Morris Brown College reinstates President Kevin James one week after firing

Morris Brown College has reinstated Dr. Kevin James as president just one week after his abrupt firing. James is credited with the HBCU's historic 2022 reaccreditation.

Sixes Elementary in Canton temporarily placed on 'Code Yellow'

Sixes Elementary School in Canton was placed in a “Code Yellow" on Tuesday morning due to police activity in the area, according to a note sent to school families.

Former DeKalb superintendent granted bond on assault, child cruelty charges

Former DeKalb Superintendent Devon Horton was granted a $25,000 bond with a "no in-person contact" order after being charged with domestic assault and child cruelty.

Former DeKalb Superintendent Devon Horton arrested for assaulting wife

Former DeKalb Schools Superintendent Devon Horton was arrested Saturday and charged with aggravated assault – strangulation and child cruelty following a domestic incident.

Student loans: Trump administration delays plan to withhold pay for borrowers in default

An announcement from the Education Department on Friday said involuntary collections on federal student loans will remain on hold as the agency finalizes new repayment plans.

Gwinnett schools ending kindergarten redshirting in 2026

A policy change coming to Gwinnett County Public Schools is drawing concern from some parents and attention from state lawmakers.

Is educational book on animal sex too much for middle school? Florida district gives it the OK

A children’s book that includes illustrations of animals mating will remain on the shelves of several Orange County middle school libraries after a divided school board vote, despite objections from some parents and board members.

Morris Brown College President Kevin James fired by board

orris Brown College President Kevin James was abruptly fired on Monday. James, who led the school's accreditation restoration, claims the board provided no cause.

Morehouse basketball players under investigation for behavior after game

Morehouse College confirmed its men’s basketball team is under investigation following a game last weekend against Savannah State.

GAE sues DeKalb schools over teacher contracts

The Georgia Association of Educators has filed a lawsuit against DeKalb County Schools, accusing the district of violating state law by failing to issue written contracts for the upcoming school year.

Registration open for free Construction Ready CareerExpo in February

Construction Ready will host its 2026 CareerExpo and SkillsUSA State Championships next month, bringing thousands of students to downtown Atlanta for hands-on learning and career exploration.

Georgia State cracks top 10 most Instagrammed colleges

Georgia State University has landed in the national spotlight for something beyond academics or athletics: it is officially the 8th-most Instagrammed college in the United States.

Student loan borrowers in default face wage garnishment starting Jan. 7

The Department of Education will begin garnishing wages from borrowers who have defaulted on federal student loans starting in early January.

Teen tased by police on school bus speaks out after viral video: 'He was on the right bus'

An 18-year-old student says he did nothing wrong and is speaking out after a viral video showed a Fulton County Schools police officer tasing him on a school bus, prompting an internal investigation.