DeKalb School Board approves $8M contract for weapon detection system
Over 300 weapons have been confiscated from DeKalb County students this school year alone and the district is on track to have seen the highest number of weapons in years.
Over 300 weapons have been confiscated from DeKalb County students this school year alone and the district is on track to have seen the highest number of weapons in years.
Georgia taxpayers to see refunds, credits after state budget passed, Kemp says
This budget also gives money back to taxpayers for the second year in a row.
This budget also gives money back to taxpayers for the second year in a row.
Lawmakers considering bill to require annual active shooter drills in Georgia schools
Opponents argue the yearly exercise could leave children traumatized, but public safety experts say the drills would make schools safer.
Opponents argue the yearly exercise could leave children traumatized, but public safety experts say the drills would make schools safer.
Georgia House approves $32.4 billion 2024 budget, HOPE money falls short
The Georgia House of Representatives approved their version of the state's Fiscal Year 2024 budget Thursday afternoon, but it did not include one of Gov. Brian Kemp's priorities.
The Georgia House of Representatives approved their version of the state's Fiscal Year 2024 budget Thursday afternoon, but it did not include one of Gov. Brian Kemp's priorities.
More Americans skipping college and turning to jobs that don't require degrees
Americans who came of age during the pandemic are skipping college in large numbers. Many have rejected traditional college paths, turning instead to hourly jobs or careers that don’t require a degree.
Americans who came of age during the pandemic are skipping college in large numbers. Many have rejected traditional college paths, turning instead to hourly jobs or careers that don’t require a degree.
Georgia House Appropriations Committee wants $4K pay increase for state law officers
The full House is expected to debate the spending plan Thursday.
The full House is expected to debate the spending plan Thursday.
SoFi Bank files lawsuit to stop Biden's student loan payment pause
In a federal lawsuit filed Friday in Washington, SoFi Bank N.A. asked a federal judge to overturn President Joe Biden’s latest extension of the payment pause.
In a federal lawsuit filed Friday in Washington, SoFi Bank N.A. asked a federal judge to overturn President Joe Biden’s latest extension of the payment pause.
'My heart completely melted': 2nd grader dresses like teacher for Superhero Day
Teacher Jaime Deigh expected her students to come dressed as their favorite fictional characters, but she realized not all heroes wear capes.
Teacher Jaime Deigh expected her students to come dressed as their favorite fictional characters, but she realized not all heroes wear capes.
AP African American Studies pilot course offered at metro Atlanta high school
Mr. Brown who teaches the pilot AP African-American Studies course in metro Atlanta says the yearlong class tells stories of Black contributions to the world before slavery.
Mr. Brown who teaches the pilot AP African-American Studies course in metro Atlanta says the yearlong class tells stories of Black contributions to the world before slavery.
University of Massachusetts sounds alarm on TikTok drinking trend after nearly 30 students taken to hospital
The borg — or "blackout rage gallon" — is an apparent TikTok trend that has been seen on college campuses across the country.
The borg — or "blackout rage gallon" — is an apparent TikTok trend that has been seen on college campuses across the country.
Lowe's Foundation invests $50M to address 'critical' tradespeople worker shortage
The construction industry will need an estimated 546,000 more workers "on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2023 to meet the demand for labor," analysts say.
The construction industry will need an estimated 546,000 more workers "on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2023 to meet the demand for labor," analysts say.
Education industry at highest risk for layoffs over next 6 months: survey
A recent survey reveals that the education sector was the most susceptible to layoffs in 2023 if there's a recession.
A recent survey reveals that the education sector was the most susceptible to layoffs in 2023 if there's a recession.
Gwinnett County school bus driver fired after being charged with child molestation
A Gwinnett County school bus driver has been fired after being charged with child molestation and public indecency on Monday, school officials say.
A Gwinnett County school bus driver has been fired after being charged with child molestation and public indecency on Monday, school officials say.
Georgia bill dies that sought to curb gender talk in schools
A Georgia bill aimed at stopping teachers from talking to students about gender identity died an unexpected death Wednesday after conservative groups joined LGBTQ advocates in opposing the measure.
A Georgia bill aimed at stopping teachers from talking to students about gender identity died an unexpected death Wednesday after conservative groups joined LGBTQ advocates in opposing the measure.
Fulton teacher accused of filming student using the bathroom
The child told his grandmother that the alleged incident happened inside a boys' restroom and that the teacher showed the video to his classmates.
The child told his grandmother that the alleged incident happened inside a boys' restroom and that the teacher showed the video to his classmates.
New bill could require active-shooter drills Georgia public schools
A new proposal at the statehouse would require public schools to conduct active-shooter drills.
A new proposal at the statehouse would require public schools to conduct active-shooter drills.
Georgia Senate again pushes $6,000 school voucher bill
Georgia Senate Republicans are again pushing a plan to give $6,000 educational vouchers to many students, part of a nationwide push for what supporters call education savings accounts following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Georgia Senate Republicans are again pushing a plan to give $6,000 educational vouchers to many students, part of a nationwide push for what supporters call education savings accounts following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Iran rattled over suspected poisoning of hundreds of schoolgirls
Officials in Iran's theocracy initially dismissed these incidents, but now describe them as intentional attacks involving some 30 schools identified in local media reports.
Officials in Iran's theocracy initially dismissed these incidents, but now describe them as intentional attacks involving some 30 schools identified in local media reports.
Supreme Court hears arguments about Biden's student loan forgiveness plan
The Biden administration says 26 million people have applied and 16 million have been approved to have up to $20,000 in federal student loans forgiven.
The Biden administration says 26 million people have applied and 16 million have been approved to have up to $20,000 in federal student loans forgiven.
Study: Reading at least 1 book a day to your child could improve language development
Reading just one book a day can help your child with language development.
Reading just one book a day can help your child with language development.