Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:11 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:11:48 GMT
After much debate and a unanimously vote from the board edgewood elementary and Marshall middle schools will close their doors for the final time next Friday. But what happens after next week? "ThereMore >>
After much debate and a unanimously vote from the board edgewood elementary and Marshall middle schools will close their doors for the final time next Friday. But what happens after next week? "ThereMore >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:24 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:24:05 GMT
A Cusseta family told News Leader 9 they are living in fear after a man walked inside their vacant rental property, held them at gunpoint, and threatened to kill them.More >>
A Cusseta family told News Leader 9 they are living in fear after a man walked inside their vacant rental property, held them at gunpoint, and threatened to kill them.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:16 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:16:31 GMT
Ft. Benning handed out honors Tuesday to Army Rangers from the 3rd Battalion Unit. The men were recognized for their combat actions while deployed in Afghanistan over the last year.More >>
Ft. Benning handed out honors Tuesday to Army Rangers from the 3rd Battalion Unit.
The men were recognized for their combat actions while deployed in Afghanistan over the last year. More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:30 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:30:09 GMT
As millions of Americans focus their attention on the devastation in Oklahoma, many will feel compelled to reach out and help. But sometimes, in massive recovery efforts, people's good intentions can turnMore >>
As millions of Americans focus their attention on the devastation in Oklahoma, many will feel compelled to reach out and help.
But sometimes, in massive recovery efforts, people's good intentions can turn into a burden for workers in the trenches.More >>
By BILL BARROW Associated Press
ATLANTA (AP) - The debate over a proposed constitutional amendment on charter schools has been fierce, complete with lawsuits. But details get lost in the back & forth, and what's at issue is more complicated than the question printed on the Nov. 6 ballots.
Voters will be asked: "Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended to allow state or local approval of public charter schools upon the request of local communities?"
But Georgia already has more than 200 charter schools. And the state already plays a role in regulating the independent schools that get public money.
What's really at issue is how much control the state has in the process. Currently, local school boards decide whether to grant charters. The proposal is for a new state board that would concentrate more power in Atlanta.
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