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GA U.S. HOUSE DISTRICT 4: Rep. Johnson Trumpets Twelve Years of Lower Health Costs Under the Affordable Care Act

By Press release submission | Mar 23, 2022

Today, twelve years since President Obama and the Democratic Congress enacted the Affordable Care Act, Rep. Hank Johnson highlighted how this life-saving legislation has expanded access to quality, affordable health insurance in Georgia and across the country.

GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION: One Man Arrested for the Sexual Exploitation of Children in Peach County

By Press release submission | Mar 23, 2022

On Thursday, March 17, 2022, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes (CEACC) Unit, with the assistance of the Peach County Sheriff’s Office, the GBI Perry Office, and the GBI Middle Georgia Gang Task Force, executed a residential search warrant pertaining to an ongoing Sexual Exploitation of Children investigation.

Positive % change for Metrocity Bankshares Inc. (MCBS:NSQ) in Doraville in last year

By DeKalb GA News | Mar 22, 2022

Metrocity Bankshares Inc. (MCBS:NSQ) traded at $24.14 on March 21.

GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: GTRI Graduate Student Fellowship Expands

By Press release submission | Mar 22, 2022

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) solves the most pressing national security problems, from spacecraft innovations to artificial forensics, and has historically sought to partner with Georgia Tech faculty to enhance those solutions.

GEORGIA PIEDMONT TECHNICAL COLLEGE: U.S. Attorney General, VIPs Honor DeKalb Police Program, Tour GPTC

By Press release submission | Mar 22, 2022

The DeKalb Conference Center at Georgia Piedmont Technical College in Clarkston set the scene Thursday for a major nationally-recognized celebration.

LOVETT SCHOOL: The Delight of Cafe Cookies

By Press release submission | Mar 21, 2022

Since the cafe opened at Lovett, they have served delicious warm chocolate chip cookies on Wednesdays. “Warm Cookie Wednesdays” have become something that decades of Lovett students have looked forward to.

OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY: 5-Minute Museum: "Jar" by George Fletcher on Mar. 29

By Press release submission | Mar 21, 2022

5-Minute Museum: "Jar" by George Fletcher on Mar. 29

2 new teachers in Tucker pledge to teach controversial Critical Race Theory in week ending March 12

By DeKalb GA News | Mar 20, 2022

Critical Race Theory will be taught by two more teachers in Tucker, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

No new teachers in Scottdale sign pledge in week ending March 12 to teach Critical Race Theory

By DeKalb GA News | Mar 19, 2022

There were no new teachers in Scottdale who signed the pledge in week ending March 12, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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DeKalb GA News area weekly mass times

By DeKalb GA News | Mar 19, 2022

The following parishes in the DeKalb GA News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE: Koch Takes on Abstract Algebra in Newest Book

By Press release submission | Mar 18, 2022

Math is hard. Alan Koch knows this. He also thinks it’s cool.

Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Lithonia stagnates at one in week ending March 12

By DeKalb GA News | Mar 18, 2022

There were no new teachers in Lithonia who signed the pledge in week ending March 12, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

DEKALB COUNTY - GA: DeKalb County Police to Host Safety Fair

By Press release submission | Mar 18, 2022

DeKalb County Police to Host Safety Fair

LOVETT SCHOOL: Spanish Students Make The News

By Press release submission | Mar 17, 2022

Projects, or “proyectos,” are an integral part of Spanish Class, and a hallmark of any Spanish learning experience.

GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: Banner Registration System Upgraded to Improve Student Experience

By Press release submission | Mar 17, 2022

Registration can be a hectic time for students. Between crafting the right schedule and making sure selected courses satisfy program requirements, the process takes time and effort.

Online pledge to teach controversial Critical Race Theory signed by 9 Decatur teachers by week ending March 12, a rise of 9

By DeKalb GA News | Mar 17, 2022

Critical Race Theory will be taught by nine more teachers in Decatur, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

EMORY UNIVERSITY: International Awards highlight Emory’s global network

By Press release submission | Mar 16, 2022

Emory University’s global engagement is a natural extension of its longstanding motto — “The wise heart seeks knowledge” — wherever it may be found. This spirit of collaboration is a through line in the international work that happens across the university community by its faculty, alumni and staff.

COUNTY OF DEKALB: DeKalb Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson to receive “Outstanding Government Leader Award”

By Press release submission | Mar 16, 2022

Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson will be the recipient of the “Outstanding Government Leader Award” presented by Next Generation 911 Institute, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that works with the Congressional NextGen 9-1-1 Caucus to promote deployment of advanced and effective 9-1-1 and Next Generation 9-1-1 (collectively, NG9-1-1) services throughout the nation.

No new teachers in Scottdale sign pledge on March 13 to teach Critical Race Theory

By DeKalb GA News | Mar 15, 2022

There were no new teachers in Scottdale who signed the pledge on March 13, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Lithonia stagnates at one