Tampa school zone catches 6,000 speeders in 2 days as city weighs $100 camera fines

Tampa City Council members voted Thursday to approve an ordinance updating the city code to operate automated speed detection systems in 18 school zones. 

Trump administration seeks federal grant oversight

The Trump administration is looking to give political appointees more power over federal grants, to ensure they “demonstrably advance” the president's policy priorities.

These states lead the nation in racial equality in education, study finds

A recent WalletHub study found that districts serving fewer Black and Hispanic students receive about $900 to $1,000 more per student on average, highlighting persistent racial disparities in education.

Education Department abandons civil rights focus on Black students

The Department of Education under President Trump is ending generations of addressing inequities for Black students, in some cases withholding federal funds for programs that aim to help them.

Decatur school board orders probe after 'dehumanizing' podcast comments

The Decatur Board of Education announced an independent investigation Thursday following days of public controversy surrounding the school district's leader.

Emory University elects Christopher L. Augostini 22nd president

The Emory University Board of Trustees unanimously elected Christopher L. Augostini as the school's 22nd president in Atlanta.

Dunwoody student advances to spelling bee finals

Peachtree Middle School student Sarv Dharavane advanced to the Scripps National Spelling Bee finals.

Georgia students advance in National Spelling Bee

Sarv Dharavane of Dunwoody and Sreeya Lakkimsetti of Columbia County survived the Round 3 written test.

Atlanta school worker on leave after video shows student being choked

A metro Atlanta mother is demanding immediate accountability after a disturbing video emerged showing a high school worker allegedly choking her teenage son during class.

Georgians really struggle to spell this one word

A new study found “Chihuahua” is the most commonly misspelled word in Georgia this year.