States with the highest student loan payments: Study

New Hampshire topped the list with an average student loan payment of $229 and both Arkansas and Mississippi ranked the lowest with $142.

University of Virginia hit with civil rights complaint, accused of racial discrimination against Whites

The University of Virginia appears to have changed the website description of a mentoring program for BIPOC students after a civil rights complaint was filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Gwinnett County Schools considering new clear backpack policy

Gwinnett County Public Schools is considering requiring all students to use clear backpacks for safety, and they want to hear from you about the idea.

BioLab fire: School and government office closures over air quality concerns

Multiple metro Atlanta school systems have canceled their outdoor activities while the area deals with shifting winds around the Conyers chemical fire.

Harris-Walz Campaign kicks off HBCU Homecoming Tour to reach Black voters

In an effort to reach more young Black voters ahead of election day, Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz have kicked off their Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Homecoming Tour. They're targeting institutions in the key battleground states.

Atlanta's Booker T. Washington High School celebrating 100 years

Booker T. Washington High School, named after the renowned activist and educator born into slavery, is celebrating its 100th anniversary today.

Cobb Schools expanding Georgia Best degree program

The Cobb County School District is expanding its program that funds graduate degrees for district staff at no cost to them, adding 150 more educators.

2025 Best Colleges: Here's how Georgia schools were ranked

The U.S. News & World Report has released its 2025 Best Colleges rankings, evaluating 1,500 colleges and universities across 17 different areas based on data reported by schools and other sources.

Superintendent: DeKalb County's payroll issues getting better after check problems

Hundreds of DeKalb County teachers and staff members were left without their paychecks after a payroll issue at the start of the school year, but officials say the issue should be fixed over the next few months.

More funding needed to modernize DeKalb County Druid Hills High School, officials say

Two years ago, frustrated students at DeKalb County's oldest school used their iPhones to document the unsafe conditions on campus. While repairs have been made, officials say more funding is need to modernize the school.

Producer Jermaine Dupri announces new internship for Emory students

Two lucky Emory University students will soon get the chance to work side by side with Atlanta native and So So Def Recordings founder Jermaine Dupri.