Cobb County student athletes rally behind sixth grader battling cancer

Walton High School student-athletes are rallying around Dickerson Middle School sixth grader Jackson Jefcoat as he undergoes chemotherapy.

McMahon faces tough questions from senators over education cuts and civil rights

Education Secretary Linda McMahon testified on Capitol Hill earlier this week to address a proposed budget that slashes student aid and civil rights funding as the Trump administration continues its efforts to reshape the federal education system.

Newnan teacher saves 1,500 student art pieces online

An elementary school art teacher in Coweta County is using an online program to digitally preserve her students' artwork forever, saving parents the guilt of throwing away the projects.

College grads enter tough hiring market: Some tips to help with the job hunt

As graduates enter a challenging job market marked by rising unemployment and experience gaps, experts suggest building resilience and leveraging AI tools to help navigate the transition into the real world.

American Library Association’s challenged books list: The 11 titles targeted the most in 2025 for removal

A new ranking by the American Library Association (ALA) lists the 11 books that people or activists tried to have removed from or restricted in libraries, schools, or universities last year. The list also reflects a dramatic change in who is making the requests for books to be pulled from the shelves.

College Park Elementary placed on lockdown

College Park Elementary School was placed on a brief hard lockdown Wednesday before being moved to a soft lockdown status.

Loganville students win contests promoting safe driving

A group of students at Loganville High School is being recognized after winning multiple contests focused on teen driving safety.

Fulton County charter school closed due to plumbing issue

Students at Riverwood International Charter School will have an e-learning day at least through Tuesday due to a sewer problem.

Lockdown after threat on Monday to Griffin High School lifted

Griffin High School was placed on a Level 2 lockdown as law enforcement investigated a reported threat made by phone, according to the Griffin-Spalding County School System.

BB gun found at Trickum Middle School in Gwinnett

A student at Trickum Middle School was disciplined Thursday after a weapons detection system found a BB gun in their bag.

Georgia teacher who lost leg in crash to run Boston Marathon

A Georgia teacher and avid runner is set to compete in the Boston Marathon this Monday, just one year after losing her leg in a car crash.

Student arrested with gun at Lilburn Middle School

A student was arrested at Lilburn Middle School on Wednesday after a weapon detection system found a handgun in their backpack.

USG Chancellor Sonny Perdue announces retirement

University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue announced Wednesday he will retire from his post, ending a public service career that spanned from the Georgia State Senate to the governor's office.