15,000+ Apply for School Vouchers

More than 15,000 Georgia families applied for the state’s new Promise Scholarship school vouchers, with about 8,600 of them meeting eligibility requirements.

The program offers up to $6,500 in private tuition or homeschool funding for students who would otherwise attend public schools that rank in the bottom 25% academically in the state.

State lawmakers agreed to fund as many as 21,000 scholarships in the program’s first year, leaving room for more applicants. The first round of payments went out this month.

  State Eases Path for Aspiring Nurses

Gov. Brian Kemp announced an agreement between Georgia’s technical and university systems to create a streamlined path for nursing students.

Under the new 2+2 model, graduates with associate degrees in nursing can seamlessly transfer into university nursing programs.

The move aims to address nursing shortages, especially in rural areas.

Supporters say the option will also strengthen the healthcare workforce and expand student opportunities.

Deadly Shootout Caps Violent Weekend

A dispute among groups erupted in gunfire early Monday on Edgewood Avenue in Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn neighborhood, with a 27-year-old man killed and 10 others wounded.

The incident capped a violent weekend in the city, with 12 shootings and 29 total injuries.

The Sweet Auburn shootout began around 1:30 a.m. near a streetcar stop after a group of four people allegedly confronted others, possibly in a parking dispute.

Police recovered 34 shell casings and multiple firearms.

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➤ Statewide: A bipartisan study committee of state lawmakers began talks on proposals for legalizing sports betting, casinos, and other gaming in the state. (More)

➤ DeKalb County: A man doing yard work at a daycare center was fatally shot while pursuing a suspected thief, leaving behind a fiancée and three children. (More)

➤ Jonesboro: A gymnastics coach may have to disband his team as his students outgrow the gym and he struggles to find affordable zoned space for training. (More)

➤ Oconee County: A mold assessment at Oconee County Elementary School found no significant issues, confirming the school is safe for the start of classes next week. (More)

➤ Central Georgia: Food banks are getting volunteer help from teenagers and food bank recipients in their efforts to serve rural areas. (More)

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➤ Georgia middle schooler Melanie Doggett recorded the second-fastest 200-meter dash time ever for a 14-year-old at the National Junior Olympics Championships this past weekend at Savannah State University. (More)

➤ Atlanta Falcons receiver Darnell Mooney remains sidelined with a shoulder injury, and his availability to start the season is questionable. (More)

➤ Kennesaw State’s club barbell lifting team is representing the U.S. at the Pan-American Regional Powerlifting Championship this week in the Cayman Islands. (More)

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➤  Six- and 10-year-old brothers from Norman Park are running a growing vending machine business, learning about responsibility and finance. (More)

➤ AMLI Brookhaven has begun leasing 630 luxury apartments featuring green space, walking trails, and retail. (More)

➤ The Port of Savannah reported that its fiscal year that ended in June was its second-busiest ever, with 5.7 million containers handled. (More)

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➤ Drew Charter, Atlanta’s first charter school, is celebrating 25 years in East Lake, boasting a 98% graduation rate and deep community impact. (More)

➤ The Valdosta Fire Department launched its first all-girls Camp Blaze, giving 14 students hands-on firefighting experience to inspire future careers in public safety. (More)

➤ PeachFest returned in downtown Atlanta this past weekend, showcasing the state’s iconic fruit with top chefs, mixologists, and tastings. (Photos)

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