Gwinnett County Schools propose millage rate reduction amid budget talks
Gwinnett County Board of Education is considering reducing the M&O millage rate.
Cocaine found in South Georgia elementary school, employee arrested
A south Georgia school employee alleged brought cocaine to work before dropping it in a common area.
6-year-old mistakenly allowed to walk home alone; Jonesboro family responds
A 6-year-old girl was mistakenly released from George Kilpatrick Elementary School as a walker.
Teen sentenced in Carroll County school threat case
Dylan Gable was arrested on Feb. 12 after Carroll County School administrators and School Resource Officers uncovered disturbing messages indicating a plot to harm a student.
Bad Bunny's music part of Latinx course at Emory University
Emory’s new course uses Bad Bunny’s music to explore Puerto Rican identity, politics, and culture.
Newton County 4-year-old found safe after taken to wrong daycare
Newton County Schools said a child was taken to the wrong daycare after school on Tuesday.
Mother of Apalachee High School shooting victim addresses SRO funding
Breanna Schermerhorn, the mother of 14-year-old Mason Schermerhorn, who died on Sept. 4, 2024, called out county leadership, not the school district, for taking away SRO funding.
Former Gwinnett County student caught with knife in middle school
A former Gwinnett County Public Schools student was taken into custody after entering McConnell Middle School without permission before the start of the school day.
Bus stop forecast: Georgia remains under Flood Watch until Tuesday night
A widespread Flood Watch is in effect for over 70 Georgia counties through Tuesday evening due to multiple rounds of rain and thunderstorms.
New Fayette County golf cart tunnel offers safe path to school
A new, $4 million, golf cart tunnel opened in Fayette County so students can get to school without fighting traffic on a busy street.
Atlanta rapper 21 Savage provides school supplies to DeKalb kids
Rapper 21 Savage and his Leading by Example Foundation hosted their largest-ever back-to-school drive at South DeKalb Mall on Sunday.
Back to School: Metro Atlanta students set for 1st day of classes
Hundreds of thousands of students across metro Atlanta will see some big changes to school safety and cell phone policies when they head back to class on Monday.
Student loan wage garnishment could start soon: Here's what you can do
Student loan borrowers who default on their loans could see 15% of their paychecks docked by the federal government soon.
Free school meals return as Carroll County students head back to class
Carroll County Schools offers free breakfast and lunch to all students through the federal Community Eligibility Provision.
Student loan interest repayments resume Friday. Here's how much you could pay monthly
Millions of borrowers will begin seeing interest accrued on their student loans and here’s what you need to know.
Atlanta teachers surprised with classroom supply shopping spree
The teachers at Atlanta's Cascade Elementary School thought they had to go a meeting but were surprised with a free “pop-up shop" filled with school supplies.
Back to School: Marietta students continue toilet paper prank tradition
For more than 60 years, the seniors at the Marietta High School go all out on the first day of classes to cover their school with toilet paper.
Decatur Schools begin school year amid renewed focus on pedestrian safety
Renewed emphasis on pedestrian safety in Decatur schools due to recent crashes involving students and staff.
Gwinnett County's $20M school security upgrade: Weapons detection system rollout
Gwinnett County Public Schools is rolling out EVOLV weapons detection systems at middle and high schools this year, following a nearly $20 million investment approved by the school board.
Back-to-School 2025: Henry County focused on 'distraction-free' learning for students
Thousands of students across Henry County are heading for their school bus stop for the first day of classes, and this year comes with some big policy changes.