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Kennesaw's police department is bringing the community together for a free Juneteenth celebration filled with food, music, and fun. The June 13 event creates a welcoming space for families to connect with local officers while honoring an important piece of American history.
A Georgia man spotted a toddler wandering alone near traffic at a mall parking lot and discovered her siblings waiting in a running car with no adult in sight. His quick action and call to police kept three young children safe.
A Kennesaw State graduate taught artificial intelligence to spot trash in creeks, opening doors for automated cleanup systems. Despite a serious injury and family displacement, Hunter Quarles pushed forward with research that could transform water quality.
A groundbreaking approach to supercomputing at Kennesaw State could slash the time scientists need for major discoveries from days to hours. The breakthrough brings hope for faster medical research and climate solutions.
The University of Louisville's all-girl cheerleading squad just made history again, capturing their 12th consecutive national championship in Daytona Beach. Their near-perfect score and Atlantic Ocean celebration sealed another year of dominance in collegiate cheerleading.
A Georgia long snapper who was cut from his college team just won a national championship with Indiana. Mark Langston's journey from high school defensive end to championship special teams player shows how setbacks can fuel success.
Two Stephens County High School seniors earned identical top SAT scores, becoming the rare dual STAR Students for 2026. Both young men credit beloved teachers who pushed them beyond what they thought possible.
Seventeen rural Georgia communities just received $150,000 grants to upgrade public buildings with energy-efficient systems that could slash their utility bills. Many of these small towns are using federal funding for the first time to install LED lighting, modern HVAC systems, and plan for electric vehicle charging stations.