The Cobb County School District shifted to remote learning the week of Jan. 18 due to COVID-19 conditions in the county. Two Cobb educators passed away from the illness the same week, which led some parents and teachers to urge district officials to stick with remote learning for the foreseeable future. However, the district will…
87 percent of Georgia teachers, who responded to a recent survey, say school shutdowns during the pandemic have had a negative effect on student learning. The Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) surveyed more than 6,000 educators across the state. More than 75 percent of those surveyed reported higher social-emotional needs among their students, including increased…
Two health care providers in Georgia are suing the Trump administration over its decision to approve the state’s plan to cut ties with the Obamacare enrollment website Healthcare.gov. They argue Georgia’s plan to push those shopping for Obamacare insurance to pick plans through third-party brokers will make it harder for people to choose the coverage that…
Atlanta Public Schools says it will cautiously move ahead with plans to resume in-person classes next month. At a town hall Thursday, Superintendent Lisa Herring said the district plans to start phasing in students on January 19. The new semester starts on Jan. 5, but APS will still operate virtually at the beginning. Read the full article: WABE
Georgia’s growing and increasingly diverse suburbs, combined with organized, well-funded, get-out-the-vote efforts by Democratic activists, have propelled Georgia into the swing state category. Read the full article: WABE
The Trump administration says Georgia’s control of the COVID-19 pandemic seems to be slipping. Federal officials say they can’t even get a clear picture of the situation in the state because of “significant” declines in diagnostic testing. The latest report from the White House Coronavirus Task Force, obtained by WABE, says 11% fewer viral tests were performed in…
When Georgia voters head to the polls Tuesday, many will still head to a school building to cast their ballot. Others may be voting at a private facility such as a church or a business. The places we vote have been changing in recent years, according to Atlanta elections lawyer Bryan Tyson. Read the full article:…
Forty-six residents living in a long-term care facility in in Atlanta have recently tested positive for the coronavirus following an outbreak at the facility, according to a spokeswoman for a company that runs the home. The outbreak happened at William Breman Jewish Home on Howell Mill Road, where 57 residents have now tested positive for the…
Georgia case numbers of COVID-19 might be underreported because rapid antigen tests are not included in the daily count. State officials say only if someone with a positive rapid antigen test also gets a regular PCR, or molecular test, that confirms COVID-19 are they added to the daily count. Read the full article: WABE
Atlanta Public Schools plans to bring elementary students and some with special needs back Oct. 26 if COVID-19 conditions stay the same or improve. Students who opt for face-to-face learning will attend school four days a week and work virtually from home on Wednesdays. According to the plan, students in grades 6-12 would return Nov….