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.
From 'Goosebumps' to 'Captain Underpants': The story and nostalgia behind the Scholastic Book Fair
Book fairs are not only fun but they provide a much-needed resource for schools that are underfunded.
Book fairs are not only fun but they provide a much-needed resource for schools that are underfunded.
Texas teen wins Scripps Spelling Bee with word you probably can't pronounce
Faizan Zaki won the title of best speller at the Scripps National Spelling Bee after finishing up as the runner-up last year.
Faizan Zaki won the title of best speller at the Scripps National Spelling Bee after finishing up as the runner-up last year.
'Stranger Things' star graduates from Fayette County High School
Stranger Things actress Priah Ferguson graduated from Fayette County High School and shared the milestone on Instagram.
Stranger Things actress Priah Ferguson graduated from Fayette County High School and shared the milestone on Instagram.
Dunwoody student advances to finals of Scripps National Spelling Bee
Sarv Dharavane, an 11-year-old from Austin Elementary in Dunwoody, has advanced to the finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Sarv Dharavane, an 11-year-old from Austin Elementary in Dunwoody, has advanced to the finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Metro Atlanta teen goes viral for working at Burger King after graduation
Metro Atlanta teen Mykale Baker went viral after reporting to his Burger King shift still wearing his graduation medals.
Metro Atlanta teen Mykale Baker went viral after reporting to his Burger King shift still wearing his graduation medals.
US to revoke some Chinese student visas, expand social media vetting for Communist Party ties
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US will begin revoking some visas for Chinese students with ties to the Communist Party or sensitive research fields, amid heightened scrutiny from the Trump administration.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US will begin revoking some visas for Chinese students with ties to the Communist Party or sensitive research fields, amid heightened scrutiny from the Trump administration.
Trump administration stops scheduling of new student visa interviews
The suspension of visa interviews is intended to be temporary and won’t apply to applicants who already had scheduled their visa interviews, according to a U.S. official.
The suspension of visa interviews is intended to be temporary and won’t apply to applicants who already had scheduled their visa interviews, according to a U.S. official.
Scripps National Spelling Bee celebrates 100 years: How to watch and what to expect
The Scripps National Spelling Bee turns 100 this year. Here’s how to watch, who’s competing, and what to know about the bee’s rich history, rules, and prizes.
The Scripps National Spelling Bee turns 100 this year. Here’s how to watch, who’s competing, and what to know about the bee’s rich history, rules, and prizes.
KSU researcher develops low-cost AI robot to remove strawberry field pests
A Kennesaw State University researcher has developed a low-cost, AI-powered robot that uses night vision to detect and remove pests from strawberry fields without chemicals.
A Kennesaw State University researcher has developed a low-cost, AI-powered robot that uses night vision to detect and remove pests from strawberry fields without chemicals.
Benjamin Mays HS student killed at party 2 years ago awarded diploma
Bre’Asia Powell, a 16-year-old Benjamin Mays High School student killed two years ago, was awarded an honorary diploma during this year’s graduation ceremony.
Bre’Asia Powell, a 16-year-old Benjamin Mays High School student killed two years ago, was awarded an honorary diploma during this year’s graduation ceremony.
Trump reportedly intends to cancel all federal funds for Harvard
A letter calls for federal agencies to end contracts with the Ivy League School totaling $100 million.
A letter calls for federal agencies to end contracts with the Ivy League School totaling $100 million.
Douglas County mother says daughter was bullied, then suspended
A Douglas County mother says her sixth-grade daughter was bullied and later suspended despite multiple reports to school officials and efforts to prevent further conflict.
A Douglas County mother says her sixth-grade daughter was bullied and later suspended despite multiple reports to school officials and efforts to prevent further conflict.