By the end of July, more than 1,700 colleges announced that they would not require SAT and ACT results as part of enrollment for the fall of 2023, a significant increase from the approximately 1,600 that were testing voluntarily during the same time the previous year.
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Biden Administration Announces $50 Billion Strategy for Domestic Microchip Production
On Sept. 6, the Department of Commerce announced a $50 billion plan focused on boosting U.S.-based manufacturing of semiconductor microchips entitled the CHIPS for America program.
Georgia Statewide Rent Significantly Less Than National Average
The average rent nationwide for a one-bedroom home is $1,105 per month and $1,342 for a two-bedroom home.
Kemp, Abrams Stake Out Health Care and Medicaid Expansion As Wedge Issue
Sharp disagreement over whether to expand Medicaid in Georgia – a state with one of the highest uninsured rates in the country – was one of the defining issues in the governor’s race in 2018.
Companies Increase Investment as Biden Signs Law Boosting US Semiconductor Industry
President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed the CHIPS and Science Act, which will utilize $280 billion to increase American competitiveness in science and technology, especially against China.
Protecting Our Environment Is Not a Game | Opinion
In simpler times, kids played simpler games. If you had a sidewalk and a piece of chalk, you drew squares for hopscotch. Minus a sidewalk or paved driveway, you used a stick to scratch squares in the dirt.
Legislation to Boost U.S. Computer Chip Production Heads to Biden’s Desk
Congress has passed a $280 billion proposal designed to lift domestic semiconductor production – after chip shortages caused shutdowns at plants like West Point’s Kia campus – and boost the country’s competitiveness globally.
Atlanta City Council Members Continue Their Work to Protect Reproductive Rights
The city of Atlanta will meet on August 1st to further discuss their plan to donate $300,000 to the National Network of Abortion Funds in order to support organizations like Access Reproductive Care-Southeast that help women get the support and money they need for abortions, including out-of-state travel.
As Schools Open, Storms Approach
As schools start across the Atlanta-metro area this week, weather experts are telling parents to pack an umbrella as rain showers are expected to hit.
Have you Considered These Tourist Spots in Georgia?
Georgia has many places that serve as tourist attractions where one’s interests can be piqued. These interests can range from beaches, museums, aquariums, historical sites, gardens, forests, and mountain landscapes, to name a few.