More student anti-ICE walkouts planned in metro Atlanta despite warnings from school administrators
Protests tied to a recent shooting and the Trump administration’s continued immigration enforcement are spreading to metro Atlanta schools, where students are planning coordinated walkouts.
Protests tied to a recent shooting and the Trump administration’s continued immigration enforcement are spreading to metro Atlanta schools, where students are planning coordinated walkouts.
Morris Brown College receives $800K for security, scholarships
Morris Brown College has received more than $800,000 in new funding aimed at strengthening campus safety and expanding student support.
Morris Brown College has received more than $800,000 in new funding aimed at strengthening campus safety and expanding student support.
Yale to offer free tuition to families making less than $200K a year
Yale announced it will offer free tuition to families making less than $200,000 and waive all expenses for those making under $100,000.
Yale announced it will offer free tuition to families making less than $200,000 and waive all expenses for those making under $100,000.
GCPS addresses Kindergarten enrollment after bill introduced
Gwinnett County Public Schools is updating its kindergarten enrollment process for 2026 to improve consistency for 6-year-olds and families new to the district.
Gwinnett County Public Schools is updating its kindergarten enrollment process for 2026 to improve consistency for 6-year-olds and families new to the district.
Cobb, DeKalb school districts warning students ICE walkouts
With more protests planned this week at metro Atlanta high schools, at least two school districts are warning students about possible consequences before they decide to take part in anti-ICE walkouts.
With more protests planned this week at metro Atlanta high schools, at least two school districts are warning students about possible consequences before they decide to take part in anti-ICE walkouts.
Snapfinger Elementary School students relocated after water issue
Snapfinger Elementary School students were relocated to Columbia Elementary and Columbia High School Tuesday following a water outage at the DeKalb campus.
Snapfinger Elementary School students were relocated to Columbia Elementary and Columbia High School Tuesday following a water outage at the DeKalb campus.
How Cobb and Marietta schools are battling the deep freeze
Metro Atlanta schools reopen Tuesday with morning temperatures expected to hover in the teens.
Metro Atlanta schools reopen Tuesday with morning temperatures expected to hover in the teens.
Michael F. Adams, architect of the 'New UGA,' dies at 77
Michael F. Adams, the University of Georgia president emeritus, dies at 77.
Michael F. Adams, the University of Georgia president emeritus, dies at 77.
HBCU security threats: Morehouse, Morris Brown cleared after widespread hoax
Multiple HBCUs nationwide received violent, "racist" email threats rooted in white supremacy during the early morning hours.
Multiple HBCUs nationwide received violent, "racist" email threats rooted in white supremacy during the early morning hours.
Man dead after opening fire on DeKalb deputies at Lithonia home
A man is dead after a barricade situation on Young Road in Lithonia. Police say he opened fire on officers at the scene.
A man is dead after a barricade situation on Young Road in Lithonia. Police say he opened fire on officers at the scene.
Morris Brown power struggle: Alumni group demands president's ouster after reinstatement
Alumni group Morris Brown Accountability Now is demanding President Dr. Kevin James’ removal despite his recent reinstatement.
Alumni group Morris Brown Accountability Now is demanding President Dr. Kevin James’ removal despite his recent reinstatement.
Gov. Kemp approves tax credit scholarships for eligible students
Gov. Brian Kemp has opted Georgia into a new federal education tax credit program that allows taxpayers to receive dollar-for-dollar credits for donations to approved education nonprofits.
Gov. Brian Kemp has opted Georgia into a new federal education tax credit program that allows taxpayers to receive dollar-for-dollar credits for donations to approved education nonprofits.
Morris Brown College reinstates President Kevin James one week after firing
Morris Brown College has reinstated Dr. Kevin James as president just one week after his abrupt firing. James is credited with the HBCU's historic 2022 reaccreditation.
Morris Brown College has reinstated Dr. Kevin James as president just one week after his abrupt firing. James is credited with the HBCU's historic 2022 reaccreditation.
Sixes Elementary in Canton temporarily placed on 'Code Yellow'
Sixes Elementary School in Canton was placed in a “Code Yellow" on Tuesday morning due to police activity in the area, according to a note sent to school families.
Sixes Elementary School in Canton was placed in a “Code Yellow" on Tuesday morning due to police activity in the area, according to a note sent to school families.
Mom says teen suffered severe burns in school bullying attack: 'She’s in a lot of pain'
A 14-year-old girl suffered severe second- and third-degree chemical burns during a violent physical confrontation.
A 14-year-old girl suffered severe second- and third-degree chemical burns during a violent physical confrontation.
Gwinnett sheriff responds to teacher group asking for pause on ICE cooperation
Gwinnett County Sheriff Keybo Taylor is responding after a teachers' union called for his office to pause its cooperation with ICE.
Gwinnett County Sheriff Keybo Taylor is responding after a teachers' union called for his office to pause its cooperation with ICE.
Former DeKalb superintendent granted bond on assault, child cruelty charges
Former DeKalb Superintendent Devon Horton was granted a $25,000 bond with a "no in-person contact" order after being charged with domestic assault and child cruelty.
Former DeKalb Superintendent Devon Horton was granted a $25,000 bond with a "no in-person contact" order after being charged with domestic assault and child cruelty.
Former DeKalb Superintendent Devon Horton arrested for assaulting wife
Former DeKalb Schools Superintendent Devon Horton was arrested Saturday and charged with aggravated assault – strangulation and child cruelty following a domestic incident.
Former DeKalb Schools Superintendent Devon Horton was arrested Saturday and charged with aggravated assault – strangulation and child cruelty following a domestic incident.
Student loans: Trump administration delays plan to withhold pay for borrowers in default
An announcement from the Education Department on Friday said involuntary collections on federal student loans will remain on hold as the agency finalizes new repayment plans.
An announcement from the Education Department on Friday said involuntary collections on federal student loans will remain on hold as the agency finalizes new repayment plans.
Students: Apply now for the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program offering full tuition, books, room and board
Applications are now being accepted for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 1890 National Scholars Program.
Applications are now being accepted for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 1890 National Scholars Program.