Lockdown after threat on Monday to Griffin High School lifted
Griffin High School was placed on a Level 2 lockdown as law enforcement investigated a reported threat made by phone, according to the Griffin-Spalding County School System.
Griffin High School was placed on a Level 2 lockdown as law enforcement investigated a reported threat made by phone, according to the Griffin-Spalding County School System.
30,000 student loan borrowers expected to receive discharges as the final deadline passes
The Department of Education missed a critical deadline, a move that legally requires the federal agency to discharge student loans for thousands of borrowers.
The Department of Education missed a critical deadline, a move that legally requires the federal agency to discharge student loans for thousands of borrowers.
BB gun found at Trickum Middle School in Gwinnett
A student at Trickum Middle School was disciplined Thursday after a weapons detection system found a BB gun in their bag.
A student at Trickum Middle School was disciplined Thursday after a weapons detection system found a BB gun in their bag.
Georgia teacher who lost leg in crash to run Boston Marathon
A Georgia teacher and avid runner is set to compete in the Boston Marathon this Monday, just one year after losing her leg in a car crash.
A Georgia teacher and avid runner is set to compete in the Boston Marathon this Monday, just one year after losing her leg in a car crash.
Student arrested with gun at Lilburn Middle School
A student was arrested at Lilburn Middle School on Wednesday after a weapon detection system found a handgun in their backpack.
A student was arrested at Lilburn Middle School on Wednesday after a weapon detection system found a handgun in their backpack.
USG Chancellor Sonny Perdue announces retirement
University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue announced Wednesday he will retire from his post, ending a public service career that spanned from the Georgia State Senate to the governor's office.
University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue announced Wednesday he will retire from his post, ending a public service career that spanned from the Georgia State Senate to the governor's office.
Lawmakers push to remove Trump's student loan forgiveness rule
Lawmakers are looking to overturn one of the Trump administration's changes to a student loan forgiveness program.
Lawmakers are looking to overturn one of the Trump administration's changes to a student loan forgiveness program.
USG approves tuition increase for Georgia college students
College will cost slightly more for Georgia students next year after the University System of Georgia approved a small tuition increase on Tuesday.
College will cost slightly more for Georgia students next year after the University System of Georgia approved a small tuition increase on Tuesday.
Hampshire College, alma mater of Ken Burns and other notable alumni, to close
Hampshire College, a small progressive liberal arts school in western Massachusetts known for notable alumni like filmmaker Ken Burns, announced it will close after the fall semester.
Hampshire College, a small progressive liberal arts school in western Massachusetts known for notable alumni like filmmaker Ken Burns, announced it will close after the fall semester.
Juvenile arrested after threat to LaGrange elementary school
A juvenile has been arrested after authorities say a threat was made against Clearview Elementary School.
A juvenile has been arrested after authorities say a threat was made against Clearview Elementary School.
Metro Atlanta school districts increase bonuses to employees
Several school districts across metro Atlanta are increasing the number of employees set to receive bonuses in the coming months to ensure support staff are not left behind.
Several school districts across metro Atlanta are increasing the number of employees set to receive bonuses in the coming months to ensure support staff are not left behind.
Judge blocks Trump-era push for college admissions race data collection
A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked a Trump administration effort requiring colleges to submit detailed admissions data aimed at proving they are not considering race.
A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked a Trump administration effort requiring colleges to submit detailed admissions data aimed at proving they are not considering race.
List: Bible stories proposed in Texas as required reading in public schools
The Texas school board is considering a list of reading materials for elementary and middle schools that includes some passages and stories from the Bible.
The Texas school board is considering a list of reading materials for elementary and middle schools that includes some passages and stories from the Bible.
Trump administration ends agreements to protect transgender students in several schools
The Education Department says it has terminated agreements with five school districts and a college aimed at upholding rights and protections for transgender students.
The Education Department says it has terminated agreements with five school districts and a college aimed at upholding rights and protections for transgender students.
Gwinnett schools introduces new superintendent Dr. Alexandra Estrella
Gwinnett County Public Schools officially introduced its new superintendent, Dr. Alexandra Estrella, during a press conference on Saturday following a nationwide search for a new leader.
Gwinnett County Public Schools officially introduced its new superintendent, Dr. Alexandra Estrella, during a press conference on Saturday following a nationwide search for a new leader.
Atlanta Public Schools announces bonus for employees
Atlanta Public Schools announced it will provide a one-time bonus of up to $2,000 to employees across the district.
Atlanta Public Schools announced it will provide a one-time bonus of up to $2,000 to employees across the district.
Bomb threat emailed to North Oconee High School on Friday
The Oconee County Sheriff's Office was called in to investigate a reported threat to North Oconee High School late Friday morning.
The Oconee County Sheriff's Office was called in to investigate a reported threat to North Oconee High School late Friday morning.
Georgia Sine Die 2026: Budget, state income tax reduction passes
The Georgia General Assembly has ended its 2026 session.
The Georgia General Assembly has ended its 2026 session.
Midtown International School announces sudden closure
Midtown International School in Atlanta is closing this Friday due to financial gaps and declining enrollment, leaving families and staff in limbo.
Midtown International School in Atlanta is closing this Friday due to financial gaps and declining enrollment, leaving families and staff in limbo.
Wanted person at large after DeKalb County raid triggers lockdown
Authorities are still searching for a wanted individual following a loud warrant service and school lockdown in Lithonia on Tuesday.
Authorities are still searching for a wanted individual following a loud warrant service and school lockdown in Lithonia on Tuesday.