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School lunches allow some food insecure children to eat during the day. However, when school is out for the summer, federal and state-sponsored programs give these children access to meals.
Governer Brian Kemp rejects federal summer food plan
Brennan Fritts • May 24, 2024

Governor Brian Kemp declined Georgia's participation in the federally-sponsored Summer Food Service Program in favor of state-sponsored plans,...

BATTLE BACK: Interim Superintendent Dr. Danielle Battles contract has been extended to Dec. 31. The Atlanta Board of Education did this to ensure they could have enough time to find the right fit for a new permanent superintendent in the district.
Interim superintendent Dr. Battle’s contract extended, search continues
May 21, 2024
A NEW DIRECTION: SRO Norren Islar directs traffic on the 10th Street of the parking lot, due to the high volume of cars right after school in the overcrowded area. The crowding issues have caused the school-wide policy change for 2023-24 school year to have paid, reserved parking spots for upperclassmen with a down payment of $75.
Overcrowding issues cause new parking policy
May 19, 2024
Atlanta Public Schools plans to focus on chronic absenteeism, missing any school, instead of truancy, unexcused absences. This takes the focus off of the legal process and onto the academic impact.
Georgia school districts deal with spiking chronic absenteeism
May 16, 2024
Junior and captain of the Midtown girls golf team Julia Williams competes at area in order to qualify for state.
Title IX violation filed against Midtown golf team due to recent inequalities
May 15, 2024

Nora Goodman, freshman

Brennan Fritts
September 14, 2023
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Brennan Fritts
Nora Goodman goes from a Beta Club meeting to a volleyball practice.

Freshman Nora Goodman is the only freshman on the girls’ volleyball team. She said she enjoys volleyball because it allows her to have fun and make lasting connections.

“Being the only freshman on varsity can be stressful at times, but my teammates are always there to support me,” Goodman said. “I am excited to see how far we go this season.”

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Brennan Fritts, News Section Editor
Brennan Fritts is a sophomore and this is her first year writing for the Southerner. She enjoys volleyball and hanging out with friends.

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