Zoom-bombing: A prank that could lead to serious criminal charges
An activity called "Zoom-bombing" has become more prevalent as many schools and workplaces rely on the platform for virtual learning and meetings.
An activity called "Zoom-bombing" has become more prevalent as many schools and workplaces rely on the platform for virtual learning and meetings.
UGA students debate COVID-19 safety before the first day of class
Shira Alperin is afraid to attend the first day of class Thursday at the University of Georgia. The 18-year-old freshman said the crowds of unmasked students she photographed Monday have left her nervous about setting foot in a classroom or a dining hall.
Shira Alperin is afraid to attend the first day of class Thursday at the University of Georgia. The 18-year-old freshman said the crowds of unmasked students she photographed Monday have left her nervous about setting foot in a classroom or a dining hall.
Iowa governor's push to reopen schools descends into chaos
An aggressive push by Iowa’s pro-Trump governor to reopen schools amid a worsening coronavirus outbreak has descended into chaos, with some districts and teachers rebelling and experts calling the scientific benchmarks used by the state arbitrary and unsafe.
An aggressive push by Iowa’s pro-Trump governor to reopen schools amid a worsening coronavirus outbreak has descended into chaos, with some districts and teachers rebelling and experts calling the scientific benchmarks used by the state arbitrary and unsafe.
Lack of laptops stand in the way of virtual learning for some DeKalb County students
The school year is underway for students in the Dekalb County School District but some don't have what they need to learn virtually.
The school year is underway for students in the Dekalb County School District but some don't have what they need to learn virtually.
In Georgia, a strange return to college for some students
It was 11 a.m. on Monday, time to begin the first day of Organic Chemistry II. Georgia Tech Professor Stefan France looked out over a 1,200-seat performing arts theater and saw two teaching assistants.
It was 11 a.m. on Monday, time to begin the first day of Organic Chemistry II. Georgia Tech Professor Stefan France looked out over a 1,200-seat performing arts theater and saw two teaching assistants.
Georgia’s Kemp sets spending of federal COVID-19 school aid
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced new spending plans for federal COVID-19 aid to schools Tuesday as the state’s newly confirmed infection numbers continue to fall but remain the highest per capita in the nation.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced new spending plans for federal COVID-19 aid to schools Tuesday as the state’s newly confirmed infection numbers continue to fall but remain the highest per capita in the nation.
How to choose the best mask for back-to-school
Forget the trendy backpacks or the latest sneakers. 2020’s back-to-school must-have is the mask.
Forget the trendy backpacks or the latest sneakers. 2020’s back-to-school must-have is the mask.
Teens struggle to balance school, family, work amid COVID-19 pandemic
Educational disruptions forced by the coronavirus pandemic are hurting teenagers who also may need to work and help their families care for young kids.
Educational disruptions forced by the coronavirus pandemic are hurting teenagers who also may need to work and help their families care for young kids.
With more children online, police have a warning for parents
With limited sports and other activities, most kids are online now more than ever. Roswell Police say predators are online too.
With limited sports and other activities, most kids are online now more than ever. Roswell Police say predators are online too.
Cobb County parents report issued on first day of online learning
Dozens of Cobb County parents called the FOX 5 newsroom complaining they could not log on for day one of virtual learning on Monday.
Dozens of Cobb County parents called the FOX 5 newsroom complaining they could not log on for day one of virtual learning on Monday.
Parents say they were blindsided by DeKalb County Schools decision to push back fall sports
Fall sports are being pushed back across several metro Atlanta counties. The latest announcement came on Friday from the DeKalb County School District. Several parents said they found out about the announcement from a Facebook post. They said they feel the district has not been transparent.
Fall sports are being pushed back across several metro Atlanta counties. The latest announcement came on Friday from the DeKalb County School District. Several parents said they found out about the announcement from a Facebook post. They said they feel the district has not been transparent.
GHSA releases football health and safety recommendations
The GHSA is not requiring masks for coaches and athletes who participate in football this fall, but face coverings are one of many "strongly recommended" gameday operations the GHSA released on Monday night.
The GHSA is not requiring masks for coaches and athletes who participate in football this fall, but face coverings are one of many "strongly recommended" gameday operations the GHSA released on Monday night.
UNC-Chapel Hill to move to remote learning for undergrad courses after jump in COVID-19 cases
“Courses in our graduate, professional and health affairs schools will continue to be taught as they are, or as directed by the schools,” the university said in an announcement.
“Courses in our graduate, professional and health affairs schools will continue to be taught as they are, or as directed by the schools,” the university said in an announcement.
Quarantine requirements may delay children's return to in-person school amid COVID-19 pandemic
As states around the country require visitors from areas with high rates of coronavirus infections to quarantine upon arrival, children taking end-of-summer vacations to hot spots are facing the possibility of being forced to skip the start of in-person learning at their schools.
As states around the country require visitors from areas with high rates of coronavirus infections to quarantine upon arrival, children taking end-of-summer vacations to hot spots are facing the possibility of being forced to skip the start of in-person learning at their schools.
University of North Georgia students party in the streets, days before classes begin
A video showing a large block party out of North Georgia is going viral on social media. It happened nearly the University of North Georgia's campus at an apartment complex on Saturday.
A video showing a large block party out of North Georgia is going viral on social media. It happened nearly the University of North Georgia's campus at an apartment complex on Saturday.
Cobb County parents concerned with 'lack of communication' ahead of virtual semester
On Monday, thousands of Cobb County students will log in to their digital classroom.However, some parents say they’re anxious about the new online program.
On Monday, thousands of Cobb County students will log in to their digital classroom.However, some parents say they’re anxious about the new online program.
Several Georgia College students test positive for COVID-19 following first day of classes
Eighteen Georgia College students have tested positive for the coronavirus in the days leading up to and immediately following the first day of in-person learning.
Eighteen Georgia College students have tested positive for the coronavirus in the days leading up to and immediately following the first day of in-person learning.
3rd Cherokee County high school ends in-person learning after rise in COVID-19 cases
All in-person learning will be suspended at Creekview High School effective immediately.
All in-person learning will be suspended at Creekview High School effective immediately.
Parents rally, debate over closing schools in Paulding County
The protest is in response to a photo of a crowded hallway at North Paulding High School.
The protest is in response to a photo of a crowded hallway at North Paulding High School.
Gainesville company finds creative way to help employee's children with remote learning
Parents have had to make tough decisions this school year about teaching children at home while still working full-time. A company in Gainesville said its employees were faced with the same decision, so their boss got creative.
Parents have had to make tough decisions this school year about teaching children at home while still working full-time. A company in Gainesville said its employees were faced with the same decision, so their boss got creative.