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These skills will help families understand what children have already learned and can expect to learn as they enter a new grade level. These are meant to be guides since every student learns at his or her own pace. Teachers will be ready to meet students where they are when they reach a new grade level.
Douglasville property taxes: How rising home assessments affect homeowners
The Douglasville City Council met Monday evening to discuss property taxes, which could increase for local homeowners whose assessed home values have gone up.
20 Ways to Build a Strong Neighborhood Community
In a world becoming ever more digital, the value of real face-to-face encounters with those living close to us cannot be overstated. Well-connected neighborhood communities contribute to making neighborhoods safer, provide support networks, and are significant contributors to life satisfaction.
Keep your Summer Momentum into the Fall
As the summer slowly comes to a close, schools are back in session and you begin to plan for the start of the fall season, don’t lose your momentum for staying healthy and active with a regular workout! Here are some tips to stay on track even as your schedule gets busier, the nights get darker, and colder weather begins to move in.
House Passes Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent
The Sunshine Protection Act passed the lower chamber with strong bipartisan support in a 308-171 vote and will now head to the Senate. The upper chamber previously passed a similar measure in 2022, but the House didn’t take up the proposal at the time. President Donald Trump has also backed the idea of making Daylight Saving Time permanent, calling on Congress to “push hard for more daylight at the end of the day.”