Wanted person at large after DeKalb County raid triggers lockdown

Authorities are still searching for a wanted individual following a loud warrant service and school lockdown in Lithonia on Tuesday.

Georgia Clergy Sexual Abuse Bill passes unanimously

Georgia legislators passed the "Clergy Sexual Abuse Bill," adding religious leaders to the list of authority figures accountable for sexual misconduct.

Commerce City Schools employee arrested for fraud, theft

A woman who worked for the Commerce City Schools system has been arrested on felony charges, according to the Commerce Police Department.

Student loan borrowers in SAVE plan told to prepare for repayment: What to know

Millions of student loan borrowers will have to find a new repayment plan soon. The available repayment plans will mean higher monthly payments for most.

Gwinnett County Schools names Dr. Alexandra Estrella superintendent

The Gwinnett County Board of Education officially named Dr. Alexandra Estrella as the new superintendent of Georgia's largest school district Wednesday.

Dr. Alexandra Estrella officially named Gwinnett superintendent

The Gwinnett County Board of Education has unanimously appointed Dr. Alexandra Estrella as the district's new superintendent following a year-long search.

STEM festival brings hands-on learning to Gwinnett school

A new STEM festival brought interactive science learning to students at Trickum Middle School in Gwinnett County.

Teacher incident under investigation at Rome Middle School

School district leaders in Rome say an incident involving a staff member and law enforcement is under investigation at Rome Middle School.

Hillgrove High School gun scare: Student arrested after lockdown

Hillgrove High School was placed on a "Code Red" lockdown Tuesday morning after a student was apprehended with a gun on campus.

Fire prompts evacuation at South Atlanta High School

Students and staff at South Atlanta High School were evacuated Tuesday afternoon after a fire broke out on campus.

Parents protest at Lakeside High over DeKalb plan to shut down 22 schools

The DeKalb County School District is another step closer to a plan to close 22 schools over the next several years, a proposal that drew around 100 protesters to Lakeside High School on Monday afternoon.

Cobb teacher fired for reading gender book loses latest Georgia court appeal

The Georgia Court of Appeals has upheld the firing of Katie Rinderle, a former Cobb County elementary school teacher who read a book on gender fluidity to her fifth-grade class in 2023.

Cell phone ban in Georgia schools heads to governor's desk

The Georgia Senate moved one step closer to removing mobile devices from public high school classrooms on Monday.

Treasury Department taking over student loans: What to know

Defaulted federal student loans will now be managed by the Treasury Department under a new agreement that was announced on Thursday.

DeKalb school district releases revised list of potential school changes

DeKalb County School District leaders are unveiling a new round of proposed school changes Friday, restarting a closely watched process that could reshape dozens of campuses.

Carroll County Schools Superintendent Scott Cowart announces retirement

Superintendent Scott Cowart announced his retirement from Carroll County Schools after 16 years leading the district and 46 years in public education.

Arkansas Ten Commandments law blocked that mandates classroom display

A judge struck down an Arkansas law that requires schools to display the Ten Commandments prominently in classrooms. Here is what to know about the law, and where the battle over its legality is headed.

DeKalb parents criticize school district's response during tornado warning

DeKalb County school officials have gotten backlash from parents who say children were put in harm's way when the district waited to send a message during a Monday morning tornado warning.