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Parents Fume Over Racist Social Media Post At North Cobb High

Upset parents chastised members of the Cobb County school board Thursday night in the wake of a racist and threatening social media post targeting students in the area. A snapchat post two weeks ago that threatened to "exterminate" African-American students continues to stir discord among parents of students at North Cobb High School because the adults don't feel the district handled it correctly.

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Lawmaker Introduces Bill To Revive ‘Confederate Memorial Day’ In Georgia

As Georgia lawmakers wind through the busy legislative season, a familiar measure has popped up for consideration in the House. House Resolution 644, which would formally recognize April 26 as Confederate Memorial Day, was introduced this week by Republican Rep. Tommy Benton of Jefferson.

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Braves Say No To Food, Beverages Brought Into SunTrust Park

The Atlanta Braves have changed the policy regarding food and beverages that fans are permitted to bring into the new SunTrust Park,according to a report in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Beginning this season, ticketholders will not be allowed to bring in outside food or beverages, the newspaper reported.

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