KENNESAW, Ga. — Kennesaw State University’s Presidential Commission on Racial and Ethnic Dialogue will convene a special open forum on Monday, April 14, to discuss “Art, Memory and Historical Trauma.” The event will be held in KSU’s Social Sciences Auditorium from 5:30 - 7 p.m.

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“Art, Memory and Historical Trauma” is a panel discussion and open forum that will address the complex issues and challenges surrounding the recent controversy that unfolded at the University during the opening of the Bernard A. Zuckerman Museum of Art. The discussion, presented by KSU’s Presidential Commission on Racial and Ethnic Dialogue, will explore the controversial nature of the subject matter: Georgia writer Corra Harris — whose former homestead was gifted to the University in 2008. The panel will be followed by a question-and-answer period and general discussion.

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KENNESAW, Ga. -- Hit 'em where it hurts – that's what the City of Kennesaw has decided to do to owners of blighted properties who refuse to fix them up: Tax the heck out of them until they do.

To hear Kennesaw's mayor, Mark Mathews, tell it, there are no blighted properties in Kennesaw. And the new law aims to keep it that way.

"We don't have any at this point," Mathews said, and although there are properties that are in violation of various code ordinances, they don't, he said, come under the definition of "blighted."

"This is just looking ahead to have something in place to address it if we do find ourselves in that position."

Along with existing remedies, such as going to a judge to authorize the city to perform the repairs at the owner's expense, "It's just another tool for the toolbox" that the city can use administratively.

(WXIA) -- Rain is in this weekend's forecast, but that won't stop Georgia Department of Transportation from working on scheduled road projects throughout the area.

GDOT District Construction Engineer Shun Pringle said the department expects more people than usual on the road, as school districts begin and end their spring breaks.

"Call 511 or look at a mapping website before you leave home," Pringle said in a statement. "Motorists, including spring breakers ... need to plan ahead to avoid delays."

The new flyover ramps on the Interstate 85/Georgia 400 Interchange project are open, but crews still need to perform a little last-minute work on them. Lanes will be closed in places.