Applications for new Georgia Promise Scholarship now open
A new scholarship program now open in Georgia could lead to more students choosing private schools for their education, and officials say thousands of families have already applied.
A new scholarship program now open in Georgia could lead to more students choosing private schools for their education, and officials say thousands of families have already applied.
Child may have brought weapon on Atlanta Public Schools bus, school district says
Atlanta Public Schools (APS) police are investigating an incident in which a child may have brought a weapon onboard a school bus Monday afternoon.
Atlanta Public Schools (APS) police are investigating an incident in which a child may have brought a weapon onboard a school bus Monday afternoon.
Senate confirms Linda McMahon: What this means for the Department of Education
The former WWE CEO will now lead the Department of Education with its future uncertain amid President Donald Trump’s pledge to eliminate the agency.
The former WWE CEO will now lead the Department of Education with its future uncertain amid President Donald Trump’s pledge to eliminate the agency.
Shiloh High student arrested after pocket knife altercation injures two
A student at Shiloh High School was arrested after injuring a classmate and a teacher with a pocket knife during an altercation.
A student at Shiloh High School was arrested after injuring a classmate and a teacher with a pocket knife during an altercation.
Usher to deliver keynote address at Emory commencement, receive honorary degree
Emory University’s upcoming May 12 commencement ceremony is set to be a star-studded affair, as Atlanta music icon Usher will deliver the keynote address.
Emory University’s upcoming May 12 commencement ceremony is set to be a star-studded affair, as Atlanta music icon Usher will deliver the keynote address.
Fulton County Schools facing federal complaint alleging racism, bullying
A federal complaint filed by CAIR Georgia and AAAJ Atlanta accuses Fulton County Schools of racism and bullying against Palestinian American students.
A federal complaint filed by CAIR Georgia and AAAJ Atlanta accuses Fulton County Schools of racism and bullying against Palestinian American students.
Rockdale County sheriff warns parents: Liability for student threats
Rockdale County sheriff warns parents they can be held legally responsible if their child makes school threats.
Rockdale County sheriff warns parents they can be held legally responsible if their child makes school threats.
Heritage High School students attend virtual classes after threats on social media
Students at Heritage High School in Rockdale County attended school virtually on Monday because of threats on social media.
Students at Heritage High School in Rockdale County attended school virtually on Monday because of threats on social media.
Gwinnett County Schools decides against clear backpacks for students
Gwinnett County Schools cancels the clear bag policy after a mixed-response pilot in 33 schools from January to February 2025.
Gwinnett County Schools cancels the clear bag policy after a mixed-response pilot in 33 schools from January to February 2025.
Spalding Drive parents planning charter school after closure vote
The Save Spalding Committee is pursuing a charter school after the Fulton County School Board voted 4-3 to close Spalding Drive Elementary.
The Save Spalding Committee is pursuing a charter school after the Fulton County School Board voted 4-3 to close Spalding Drive Elementary.
Career expo highlights need for construction workers in Georgia
With a growing shortage of skilled workers across Georgia, industry leaders are working to raise awareness about career opportunities in construction.
With a growing shortage of skilled workers across Georgia, industry leaders are working to raise awareness about career opportunities in construction.
Spalding Drive, Parklane elementary schools to close, Fulton County School Board votes
Spalding Drive Elementary School in Sandy Springs and Parklane Elementary School in East Point will be closed.
Spalding Drive Elementary School in Sandy Springs and Parklane Elementary School in East Point will be closed.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library funding cut from Indiana governor’s proposed budget
The Dollywood Foundation president has responded to the Indiana governor’s proposed budget cuts funding Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which provides children free books.
The Dollywood Foundation president has responded to the Indiana governor’s proposed budget cuts funding Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which provides children free books.
Harbins Elementary School student disciplined after bringing gun on bus
A Harbins Elementary School student is facing the maximum disciplinary consequences after reportedly bringing a gun onto a school bus.
A Harbins Elementary School student is facing the maximum disciplinary consequences after reportedly bringing a gun onto a school bus.
4 Emory students land exclusive internships with Jermaine Dupri
Four Emory University students have secured coveted internships with Grammy-winning producer Jermaine Dupri and his legendary record label, So So Def.
Four Emory University students have secured coveted internships with Grammy-winning producer Jermaine Dupri and his legendary record label, So So Def.
Fulton School Board nears final vote on closing 2 elementary schools
The Fulton County School Board is expected to make its final decision on whether to close two elementary schools.
The Fulton County School Board is expected to make its final decision on whether to close two elementary schools.
Fulton County inmates graduate from life-changing fatherhood program
The Fatherhood Inc. program at Fulton County Jail focuses on teaching inmates essential parenting skills over a 10-week course. The latest graduating class of men tell FOX 5 Atlanta they feel equipped to get their lives back on track.
The Fatherhood Inc. program at Fulton County Jail focuses on teaching inmates essential parenting skills over a 10-week course. The latest graduating class of men tell FOX 5 Atlanta they feel equipped to get their lives back on track.
UGA School of Medicine granted 'candidate status,' site visit next
The University of Georgia (UGA) School of Medicine has been granted "candidate status" by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)
The University of Georgia (UGA) School of Medicine has been granted "candidate status" by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)
Should Georgia Promise Scholarship Act be repealed, expanded? Democrats, Republicans clash
Some parents of Georgia school children who attend low performing public schools in Georgia will soon begin applying for school vouchers to help them pay for private school.
Some parents of Georgia school children who attend low performing public schools in Georgia will soon begin applying for school vouchers to help them pay for private school.
LIVE: Georgia schools closing Wednesday in anticipation of snow | Full list
Georgia school districts are starting to announce cancellations and delays for Wednesday as snow is expected in our area.
Georgia school districts are starting to announce cancellations and delays for Wednesday as snow is expected in our area.