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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

Should Georgia Promise Scholarship Act be repealed, expanded?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.

School list released for Georgia Promise Scholarship program

Hundreds of thousands of Georgia parents can soon apply for a $6,500 scholarship to pay for private school tuition or home school expenses under the Georgia Promise Scholarship.

Atlanta school opens wellness center 1 year after shooting on campus

Exactly year after four students were injured in an after-school shooting, Atlanta's Benjamin E. Mays High School is cutting the ribbon on a new wellness center to help student mental health.