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How Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship and Zell Miller Scholarship Work: Eligibility, Requirements, and How to Keep Them
Georgia’s lottery-funded HOPE and Zell Miller scholarships remain two of the most valuable merit-based aid programs in the country, covering a substantial portion or all of in-state tuition for students who meet academic thresholds in high school and maintain those standards through college. The two programs share the same funding source and administrative framework but differ significantly in GPA requirements, test score mandates, and how much tuition they cover. Misunderstanding the checkpoint system that governs both scholarships costs Georgia students millions in lost aid every academic year. What Is The Difference Between HOPE And Zell Miller? The HOPE Scholarship — Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally —
How Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship and Zell Miller Scholarship Work: Eligibility, Requirements, and How to Keep Them
Georgia’s lottery-funded HOPE and Zell Miller scholarships remain two of the most valuable merit-based aid programs in the country, covering a substantial portion or all of in-state tuition for students who meet academic thresholds in high school and maintain those standards through college. The two
Highline Warren Invests $170 Million in McDonough Logistics Center, Adding 160 Jobs to Henry County
Highline Warren, an American distributor of automotive aftermarket and cleaning products, is investing $170 million in a new logistics and operations center in McDonough, Governor Brian Kemp’s office announced on July 14. The multi-year project will create 160 new jobs in Henry County and position the facility as a
Atlanta City Council Passes 180-Day Moratorium on Self-Storage Construction to Protect Commercial Corridors
The Atlanta City Council unanimously passed Ordinance 26-O-1396 on July 7, enacting a 180-day moratorium on the construction of new self-storage facilities
Machine Investment Group and Lionshead Capital Partners Acquire 641-Room Atlanta Airport Marriott
Machine Investment Group and Lionshead Capital Partners have acquired the Atlanta Airport Marriott, a 641-room full-service hotel adjacent to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
Metro Atlanta Corporate Relocations Grow as Companies Consolidate Operations in Georgia
Metro Atlanta added a series of corporate headquarters relocations across the first half of 2026, drawing technology, healthcare, and manufacturing companies into
England Beats Congo DR 2-1 in Atlanta as World Cup Fever Grips Downtown
England came from behind to defeat Congo DR 2-1 at Atlanta Stadium on July 1, with captain Harry Kane scoring twice in the final 15 minutes to send the
Events Not to Miss in Metro Atlanta This Juneteenth and Father’s Day Weekend
Metro Atlanta residents will find dozens of weekend events spanning Juneteenth commemorations, FIFA World Cup screenings, and Father’s Day activities June 19 to 21, 2026. The convergence of three
Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Festival Returns to Piedmont Park June 19–21, Anchoring the City’s Densest Cultural Weekend of the Summer
The 14th annual Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Festival opens Friday, June 19, at Piedmont Park and runs through Sunday, June 21, placing one of the Southeast’s largest Juneteenth
Cape Verde Stuns Spain 0-0 in Atlanta’s World Cup Debut as City Projects $503 Million in Economic Impact Across Eight Matches
The first World Cup match in Atlanta history delivered one of the tournament’s defining upsets before the city had even finished processing what it means to host the world’s
Atlanta Was Called Terminus and Marthasville Before the Railroad Gave It Its Name
Atlanta exists because a railroad needed somewhere to stop. In the late 1830s, the state-backed
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport Braces for 2.7 Million Passengers Over Memorial Day Travel Period
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is preparing for one of the heaviest holiday travel surges in
Three Confirmed Measles Cases in Unvaccinated Metro Atlanta Family After International Travel
Georgia public health officials are tracing potential exposures across metro Atlanta after confirming three new
African American History in Atlanta
Few cities have shaped African American history as profoundly as Atlanta. From the Civil Rights Movement to
Piedmont Park Activities: Discover Atlanta’s Outdoor Oasis
Located in the heart of Atlanta, Piedmont Park is a green oasis that offers a
Where Atlantans Are Eating This Holiday Season Across the City
December in Atlanta hits different once the holiday lights come on and the weather finally
Atlanta Halal Fest at Atlantic Station: A Global Flavor Journey
Atlanta is stepping up its culinary game with a fresh and exciting addition to its
Exercise Your Brain: Science-Backed Benefits of Cardio for Mental Clarity
For a long time, most people thought of exercise, especially cardio, as something purely for
Metro Atlanta Celebrates Day of the Dead: Norcross, Woodstock & Plaza Las Américas Events
Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is a deeply cherished cultural event