Emails show Georgia dorm contractor cut maintenance
Emails obtained by a campus workers’ group show that a contractor who runs dormitories at eight public universities in Georgia laid-off workers and cut back on maintenance over the summer, raising questions about whether the company was violating its contract with the University System of Georgia at the same time it was complaining of financial stress.
Emails obtained by a campus workers’ group show that a contractor who runs dormitories at eight public universities in Georgia laid-off workers and cut back on maintenance over the summer, raising questions about whether the company was violating its contract with the University System of Georgia at the same time it was complaining of financial stress.
Fayette County educators, staff get first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
The Fayette County School District joins a number of other Georgia school systems, in opening a vaccination clinic for its employees. The site opened Thursday, at Fayette County High School.
The Fayette County School District joins a number of other Georgia school systems, in opening a vaccination clinic for its employees. The site opened Thursday, at Fayette County High School.
Educators immunized at 2 Athens high schools
Halo Smart has been eager to get back into her classroom at Athens Career Academy. The high school teacher signed up early and lined up early to receive her first dose of the Pfizer vaccine Wednesday at Clarke Central High School.
Halo Smart has been eager to get back into her classroom at Athens Career Academy. The high school teacher signed up early and lined up early to receive her first dose of the Pfizer vaccine Wednesday at Clarke Central High School.
Monroe County students accused of threatening teacher
Officials said two Mary Persons High School students turned themselves in to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office after deputies discovered threats against a teacher in an email conversation.
Officials said two Mary Persons High School students turned themselves in to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office after deputies discovered threats against a teacher in an email conversation.
Barrow County schools holding mass vaccination event Thursday
The Barrow County Health Department is preparing to host its largest-ever vaccination event on Thursday when local educators will receive their first doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for COVID-19.
The Barrow County Health Department is preparing to host its largest-ever vaccination event on Thursday when local educators will receive their first doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for COVID-19.
DeKalb County students returning to classrooms for in-person learning
Almost a year after last setting foot in a classroom, some DeKalb County students are back learning in-person Tuesday.
Almost a year after last setting foot in a classroom, some DeKalb County students are back learning in-person Tuesday.
Atlanta Public Schools responds to Gov. Kemp's criticism
The chair of the Board of Atlanta Public Schools is responding to comments made by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp on Monday. Kemp publicly expressed his frustration with the school district for holding its own vaccination event, happening more than two weeks from now, as other educators took advantage of the state's mass vaccination sites.
The chair of the Board of Atlanta Public Schools is responding to comments made by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp on Monday. Kemp publicly expressed his frustration with the school district for holding its own vaccination event, happening more than two weeks from now, as other educators took advantage of the state's mass vaccination sites.
Hundreds of Gwinnett teachers get COVID-19 vaccines on first day of eligibility
Monday marked the first day Georgia educators became eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Districts across the state are hosting vaccination events or coordinating with local departments of health to get teachers vaccinated.
Monday marked the first day Georgia educators became eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Districts across the state are hosting vaccination events or coordinating with local departments of health to get teachers vaccinated.
High court revives ex-student’s suit against Georgia college
The Supreme Court is reviving a lawsuit brought by a Georgia college student who sued school officials after being prevented from distributing Christian literature on campus.
The Supreme Court is reviving a lawsuit brought by a Georgia college student who sued school officials after being prevented from distributing Christian literature on campus.
Georgia school districts prepare to vaccinate faculty, staff on Monday
School districts across the state are preparing to launch mass vaccination plans for employees that expressed interest in receiving vaccines.
School districts across the state are preparing to launch mass vaccination plans for employees that expressed interest in receiving vaccines.
Georgia House approves budget, adds mental health funding
Friday, the Georgia House of Representatives approved a $27.2 billion budget for the upcoming year.
Friday, the Georgia House of Representatives approved a $27.2 billion budget for the upcoming year.
Baltimore-area student passed only 3 classes in 4 years, ranked near top half of class
A Baltimore-area high school is facing scrutiny after reports came out about a student who passed just three classes in four years, but moved ahead anyway. Now that he’s being sent back to the ninth grade, his mother says the school failed him.
A Baltimore-area high school is facing scrutiny after reports came out about a student who passed just three classes in four years, but moved ahead anyway. Now that he’s being sent back to the ninth grade, his mother says the school failed him.
Teacher COVID-19 vaccinations go untracked amid school reopening push
States and many districts have not been keeping track of school employee COVID-19 vaccinations, even as the U.S. prioritizes teachers nationwide.
States and many districts have not been keeping track of school employee COVID-19 vaccinations, even as the U.S. prioritizes teachers nationwide.
Cherokee County students will go virtual for 2 days so teachers can get vaccinated
Teachers across Georgia will soon be rolling up their sleeves for their COVID-19 vaccinations. Starting this Monday, educators will be eligible to get their shots.
Teachers across Georgia will soon be rolling up their sleeves for their COVID-19 vaccinations. Starting this Monday, educators will be eligible to get their shots.
Georgia House seeks bigger bump in mental health spending
Georgia House members want to spend more on mental health and state universities next year, using savings from the state share of the Medicaid program and reduced debt payments.
Georgia House members want to spend more on mental health and state universities next year, using savings from the state share of the Medicaid program and reduced debt payments.
Georgia's school superintendents discuss COVID-19 vaccine rollout
State leaders and 13 school superintendents from across Georgia met virtually to talk about the vaccine rollout for teachers on Thursday.
State leaders and 13 school superintendents from across Georgia met virtually to talk about the vaccine rollout for teachers on Thursday.
Assignment at Mississippi middle school asks students to ‘pretend like you are a slave’
A photo of a Mississippi middle school teacher’s writing assignment on slavery is drawing heavy criticism online, and parents in the district are speaking out.
A photo of a Mississippi middle school teacher’s writing assignment on slavery is drawing heavy criticism online, and parents in the district are speaking out.
Teachers, child care workers nationwide can now sign up for COVID-19 vaccine
Teachers, school staff and child care workers are now able to sign up to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at more than 9,000 pharmacies nationwide, regardless of whether or not their state has opened up eligibility.
Teachers, school staff and child care workers are now able to sign up to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at more than 9,000 pharmacies nationwide, regardless of whether or not their state has opened up eligibility.
Officials meeting to plan COVID-19 vaccinations for Georgia teachers
Thursday, state officials will talk with school superintendents from all over Georgia to coordinate COVID-19 vaccinations for teachers.
Thursday, state officials will talk with school superintendents from all over Georgia to coordinate COVID-19 vaccinations for teachers.
Cobb County Schools cancel Ultra Violet light contract hours before FOX 5 I-Team investigation airs
Cobb School System made a late in the day decision to kill a controversial UV light contract hours before I-Team investigation of product safety was set to air.
Cobb School System made a late in the day decision to kill a controversial UV light contract hours before I-Team investigation of product safety was set to air.