Bus stop forecast: First day back-to-school outlook by district
As students head back to school on Thursday and Friday, they will encounter intense heat and possible thunderstorms in the afternoons.
Student loan delinquency is increasing most in these states, study finds
As more borrowers fall behind on student loan payments, some states are faring better than others when it comes to delinquencies.
Back-to-School Giveaways in metro Atlanta | 2025-2026
List of back-to-school drives, giveaways and related events for the 2025-2026 school year in metro Atlanta.
Barrow County implements new security measures under Georgia law
Barrow County Schools are enhancing safety measures with weapons detection system, among other things.
Georgia Promise Scholarship sends DeKalb County girl to Catholic school
A family receiving the Georgia Promise Scholarship said they're excited to receive it. The are one of more than 8,500 families who got the scholarship.
Best back-to-school deals for 2025: Apple, Allbirds, Staples and more
Apple, Walmart, Staples, Nordstrom and more are offering big back-to-school savings this summer. Here are the best deals to shop before class starts.
200 metro Atlanta families line up for back-to-school shoe giveaway
More than 200 Atlanta-area families received a welcome boost as part of a back-to-school shoe giveaway hosted Tuesday morning at Soul Play on Ponce.
Clayton County Public Schools changing take-home device policy for students
When the school year starts in Clayton County, most students will not be going home with a school-issued device for their classwork.
Thousands of metro Atlanta students attend back-to-school giveaways
As summer break draws to a close, school districts across metro Atlanta are preparing for the start of a new academic year, with many students heading back to classrooms as early as this week.
College Park offers utility bill discount to boost school attendance, combat teacher shortages
The City of College Park is offering a 15% discount on August utility bills to encourage timely school attendance.
New clear bag policy at Fayette County schools' athletic events
Fayette County Public Schools has enacted a clear bag policy for all athletic events to improve safety and speed up entry times.
Barrow County School Board commits $2M to fully fund resource officers
The Barrow County Board of Education plans to cover 100% of the salaries and benefits for school resource officers after the county withdrew financial support.
8,600 students approved for Georgia Promise Scholarship funding
The Promise Scholarship program in Georgia has approved nearly 8,600 students for funding.
Hall County school buses equipped with cameras to catch passing drivers
As Hall County students head back to class on Aug. 1, drivers are being warned about a new safety measure designed to protect children boarding and exiting school buses.
Newton County students receive free laptops, school supplies
AT&T and Compudopt distributed 100 free laptops and backpacks filled with school supplies to Newton County students.
Democrats call for reversal of Cobb school board's changes to public comments
A recent change to public comments during the Cobb County Board of Education's meeting is getting pushback from the county's Democratic lawmakers.
DeKalb County football player dies after medical emergency at practice
A DeKalb County high school football player died after experiencing a medical emergency at practice, according to the school district.
Back-to-School 2025-2026: When does school start in metro Atlanta?
Here is a list of the start dates for each school district in metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Atlanta Public Schools welcomes new teachers ahead of start of 2025-26 school year
The countdown for thousands of students and educators at Atlanta Public Schools to return to the classroom is now at two weeks.
Department of Education suspends student loan forgiveness under IBR. What it means for borrowers
The Income-Based Repayment plan provides borrowers with a feasible option to repay their student loans, and here’s what you need to know.