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.

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.