Cobb County Schools Revamp Math and Science Education using Virtual Reality

Cobb County Schools Revamp Math and Science Education using Virtual Reality

Cobb County schools are about to introduce virtual reality (VR) technology into its classrooms in a ground-breaking move that will bring in a new era of fully immersive learning for pupils. The Cobb County Board of Education just approved spending $2 million to acquire “Prisms of Reality,” a cutting-edge math and science teaching resource created … Read more

At the State Model Water Tower Competition, Cherokee County Students Shine

At the State Model Water Tower Competition, Cherokee County Students Shine

Three-time Georgia State-Wide Model Water Tower Competition champions, Teasley Middle School students Hunter Hamby and Sarah Vehar, demonstrated their engineering skills. The competition, which took place at The Water Tower in Gwinnett County on April 14, attracted regional winners from all across the state who were all keen to showcase their artistic creations in a … Read more

Parents Be Aware of Growing Scams Using Phoney ACT and SAT Prep Materials

Parents Be Aware of Growing Scams Using Phoney ACT and SAT Prep Materials

Parents are asked to be alert against a rise in scams involving phony test preparation materials as high school kids prepare for their SAT and ACT tests. Con artists are using the stress of college admission examinations to target parents with intricate schemes, according the Georgia Better Business Bureau (BBB). Georgia BBB official Taelore Hicks … Read more

Major Drug and Weapons Trafficking Bust in Florida: Twenty Arrests Result from “Operation Black Ice”

Major Drug and Weapons Trafficking Bust in Florida: Twenty Arrests Result from "Operation Black Ice"

Under Sheriff Dennis Lemma, the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office has announced the apprehension of twenty individuals in a comprehensive assault on drug and weapon trafficking in Florida; thirteen more are still wanted. A substantial trafficking organization, known as “Operation Black Ice,” was the focus of this momentous endeavor, which was engaged in the regional distribution … Read more

Involuntary Manslaughter Charge Against Former Police Officer Following Fatal Incident

Involuntary Manslaughter Charge Against Former Police Officer Following Fatal Incident

The recent indictment of former Woodstock police officer Grant Matthew Shaw has brought back to light a concerning interaction with law enforcement. After Shaw was charged with involuntary manslaughter for an unrelated incident in October 2023, a couple has revealed details of their terrifying experience during a December 2022 traffic stop with Channel 2 Action … Read more

Key Personnel Adjustments Declared by the Cobb County School Board

Key Personnel Adjustments Declared by the Cobb County School Board

Amid a succession of noteworthy personnel announcements, which marked critical transitions and appointments within the district, the Cobb County School Board disclosed them during its recent Thursday evening meeting. The following modifications are scheduled to be implemented on July 1st: a new assistant superintendent will be in place, in addition to the reassignment of current … Read more

Florida School Districts Strike a Balance Between Concerns and Compliance in Preparation for Later Start Times

Florida School Districts Strike a Balance Between Concerns and Compliance in Preparation for Later Start Times

Florida school districts are preparing for substantial modifications to their start times in accordance with a recently enacted state statute that is scheduled to go into effect during the 2026 academic year. Middle school and high school classes are required by law to commence no earlier than 8:30 a.m. and after 8 a.m., respectively, in … Read more

Bankruptcies of Several Express Clothing Retailers in Florida and Beyond Being Considered

Bankruptcies of Several Express Clothing Retailers in Florida and Beyond Being Considered

On Monday, the bankruptcy filing of the U.S. fashion retailer Express secured widespread attention, signifying an extensive reorganization endeavor that encompasses the shutdown of dozens of locations nationwide, including a number of establishments situated in the Tampa Bay region of Florida. Although the apparel company’s demise is not yet assured, the filing highlights the difficulties … Read more