'Hit list' naming Cobb County high school students lands author in jail

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation helped the Cobb County police arrest a suspect accused of posting a “hit list" on social media that named specific students from Walton and Pope high schools.

Asheville students return to school one month after Helene devastated city

One month after floods from Hurricane Helene devastated Asheville, North Carolina, nearly 4,000 students there returned to the classroom this week.

Best and worst college towns in 2025, according to WalletHub ranking

A city was ranked based on size, as well as the cost of living, how many students there were living there and the job availability, among many other factors.

Alpharetta couple accused of using cattle prod on 12-year-old

An Alpharetta couple were arrested after allegedly using an electric shock device for cattle on their 12-year-old child.

President Biden visits Arizona, apologizes for ‘sin’ of 150-year-old boarding school policy

President Joe Biden formally apologized to Native Americans for the "sin" of a government-run boarding school system that for decades forcibly separated Indian children from their parents, calling it "blot on American history" in his first visit to Native Country.

Former Kennesaw State basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim dies at 43

Kennesaw State University is mourning the loss of Amir Abdur-Rahim, a former men's basketball coach, who passed away due to complications from a medical procedure at a Tampa-area hospital.

7-year-old left stranded after school bus misses stop in Fulton County

A 7-year-old child missed her bus stop on the way home from school on Monday, but what happened next had a Fulton County mother fuming.

19 Atlanta Public Schools recognized as Literacy Leaders

Nineteen Atlanta Public Schools have been recognized as Literacy Leader Schools by the Georgia Department of Education for demonstrating outstanding growth in literacy.

Georgia teachers struggling with burnout, high cost of living, survey finds

A new survey of thousands of Georgia teachers shows the state's educators are struggling with burnout and are worried about how their students are using social media.

Christian college sues Georgia over financial aid restrictions

The Christian college in Lithonia argued in the lawsuit that the state is forcing them to either give up its religious mission or not let its students benefit from state financial aid programs.

Federal loan forgiveness program hits major milestone

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona visited Atlanta on Thursday to announce an additional $4.5 million in funding for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Spelman College president takes personal leave

Spelman College President Dr. Helene Gayle will be taking a personal leave of absence, effective immediately, the Spelman College Board of Trustees announced late Friday.  

Cobb County removes 6 more books from school libraries over content

With the recent removals, the total number of books taken from Cobb School libraries over what officials say is sexually-explicit material has risen to 32.

Cobb County working with intelligence community members to boost schools safety

Cobb County Schools are partnering with the intelligence community to try and be ahead of any event that may threaten student and school staff safety.

Woodbury substitute reenacts George Floyd's murder on student

A substitute teacher at Woodbury High School reportedly used a student to help reenact the police actions around the murder of George Floyd, in addition to making inappropriate gestures and remarks in several classes.

Here are the best colleges in the US for 2025

Discover the best colleges and universities in the US for 2025, based on WalletHub's ranking that considers factors like student selectivity, career outcomes, and affordability.