City of Atlanta, Board of Regents and local politics
Georgia State cyclists are hoppin’ curbs and cruisin’ sidewalks. But [for the most part] they’re not doing this to piss off pedestrians. They just need more bike lanes. Georgia State senior Jeff McKeon approached The […]
MARTA’s financial plan for three large projects was derailed last month when state legislators denied the transit system’s request for a half-cent sales tax increase in Fulton, DeKalb and Clayton counties, according to the […]
Gov. Nathan Deal signed Georgia House Bill 1 (HB 1) on April 16, legalizing cannabis extracts for individuals with debilitating conditions. HB 1, also called “Haleigh’s Hope Act,” was named after five-year-old Haleigh Cox who […]
Georgia State student Lauran Chambless saw firsthand the benefits of medical marijuana use after her boyfriend was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease. She said smoking weed helped him eat regularly and relieve his pain. His body […]
Q.What college are you representing, and what year are you? A) Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing & Health Professions. I am a sophomore. Q.Describe your platform. A) I – Increasing sustainability initiatives M – […]
Women working for the City of Atlanta will soon receive equal pay for doing the same jobs as men after the Atlanta City Council voted to pass legislation that will secure their positions as city […]
While no U.S. state bans all types of cell phone use for drivers, House Bill 10 (HB 10) in this year’s state legislative season could change a portion of that for Georgia drivers. If passed, […]
“It’s a small change, but I think it’s an important just to make sure to level the playing field regarding scholarships, grants and loans.” – District 93 House Representative Dar’shun Kendrick During the Georgia General […]
This legislative season the Georgia State House of Representatives will vote on a series of bills that may allow new demographics of students to qualify and benefit from the HOPE grant and scholarship. If […]
The deadline for voter registration to participate in this year’s General Elections was Oct. 6. Did you register to vote? […]
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