Sonic is honoring teachers with free food and drinks this week
According to the fast-food giant, educators can enjoy the special offer each day from Jan. 16-19.
According to the fast-food giant, educators can enjoy the special offer each day from Jan. 16-19.
Georgia weather closings for Jan. 16, 2024
Once again, school districts in Georgia are having to make the decision whether or not to keep schools open because of severe weather.
Once again, school districts in Georgia are having to make the decision whether or not to keep schools open because of severe weather.
Georgia leaders propose $11.3M to improve reading rates
A national report found that only 32% of Georgia's fourth graders were proficient in reading, and officials are trying to spend more to tackle the problem.
A national report found that only 32% of Georgia's fourth graders were proficient in reading, and officials are trying to spend more to tackle the problem.
Columbia HS band booster club members accused of misappropriating funds
The DeKalb County School District is investigating allegations that members of Columbia High School's band booster club misappropriated funds.
The DeKalb County School District is investigating allegations that members of Columbia High School's band booster club misappropriated funds.
Student loan forgiveness: Some Americans will get loans canceled in February — here's who qualifies
The Biden administration will start canceling student loans for some borrowers next month as part of a new repayment plan that's taking effect ahead of schedule. Here's who is eligible.
The Biden administration will start canceling student loans for some borrowers next month as part of a new repayment plan that's taking effect ahead of schedule. Here's who is eligible.
Professor says he was fired for refusing to inflate grades: 'Totally against what I was supposed to do'
The former Spelman College professor claims he was fired after refusing to inflate his students' grades after they complained his class was too difficult.
The former Spelman College professor claims he was fired after refusing to inflate his students' grades after they complained his class was too difficult.
School closings announced ahead of expected severe weather in Georgia Friday
School districts across metro Atlanta and north Georgia are preparing for a severe weather threat on Friday. Some are opting to close, delay, or move to online learning as a result.
School districts across metro Atlanta and north Georgia are preparing for a severe weather threat on Friday. Some are opting to close, delay, or move to online learning as a result.
Jackson High School in Butts County evacuated after threat on Thursday morning
Students at Jackson High School in Butts County were evacuated on Thursday morning because of an anonymous threat, according to a letter sent to school families.
Students at Jackson High School in Butts County were evacuated on Thursday morning because of an anonymous threat, according to a letter sent to school families.
Meet Joe Freeman: Atlanta school teacher's heartwarming mentorship
An Atlanta Public Schools teacher, who has been featured on a national talk show, has mentored a Virginia boy for more than a year, proving a positive impact has no bounds.
An Atlanta Public Schools teacher, who has been featured on a national talk show, has mentored a Virginia boy for more than a year, proving a positive impact has no bounds.
Marietta City Schools to extend Kemp's retention bonus to all eligible staff
Marietta City Schools announced an extension to Gov. Kemp's retention bonus for educators. It's expected to cost the district hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Marietta City Schools announced an extension to Gov. Kemp's retention bonus for educators. It's expected to cost the district hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Many college grads struggle to land jobs due to a lack of preparedness, study finds
Recent college graduates are failing at job interviews, according to a new study.
Recent college graduates are failing at job interviews, according to a new study.
Claudine Gay to continue as Harvard faculty member, likely to keep $900K salary
Harvard President Claudine Gay will likely earn nearly $900000 a year and will continue on as a faculty member at the prestigious Massachusetts' university.
Harvard President Claudine Gay will likely earn nearly $900000 a year and will continue on as a faculty member at the prestigious Massachusetts' university.
'Beloved' volleyball coach in Newnan loses battle with cancer
Coach James McCall, who was known as "Jmac" to his players and friends, died on Dec. 24 at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton after being admitted to the ICU for complications arising from his recent chemotherapy treatments.
Coach James McCall, who was known as "Jmac" to his players and friends, died on Dec. 24 at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton after being admitted to the ICU for complications arising from his recent chemotherapy treatments.
FAFSA: What to know about changes to this year's application for student aid
A new version of the federal student aid application known as the FAFSA is available for the 2024-2025 school year, but only on a limited basis. Here's how it works and some of the key changes.
A new version of the federal student aid application known as the FAFSA is available for the 2024-2025 school year, but only on a limited basis. Here's how it works and some of the key changes.
Mother outraged: School allegedly fails to notify parent after double amputee son's injury
A Rockdale County child, who is a double amputee, has been hurt at school for a second time.
A Rockdale County child, who is a double amputee, has been hurt at school for a second time.
Harvard president Claudine Gay resigns amid antisemitism, plagiarism controversies
Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigned Tuesday amid plagiarism accusations and criticism over testimony at a congressional hearing where she was unable to say unequivocally that calls on campus for the genocide of Jews would violate the school’s conduct policy.
Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigned Tuesday amid plagiarism accusations and criticism over testimony at a congressional hearing where she was unable to say unequivocally that calls on campus for the genocide of Jews would violate the school’s conduct policy.
Millions of student loan borrowers still aren't making payments
President Biden ended the student loan payment pause earlier this year.
President Biden ended the student loan payment pause earlier this year.
Georgia teacher retention bonus: Atlanta Public Schools makes about-face on decision after criticism
Superintendent of the Georgia Department of Education sends letter to Atlanta Public Schools over decision not to give teachers and support staff bonus announced by governor.
Superintendent of the Georgia Department of Education sends letter to Atlanta Public Schools over decision not to give teachers and support staff bonus announced by governor.
Atlanta educators frustrated by $1K bonus miscommunication
Some educators with Atlanta Public School say they feel tricked by the school district.
Some educators with Atlanta Public School say they feel tricked by the school district.
Georgia's groundbreaking donation tax credit program transforms lives for former foster youth
Foster kids often face unique challenges when they age out of the system.
Foster kids often face unique challenges when they age out of the system.