Pictures are AMAZING - thanks for posting the link!

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@Athens Trojan: Don't think that is how it went down - and I was part of that whole mess. I believe Bethel Homes was placed in the Barrow district so that all districts would have relatively even numbers of disadvantaged children. Without Bethel in the mix over there, the demographics would be very close to the "old" Barrow - primarily white and with only a small percentage of students eligible for free and reduced lunch.

@Curls: Chase Street Elementary is actually one of the highest ranked elementary schools in Northeast Georgia based on the the most recently released data.

Very impressive! Congrats!

Excellent decision. Elective delivery before 39 weeks is not in the best interest of the child and ACOG (the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology) is moving to eliminate them. Things have changed even in the last few years regarding this. I have a friend who was induced at 38 weeks years ago and was just induced this time at 39 weeks - doctor would do no earlier.

Of course, this would not cover medically indicated deliveries - just elective ones (for the convenience/comfort of the mother or doctor generally). . .

http://www.acog.org/About%20ACOG/ACOG%20Districts/District%20II/Less%20T...

What kind of scumbag relative provides a fake alibi for a kid who shot a baby in a stroller . . . obviously I don't know but if she is lying she needs some sort of charges brought against her!

The waste cited above is very disturbing. If it is happening in one department in the ACC, it is likely happening in all. We need someone to sharpen their pencil and cut all this waste. And deduct these nutso charges from the employee's paycheck when they are inappropriate or questionable. That would put a stop to it, quick.

@drdonna: Amen!

@nowheregirl: Perhaps a little over enthusiastic . It is just so NICE to see someone like him supporting the CCSD. There are many good, smart parents who have actively chosen to send their kids to the CCSD rather than move to the OC or send their kids to private school. . .

Many of us with actual experience in the schools think they are great!

@nowheregirl: Perhaps a little over enthusiastic . It is just so NICE to see someone like him supporting the CCSD. There are many good, smart parents who have actively chosen to send their kids to the CCSD rather than move to the OC or send their kids to private school. . .

Many of us with actual experience in the schools think they are great!

Thank you so much Bertis and Katherine for supporting CCSD schools.

@CharlotteLadyGardner: It is hardly a secret. I heard about it at a meeting last night - no AA folks.

And your response is *slightly* scary . . . relax much?

@environmentalist: I think picking up a gun after you have had something to drink is a bad idea,- particularly if you plan on just "waiving it around.". I thought one of the first rules of responsible gun ownership is not to get it out unless you intend to use it. Perhaps a call to the police was in order before it escalated to waiving guns around.

And to the contrary, what a teacher does in their own home is most certainly the parents' concern - or at least it can be depending on what the issue is! That may be the dumbest "blanket" statement I have ever heard. . .

@gaylegayle: They sent out an announcement that she will not be returning to school or campus until this has been investigated/resolved (can't remember the exact wording).

Also Athens Academy has taken very quick and decisive action on this which I presume they would do if any faculty member was charged with aggravated assault. Ms. Boyd is an award winning teacher and hopefully this will be resolved quickly.

So very well deserved!!!!

Kinda scary that someone who is waving a gun around teaches kids. . .

Wow - a little drama in Five Points

Thanks for the update. I have been so worried about her.

Just FYI. I am familiar with crosswalk safety because of my involvement in the Safe Routes to School effort. Mid block crosswalks and crosswalks not at intersections are very dangerous. The crosswalks on Milledge are at intersections. Putting a crosswalk mid block or at a street which is not a two way intersection is very dangerous. I have had a conversation with my boys about crossing at intersections and how to never cross where there is not a crosswalk. Lesson learned. Not excusing the speeding in the center lane but pedestrian safety is SO important.

@countrygirl17: My husband was there waiting on an OR - he is a surgeon. It is was a dicey situation and I am glad she came through it. We are praying for her and so are many who know her.

We are praying for her!

@anonymous1: Wow. That tells you something, doesn't it!

If he turned into the lane too early and was surprised by them - one thing. If he refused a sobriety test, he was obviously impaired (drug/alcohol). At 4:45 in the afternoon. Throw the book at him.

Clarke Central students I heard. One has had surgery and is in ICU. Prayers for her and her family.

[quote][b]snarkydude[/b] - As far as "higher end stores", you don't have the demographics here to support them.[/quote]

I am not talking Neiman Marcus. I am talking stores of the caliber as those at Beechwood - Talbots, Coldwater Creek, Rolling Pin, Ann Taylor Loft, Chico's, Jos A Banks, etc.

This Oconee mall is shaping up to be discount city . . .