High school graduation rates hit record levels across Georgia

High school graduation rates in Georgia hit an all-time high, with metro Atlanta school districts reporting significant progress across multiple student groups.

Murder suspect shot in gunfire exchange with officers in Gwinnett

A New York murder suspect is in custody after opening fire on law enforcement officers during an hours-long manhunt in Gwinnett County on Thursday morning, according to authorities.

Fulton County teen scores perfect 1600 on SAT at age 14

Ashrit Talluri had already scored a perfect 1600 on three practice SATs. Then the 14-year-old Fulton County student did it when it counted: He earned a perfect score on the official test.

Parents sue Cobb County school board over public comment changes

Parents in Cobb County are taking their battle over public comment access to the federal appeals court after district officials altered sign-up procedures during a tense board meeting, court filings claim.

Free in-school grocery store helps cut Conyers student absences by 43%

A free grocery store inside a Georgia elementary school is cutting student absenteeism while giving families access to free fresh food.

Morehouse celebrates media center; 2 Atlanta HBCUs win grants

Morehouse College is celebrating a new multimedia center and Clark Atlanta University and Spelman College have received Home Depot grants for campus projects.

Water service restored following main line break in DeKalb County

Students at Columbia Elementary School in Decatur were temporarily relocated Tuesday after the school lost water service, according to the DeKalb County School District.

Spelman, Morehouse among top-ranked HBCUs, report says

U.S. News & World Report has released its ranking of the top historically Black colleges and universities, with Morehouse College taking the No. 4 spot.

For veterans, these are the top schools according to US News & World Report

The Windy City is once again home to the highest-ranked university in the latest U.S. News & World Report list of “Best Colleges for Veterans," while the school that made the biggest leap into the top five is right along the I-55 corridor as well. 

These are the top colleges, universities in the 2027 U.S. News rankings

A new college ranking evaluates nearly 1,700 institutions across the country based on academic quality, student outcomes, faculty resources and other factors.

City of Gray water outage shuts down Jones County Schools

Jones County Schools closed Monday and Tuesday following a major water main outage affecting the City of Gray.

Martin Luther King Jr. High locked down over threat Monday

A possible threat prompted a precautionary lockdown at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. High School on Monday morning before law enforcement cleared the campus.

Cobb schools remove Toni Morrison’s ‘The Bluest Eye’

The superintendent said the book contains sexually explicit material that violates district standards.

Cobb County expands K-9 security following armed student incident

The Cobb County School Board voted to expand its detection dog program to middle schools following multiple safety incidents across the district this year.

States with the highest student debt burdens, according to data

Student debt has surpassed $1.72 trillion nationwide, but the financial burden isn’t evenly distributed. A new analysis reveals where borrowers are facing the greatest challenges.