Safety ‘top of mind’ for parents as Georgia students head back to school
Thousands of students around the metro Atlanta area will see updated safety precautions when they head back to class for the new school year.
Thousands of students around the metro Atlanta area will see updated safety precautions when they head back to class for the new school year.
Angelina Jolie reveals daughter, Zahara, will attend Spelman College
Angelina Jolie posted her daughter will attend Spelman, one of two historically Black colleges for women, this fall.
Angelina Jolie posted her daughter will attend Spelman, one of two historically Black colleges for women, this fall.
Back-to-school giveaways support metro-Atlanta students
On Sunday, a giveaway on Northside Drive supports Atlanta Public Schools students living in Vine City, English Avenue, and Castleberry Hills neighborhoods. The giveaway is from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., hosted by Dome Atlanta at 174 Northside Drive.
On Sunday, a giveaway on Northside Drive supports Atlanta Public Schools students living in Vine City, English Avenue, and Castleberry Hills neighborhoods. The giveaway is from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., hosted by Dome Atlanta at 174 Northside Drive.
Georgia public schools don't make the grade when it comes to overall quality, new study finds
According to a study conducted by WalletHub, Georgia public schools rank as some of the worst in the nation.
According to a study conducted by WalletHub, Georgia public schools rank as some of the worst in the nation.
Georgia students benefit from the Mega Millions frenzy
Across the country people snatched up Mega Millions lottery tickets, hoping to win big. Georgia Lottery officials say everyone buying a ticket in the state is helping a student.
Across the country people snatched up Mega Millions lottery tickets, hoping to win big. Georgia Lottery officials say everyone buying a ticket in the state is helping a student.
Bus driver shortage impacts Fulton County Schools, in need of 200 drivers
Officials with Fulton County Schools confirmed the district is missing one fourth of the school bus drivers needed for regular operations.
Officials with Fulton County Schools confirmed the district is missing one fourth of the school bus drivers needed for regular operations.
Bill to increase microchip production passed by House, heads to Biden's desk
The bill was already approved in the Senate and now heads to President Joe Biden's desk.
The bill was already approved in the Senate and now heads to President Joe Biden's desk.
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas cancels plans to teach at GWU law school this fall
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has backed out of teaching a seminar at George Washington University's law school in the nation's capital, following student protests and the university's statement of support for the conservative justice's role on campus.
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has backed out of teaching a seminar at George Washington University's law school in the nation's capital, following student protests and the university's statement of support for the conservative justice's role on campus.
Georgia Back-to-School dates 2022-2023: When north Georgia school districts return to classrooms
With the school year around the corner, many parents are prepping to send their children back to school. Check out this list of when your child is heading back to school.
With the school year around the corner, many parents are prepping to send their children back to school. Check out this list of when your child is heading back to school.
Sons of Gwinnett school board vice chair voted in Georgia despite living in other states for years
The state of Georgia is investigating whether two sons of a Gwinnett school board member committed voter fraud by voting in this year’s May primary election.
The state of Georgia is investigating whether two sons of a Gwinnett school board member committed voter fraud by voting in this year’s May primary election.
Gwinnett County Public Schools shows off new security measures ahead of first day of class
Gwinnett County Public Schools Police Chief Tony Lockhart has the tall task of keeping students and staff at the district's 142 schools safe.
Gwinnett County Public Schools Police Chief Tony Lockhart has the tall task of keeping students and staff at the district's 142 schools safe.
Georgia test scores rise, but stay below pre-pandemic levels
Test scores for Georgia students recovered some in the 2021-2022 school year from their pandemic plunge, but remain significantly below pre-pandemic levels, raising questions about whether students can fully recover and how long that might take.
Test scores for Georgia students recovered some in the 2021-2022 school year from their pandemic plunge, but remain significantly below pre-pandemic levels, raising questions about whether students can fully recover and how long that might take.
Rockdale County requires students carry clear backpacks for next school year
Rockdale County students from first to twelfth grade will have to carry clear backpacks when they head back to class next month.
Rockdale County students from first to twelfth grade will have to carry clear backpacks when they head back to class next month.
Dr. Jill Biden, Education Secretary stops in Athens on multi-state tour
Dr. Jill Biden and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona stopped in Georgia on Thursday.
Dr. Jill Biden and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona stopped in Georgia on Thursday.
Gainesville City Schools will have armed security guards
Gainesville City Schools currently have school resource officers. Now, there will be armed security guards on each of the campuses to add an extra layer of security.
Gainesville City Schools currently have school resource officers. Now, there will be armed security guards on each of the campuses to add an extra layer of security.
Nazi symbol or not: New Cobb County school logo on hold after backlash
Many have pointed out it resembles a Nazi symbol, though a school district said the design was based on a U.S. Army colonel’s eagle wings.
Many have pointed out it resembles a Nazi symbol, though a school district said the design was based on a U.S. Army colonel’s eagle wings.
Jill Biden, education chief brings summer learning tour to Georgia
Jill Biden and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona will visit Connecticut, Georgia and Michigan this week to examine summer learning programs that are helping children who fell behind during the pandemic catch up on reading, writing and arithmetic before the new school year begins.
Jill Biden and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona will visit Connecticut, Georgia and Michigan this week to examine summer learning programs that are helping children who fell behind during the pandemic catch up on reading, writing and arithmetic before the new school year begins.
Hosea Helps provides school supplies for metro-Atlanta kids
A Metro Atlanta non-profit will give back to the community once again, ensuring students have the tools needed for when they head back to class. This year the organization Hosea Helps is teaming up with Amazon to host the 16th annual Back-to-School Jamboree.
A Metro Atlanta non-profit will give back to the community once again, ensuring students have the tools needed for when they head back to class. This year the organization Hosea Helps is teaming up with Amazon to host the 16th annual Back-to-School Jamboree.
Cobb School Board approves controversial measure to hire armed security guards
The Cobb Board of Education voted on Thursday evening to allow non-certified police officers to carry guns inside school buildings.
The Cobb Board of Education voted on Thursday evening to allow non-certified police officers to carry guns inside school buildings.
Clayton County requiring clear bookbags for upcoming school year
Students heading back to class in Clayton County will have to use clear bookbags and backpacks after last school year saw an increase the number of weapons found at the county's schools.
Students heading back to class in Clayton County will have to use clear bookbags and backpacks after last school year saw an increase the number of weapons found at the county's schools.