Gun discovered in bathroom of Acworth middle school during school event
Concerned parents contacted FOX 5 Atlanta after a gun was discovered in a bathroom at Durham Middle School in Acworth on Wednesday night during a school event.
Atlanta Public Schools approves plan to close or repurpose 16 schools
APS approved a districtwide plan to close or repurpose 16 schools starting in 2027 during Wednesday night's meeting.
Third DeKalb family alleges sexual assault on school bus
A third DeKalb County family has come forward to claim their 9-year-old autistic daughter was sexually assaulted while riding her school bus.
Larry Summers hit with lifetime ban by high-profile economics club over Epstein ties
Former Harvard president Larry Summers has been barred from one of the most prestigious scholarly associations in the country over his close ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Student loan borrowers may qualify for lower monthly payments. Here's how
Many student loan borrowers may soon be able to update their repayment plan that lowers their monthly bill. Here's why.
LIVE: Georgia runoff election results for 2025 municipal races
Polls closed Tuesday night across Georgia as voters decided dozens of municipal runoff races that will set the direction for several metro cities heading into 2026.
Rally against proposed Atlanta school closures planned for Tuesday
Activists and community members are preparing to rally Tuesday as they urge the Atlanta Board of Education to reject a proposal that would close or repurpose 16 Atlanta Public Schools campuses.
Students in DeKalb County sent home, relocated after water main break
Water main break forces closure of all City Schools of Decatur campuses.
New Dept. of Education directives: How could students be affected by them?
Last week, the Trump administration announced a number of new actions aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, a move that former department officials and civil rights experts say could have wide-ranging effects on American students.
Westside residents push back on APS plan, call for inclusion in decisions
Atlanta’s Westside residents are speaking out against the APS plan to repurpose 16 schools, saying the proposal deepens disinvestment and gentrification while calling for inclusion in education and city funding decisions.
Morehouse student arrested for allegedly choking CAU student
Viral video shows alleged assault of a Clark Atlanta student outside student housing, schools respond to attack.
Proposed rule could reclassify nursing degrees, limit student loan access
A proposed U.S. Department of Education rule could remove nursing from the list of professional degrees, limiting federal student loan access and raising concerns among Georgia healthcare and education leaders.
Gwinnett bus driver honored for saving students from bus fire
Gwinnett County bus driver Jose Rivera-Perez was honored with the Rotary Club’s Hidden Hero Award after helping save students from a burning school bus and extinguishing the fire.
Another family says special needs child sexually assaulted on DeKalb school bus
The DeKalb County School District now says three students were involved in an alleged sexual assault on a school bus on October 22.
Smyrna passes new rules limiting where vape shops can open
Smyrna approved an ordinance blocking new vape shops within 1000 feet of schools, daycares and other shops.
Handgun found in student’s car during K-9 sweep at Hart County High
A handgun was found in a student’s vehicle during a routine K-9 sweep at Hart County High School.
Family says non-verbal 7-year-old assaulted on DeKalb school bus
A DeKalb County family is frustrated after DeKalb school officials told them their 7-year-old with autism was sexually assaulted by another minor on the school bus.
Larry Summers leaving Harvard job amid increased backlash over Epstein ties
Harvard also confirmed the former university president will take leave from Kennedy School center directorship.
Veterans discharged for refusing COVID vaccine may qualify to have GI Bill benefits restored
Thousands of U.S. service members who were discharged from service for refusing the COVID vaccine may regain eligibility for GI Bill education benefits.
Parents celebrate delay in Decatur’s proposed elementary shutdowns
Decatur schools will not face closures for the 2026 to 2027 year despite earlier consolidation plans.