Follow New APS Grading Policy

    Resistance builds against the elimination of zero grades in Atlanta Public Schools. Educators and parents oppose the recent grading policy change, calling for a return to the previous system that allowed students a chance to recover missing assignments with point deductions. School officials clarify the long-standing policy against zero grades for unsubmitted work but acknowledge inconsistency and plan to engage with stakeholders for potential grading system modifications. Stay tuned for updates.

    2분
  2. Inappropriate ‘Winnie the Pooh’ Film Accidentally Shown to Fourth Graders

    2023. 10. 20.

    Inappropriate ‘Winnie the Pooh’ Film Accidentally Shown to Fourth Graders

    Fourth-grade students were accidentally shown a slasher version of “Winnie the Pooh” during class, causing shock and concern among parents. The school issued an apology, is addressing the oversight, and providing counseling for affected students. Vigilance in vetting content for young audiences is highlighted.

    2분
  3. Georgia Digital Driver’s Licenses and IDs Now Accessible for Android Users

    2023. 10. 19.

    Georgia Digital Driver’s Licenses and IDs Now Accessible for Android Users

    Georgia DDS & Google Wallet Unite: Digital IDs for TSA PreCheck Georgia’s DDS partners with Google Wallet to introduce digital driver’s licenses and IDs. Residents can add them via Google Wallet, enhancing TSA PreCheck security and convenience. No extra fees apply, but physical IDs must be carried. This collaboration streamlines airport processes.

    3분
  4. Mayor Andre Dickens Introduces $1 Million Loan Scheme for Startups

    2023. 10. 18.

    Mayor Andre Dickens Introduces $1 Million Loan Scheme for Startups

    Atlanta's Mayor Andre Dickens has launched the Atlanta Startup Growth Loan Program (ASGL) to provide financial support to local tech startups. Part of the Atlanta Open for Business Fund, ASGL offers direct loans of up to $150,000 to qualifying startups. To be eligible, startups must have been established within the past five years and possess a City of Atlanta business license. The loans can be used for various purposes, including technology, inventory, commercial spaces, machinery, furniture, and fixtures. This initiative aims to strengthen Atlanta's tech startup ecosystem and promote growth in various sectors.

    4분
  5. Concerned Mother Reports Fulton County Eighth Grader Unknowingly Consumed Edibles at School

    2023. 10. 17.

    Concerned Mother Reports Fulton County Eighth Grader Unknowingly Consumed Edibles at School

    A mother in Fulton County, Georgia, is distressed after her daughter was given candy at Bear Creek Middle School that contained THC. Several students consumed the edibles, leading to discomfort. Angel Butts conducted a home drug test, which confirmed THC’s presence. Medical professionals warn of the dangers of children consuming such substances. Angel criticized the school’s response and emphasized the need for communication. The school principal promised appropriate disciplinary action.

    2분
  6. K-9 Shot in Search for Kidnapping Suspect in Bartow County

    2023. 10. 13.

    K-9 Shot in Search for Kidnapping Suspect in Bartow County

    Law enforcement agencies from Bartow County and Cartersville responded to a shooting involving their K-9 unit. The incident occurred at a truck stop near Tellus Drive off Interstate 75 in Cartersville. The K-9 was shot multiple times. A SKYFOX 5 helicopter spotted a car in a retention pond near a gas station, and officers searched the adjacent woods. The car’s driver, a suspect in a kidnapping case from Floyd County, was stopped using a PIT maneuver, causing the crash. The driver then fled into a nearby forest, and the authorities have not released further information about the suspect. Emergency vehicles were seen at the scene.

    1분
  7. Republicans Choose Steve Scalise as Nominee for House Speaker, Aiming to Replace Kevin McCarthy

    2023. 10. 12.

    Republicans Choose Steve Scalise as Nominee for House Speaker, Aiming to Replace Kevin McCarthy

    Republicans have selected Steve Scalise as their nominee for House Speaker, aiming to replace Kevin McCarthy. Scalise defeated Jim Jordan in a secret ballot vote on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, but has yet to secure the 217 votes needed to win the gavel on the floor. Scalise is the current House Majority Leader and is seen as a more conservative alternative to McCarthy, who was ousted from the position of Speaker in September 2023.

    4분
  8. Atlanta Braves Head to Philadelphia for Games 3 and 4 – Fans Bid Farewell at Truist Park

    2023. 10. 11.

    Atlanta Braves Head to Philadelphia for Games 3 and 4 – Fans Bid Farewell at Truist Park

    The Atlanta Braves are headed to Philadelphia for Games 3 and 4 of the National League Division Series, but not before their fans gave them a warm send-off at Truist Park on Tuesday. Despite the Braves dropping Game 1 of the series at home, fans were still in high spirits as they gathered outside the stadium to cheer on their team. They waved flags, chanted songs, and took pictures with the Braves’ iconic tomahawk totem pole. The Braves will be looking to even up the series in Philadelphia, and they know that they will have the support of their fans back home.

    1분
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