Back-to-school start dates for metro Atlanta, North Georgia
Check our comprehensive system-by-system guide to find official start dates for your local school district.
Check our comprehensive system-by-system guide to find official start dates for your local school district.
'A punch in the gut': Parents confront Cobb school board over Trump visit
About half of the audience walked out in protest after a video showcasing the presidential visit played during the meeting.
About half of the audience walked out in protest after a video showcasing the presidential visit played during the meeting.
Donald Trump visits Cobb County high school alongside Rick Jackson
President Donald Trump promoted new child savings accounts during an hour and 15-minute speech at a metro Atlanta rally Wednesday.
President Donald Trump promoted new child savings accounts during an hour and 15-minute speech at a metro Atlanta rally Wednesday.
President visits Cobb County to promote new 'Trump Accounts' initiative
President Donald Trump visited metro Atlanta Wednesday to pitch a new nationwide investment initiative for children at Wheeler High School in Cobb County.
President Donald Trump visited metro Atlanta Wednesday to pitch a new nationwide investment initiative for children at Wheeler High School in Cobb County.
Paulding County Schools police department: Agency forms ahead of new school year
The new Paulding County Schools police department will launch this school year to oversee safety across all 35 district campuses in Paulding County.
The new Paulding County Schools police department will launch this school year to oversee safety across all 35 district campuses in Paulding County.
Atlanta Public Schools Police Department launches new tactical, drone units
The Atlanta Public Schools Police Department launched its first tactical unit and drone unit to handle campus threats.
The Atlanta Public Schools Police Department launched its first tactical unit and drone unit to handle campus threats.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | July 24-26, 2026
This weekend there are many things to do with a packed weekend lineup full of back-to-school drives, live entertainment, vibrant food festivals like the Atlanta Ice Cream Festival and diverse family-friendly activities across the region.
This weekend there are many things to do with a packed weekend lineup full of back-to-school drives, live entertainment, vibrant food festivals like the Atlanta Ice Cream Festival and diverse family-friendly activities across the region.
DOJ investigating Harvard's international financial aid practices
President Trump called for a federal investigation by the Department of Justice into Harvard University’s China-related academic programs, arguing the school is acting as a shill, allowing Chinese donors to create scholarships that exclude American students.
President Trump called for a federal investigation by the Department of Justice into Harvard University’s China-related academic programs, arguing the school is acting as a shill, allowing Chinese donors to create scholarships that exclude American students.
The best and worst school systems ranked state by state
A new report evaluates how well school systems across the nation support their students, highlighting the significant role parents play in choosing the right school for academic success.
A new report evaluates how well school systems across the nation support their students, highlighting the significant role parents play in choosing the right school for academic success.
Why a planned Trump school visit is sparking furious pushback in Cobb County
Donald Trump's upcoming visit to Wheeler High School in Cobb County has triggered intense pushback from local progressive groups.
Donald Trump's upcoming visit to Wheeler High School in Cobb County has triggered intense pushback from local progressive groups.
Second Rome City Schools student dies during summer break
Rome City Schools announced the death of 16-year-old Rome High School student Qor’Darius McClure, who passed away July 6.
Rome City Schools announced the death of 16-year-old Rome High School student Qor’Darius McClure, who passed away July 6.
Hart County custodian: Longtime school fixture dies at 83
A beloved custodian who served the Hart County Charter System for more than 27 years died peacefully at her home Wednesday.
A beloved custodian who served the Hart County Charter System for more than 27 years died peacefully at her home Wednesday.
Cobb County teacher volunteers kidney to former student
A Cobb County school educator volunteered to donate a kidney to a former student fighting kidney disease.
A Cobb County school educator volunteered to donate a kidney to a former student fighting kidney disease.
Georgia Lottery: $1.54B profit breaks education records
Georgia Lottery ticket sales raised a historic $1,540,868,000 for state education programs during the 2026 fiscal year.
Georgia Lottery ticket sales raised a historic $1,540,868,000 for state education programs during the 2026 fiscal year.
Feds investigate DeKalb schools over sexual assault data
Federal education officials have launched an investigation into the DeKalb County School District over inaccurate reports of sexual assault and harassment allegations involving school employees, officials said.
Federal education officials have launched an investigation into the DeKalb County School District over inaccurate reports of sexual assault and harassment allegations involving school employees, officials said.
Back-to-school events in metro Atlanta and North Georgia 2026
A guide to the 2026 back-to-school bashes and free school supply giveaways happening across counties as the summer comes to an end for students and educators.
A guide to the 2026 back-to-school bashes and free school supply giveaways happening across counties as the summer comes to an end for students and educators.
Summer Reading Challenge prize website open for students to choose prize after submitting reading log
Second Lady Usha Vance announced Wednesday that students who took part in the Summer Reading Challenge can now head online and choose a reward after submitting their reading log and reflection.
Second Lady Usha Vance announced Wednesday that students who took part in the Summer Reading Challenge can now head online and choose a reward after submitting their reading log and reflection.
Marietta City Schools plans to limit student screen time in future
The Marietta school board approved a resolution aimed at reducing students' reliance on technology and strengthening teacher-led instruction.
The Marietta school board approved a resolution aimed at reducing students' reliance on technology and strengthening teacher-led instruction.
Fayetteville hospital volunteers: Students assist in emergency and operating rooms
Nearly 100 student volunteers are spending their summer supporting healthcare professionals at Piedmont Fayette Hospital in Fayetteville.
Nearly 100 student volunteers are spending their summer supporting healthcare professionals at Piedmont Fayette Hospital in Fayetteville.
Morehouse secures $556K from senators Ossoff, Warnock bill
Morehouse College will receive more than half a million dollars from Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock to ensure campus safety upgrades are put in place.
Morehouse College will receive more than half a million dollars from Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock to ensure campus safety upgrades are put in place.