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.
These are the best and worst states for education: Study
States were ranked based on 32 relevant metrics, which included safety, overall quality, test scores, and more.
Back-to-school shopping starts earlier as parents try to beat tariffs
Back-to-school shopping is starting earlier than ever as families try to get ahead of rising prices driven by tariffs and inflation.
Federal funds restored for Georgia after-school programs
The U.S. Department of Education is expected to release long-awaited federal funding for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program.
Atlanta Public Schools announces pay raise for frontline workers
Atlanta Public Schools will increase salaries for bus drivers, custodians, paraprofessionals, and nurses.
Federal funding pause could impact Coweta County after school program
The funding is held up as part of President Donald Trump's administration's withholding of $7 billion in education funds.
Georgia Tech to build $20M AI supercomputer
Georgia Tech awarded $20 million to build AI-powered Nexus supercomputer, one of the most advanced in the U.S.
Marietta City Schools purchasing vape detection devices
Over the last few years, vaping has become more prevalent. Marietta City Schools officials said they needed to do something for the health and safety of the students.
Georgia health departments extend hours for back-to-school immunizations
DeKalb County Board of Health is extending clinic hours at four centers for immunizations and screenings.
Rep. McBath calls for release of education funds on House floor
Georgia Rep. Lucy McBath took to the House floor Tuesday to call on President Donald Trump and the U.S. Department of Education to release $7 billion in withheld federal funding for schools.
Federal funding-freeze could affect Georgia students
The U.S. Department of Education has withheld nearly $7 billion in federal funds meant for public schools. $200 million of that should go to Georgia. Georgia lawmakers said that could hurt students in the state.