Student loan delinquencies dropping credit scores: What to know
Student loan payment delinquencies are appearing on credit reports for the first time in more than 3 years, affecting credit scores for millions. Here’s what that means, and what to do about it.
Student loan payment delinquencies are appearing on credit reports for the first time in more than 3 years, affecting credit scores for millions. Here’s what that means, and what to do about it.
Fayette County hosts Georgia's largest spinal injury response training for high school football
Fayette County hosted the largest spinal injury response training in Georgia, focusing on best practices for handling potential spinal injuries on the football field.
Fayette County hosted the largest spinal injury response training in Georgia, focusing on best practices for handling potential spinal injuries on the football field.
China’s rare earth minerals included in new trade deal, Trump says
Details are being released about the new trade and tariff deal reached between President Trump and China, which includes rare minerals and Chinese students attending American universities.
Details are being released about the new trade and tariff deal reached between President Trump and China, which includes rare minerals and Chinese students attending American universities.
Barrow County faces backlash over proposed cuts to school resource officer funding
Barrow County plans to reduce funding for school resource officers, supporting only 12 of 25 positions, reversing a previous cost-sharing agreement with the school board.
Barrow County plans to reduce funding for school resource officers, supporting only 12 of 25 positions, reversing a previous cost-sharing agreement with the school board.
Stuff the bus to help students in Henry County
The foundation is requesting new or unused art, cleaning, and classroom supplies, non-perishable snacks, bottled water, or other items teachers could use.
The foundation is requesting new or unused art, cleaning, and classroom supplies, non-perishable snacks, bottled water, or other items teachers could use.
APS changes start date for upcoming school year
The district changed the start date for the 2025/2026 school year from Friday, Aug. 1 to Monday, Aug. 4.
The district changed the start date for the 2025/2026 school year from Friday, Aug. 1 to Monday, Aug. 4.
Atlanta kids explore STEM careers at Westside Park event
Hope for Youth (HYPE) hosted the “STEM Into Summer” event at Westside Park, offering fun, hands-on STEM activities like making ice cream.
Hope for Youth (HYPE) hosted the “STEM Into Summer” event at Westside Park, offering fun, hands-on STEM activities like making ice cream.
Maine grandmother graduates college at 88 years old
An 88-year-old grandmother in Maine showed the world it’s never too late to achieve your dreams.
An 88-year-old grandmother in Maine showed the world it’s never too late to achieve your dreams.
Atlanta offering free lunch for children throughout summer
The summer-long food program feeds children lunch at 13 different sites around the city. The city says it wants to give out 3,000 meals a day, totaling 150,000 meals throughout the summer.
The summer-long food program feeds children lunch at 13 different sites around the city. The city says it wants to give out 3,000 meals a day, totaling 150,000 meals throughout the summer.
Former Georgia Teacher of the Year to help lead GaDOE
State Supt. Richard Woods announced Christy Todd, Georgia Teacher of the Year for 2024, is his new Chief of Staff. Todd previously taught in Fayette County for 15 years.
State Supt. Richard Woods announced Christy Todd, Georgia Teacher of the Year for 2024, is his new Chief of Staff. Todd previously taught in Fayette County for 15 years.
Judge temporarily blocks Trump’s latest ban on Harvard’s international students
A federal judge late Thursday temporarily blocked a proclamation by President Donald Trump that banned foreign students from entering the U.S. to attend Harvard University.
A federal judge late Thursday temporarily blocked a proclamation by President Donald Trump that banned foreign students from entering the U.S. to attend Harvard University.
Atlanta-native, Orlando Magic star, Wendell Carter Jr. hosting free basketball camp
Atlanta-native and Orlando Magic star, Wendell Carter Jr hosting free basketball camp
Atlanta-native and Orlando Magic star, Wendell Carter Jr hosting free basketball camp
Study finds rising anxiety among Gen Z about life after high school
A new national survey reveals major gaps in how prepared students feel after high school—especially when it comes to money, mental health, and planning for the future.
A new national survey reveals major gaps in how prepared students feel after high school—especially when it comes to money, mental health, and planning for the future.
Photos: Paulding County High School hosts full-scale emergency response drill
The exercise aimed to test preparedness and response capabilities for mass casualty incidents, involving multiple local agencies.
The exercise aimed to test preparedness and response capabilities for mass casualty incidents, involving multiple local agencies.
Atlanta actress Gail Bean offers 22 local grads scholarships
Actress Gail Bean is offering 22 metro Atlanta grads scholarships. The scholarships are in partnership with Bean's Dream Above the Influence.
Actress Gail Bean is offering 22 metro Atlanta grads scholarships. The scholarships are in partnership with Bean's Dream Above the Influence.
APS budget boosts school-level funding by $45M, cuts central office costs
The Atlanta Board of Education approved a $1.3 billion budget for fiscal year 2026.
The Atlanta Board of Education approved a $1.3 billion budget for fiscal year 2026.
Several Decatur City Schools recognized by state of Georgia
Four schools received the award for better preparing their students for college. All four placed in the top 93% across the state.
Four schools received the award for better preparing their students for college. All four placed in the top 93% across the state.
Burger King awards scholarship to viral metro Atlanta grad
Burger King and its foundation awarded Mykale Baker a $10,000 scholarship, and also honored the customer’s daughter, Daizie Chavez, with a $10,000 scholarship for her college studies.
Burger King and its foundation awarded Mykale Baker a $10,000 scholarship, and also honored the customer’s daughter, Daizie Chavez, with a $10,000 scholarship for her college studies.
Atlanta educator to be inducted into the National Teacher's Hall of Fame
Dr. Valerie Camille Jones Ford, the head of the math department at the Ron Clark Academy, will be the second teacher from Atlanta and the fourth from Georgia to receive the national honor.
Dr. Valerie Camille Jones Ford, the head of the math department at the Ron Clark Academy, will be the second teacher from Atlanta and the fourth from Georgia to receive the national honor.
Two Ridgeland High students charged for Snapchat threats against school
Two 16-year-old students from Ridgeland High School have been charged for making threats on Snapchat referencing the school.
Two 16-year-old students from Ridgeland High School have been charged for making threats on Snapchat referencing the school.