Education issues take unusual back seat in Georgia governor's race
Education has usually been a major issue in Georgia elections, but polls show the issue trailing among voter concerns this year, and candidates are spending more time talking about inflation, the economy, abortion and guns.
Education has usually been a major issue in Georgia elections, but polls show the issue trailing among voter concerns this year, and candidates are spending more time talking about inflation, the economy, abortion and guns.
Kevin Hart visits Atlanta's Spelman College to teach students about entrepreneurship
Actor and comedian Kevin Hart said there's never been a better time for Black women to succeed while visiting Atlanta's Spelman College.
Actor and comedian Kevin Hart said there's never been a better time for Black women to succeed while visiting Atlanta's Spelman College.
Officials investigating social media threats targeting Clayton County schools
Officials are investigating a series of violent threats posted to social media that have caused lockdowns and increased police at multiple Clayton County schools.
Officials are investigating a series of violent threats posted to social media that have caused lockdowns and increased police at multiple Clayton County schools.
2 guns, marijuana seized at Fulton County high school, district says
It happened at Langston Hughes High School on Thursday.
It happened at Langston Hughes High School on Thursday.
‘The Uvalde effect’: Parents rushing to schools amid rash of bogus threats, ‘swatting’ calls
In the wake of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 children and two teachers died, parents are rushing to campuses before rampant rumors can be quashed.
In the wake of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 children and two teachers died, parents are rushing to campuses before rampant rumors can be quashed.
GA school worksheet characterizes 'hypothetical' abortion ban as ‘abuse of power,' prompts parental pushback
An assignment at a Savannah school that appeared to have characterized a "hypothetical" abortion ban ruling as an "abuse of power" has parents and a Georgia lawmaker concerned.
An assignment at a Savannah school that appeared to have characterized a "hypothetical" abortion ban ruling as an "abuse of power" has parents and a Georgia lawmaker concerned.
UNC-Chapel Hill detects lead in drinking water, alerts campus
Administrators said they have found detectable lead levels in at least 22 water sources, including drinking fountains.
Administrators said they have found detectable lead levels in at least 22 water sources, including drinking fountains.
Proposal to install license plate readers at schools goes before Fulton County board
The Fulton County Board of Education on Thursday will vote on a proposal to install license-plate readers at all of its 106 schools.
The Fulton County Board of Education on Thursday will vote on a proposal to install license-plate readers at all of its 106 schools.
Teacher saves student choking on almond, says ‘mama bear’ instinct kicked in
The scary moment in the third-grade classroom happened just days after the school year started.
The scary moment in the third-grade classroom happened just days after the school year started.
VCU, victim's family reach settlement in hazing death
The agreement with the family of Adam Oakes also requires the Richmond university to make additional changes to its fraternity and sorority life.
The agreement with the family of Adam Oakes also requires the Richmond university to make additional changes to its fraternity and sorority life.
Book ban efforts surging in 2022, library association says
The ALA has documented 681 challenges to books through the first eight months of this year, involving 1,651 different titles.
The ALA has documented 681 challenges to books through the first eight months of this year, involving 1,651 different titles.
Board of Regents terminates 215 degrees at Georgia colleges, universities
The University System of Georgia Board of Regents terminated 215 "deactivated" degrees and programs.
The University System of Georgia Board of Regents terminated 215 "deactivated" degrees and programs.
Professor comforts student’s crying baby while teaching class
The South Carolina math professor stepped in to hold a student’s baby so she could participate in class without distractions.
The South Carolina math professor stepped in to hold a student’s baby so she could participate in class without distractions.
2 DeKalb County high school employees injured during fight
It happened Tuesday morning at Towers High School. School officials say several students were involved in that fight.
It happened Tuesday morning at Towers High School. School officials say several students were involved in that fight.
Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation recruits high school girls
Camp Ignite is a three-day program that gives high school girls a taste of what it takes to be a firefighter.
Camp Ignite is a three-day program that gives high school girls a taste of what it takes to be a firefighter.
After pay raise led Kemp’s 2018 bid, he offers new K-12 plan
Republican Gov. Brian Kemp said Monday that he wants Georgia to provide grants to school districts to help students catch up on what they might have missed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, expand the number of school counselors, encourage teacher aides to become full-fledged teachers and pass a law requiring school lockdown drills.
Republican Gov. Brian Kemp said Monday that he wants Georgia to provide grants to school districts to help students catch up on what they might have missed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, expand the number of school counselors, encourage teacher aides to become full-fledged teachers and pass a law requiring school lockdown drills.
Investiture ceremony for Sonny Perdue as Chancellor of University System of Georgia
Sonny Perdue, a former Georgia Governor and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture under former President Donald Trump, was installed as Chancellor of the University System of Georgia on Friday.
Sonny Perdue, a former Georgia Governor and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture under former President Donald Trump, was installed as Chancellor of the University System of Georgia on Friday.
Princeton University to cover all college costs for students from families earning less than $100K
Princeton lists the cost of attendance for the 2022-23 academic year at $79,540, including tuition, room, and board.
Princeton lists the cost of attendance for the 2022-23 academic year at $79,540, including tuition, room, and board.
Parents frustrated over Pickens County's response to school bus issues
In the course of just a few days, two Pickens County school bus drivers were charged with DUIs and an employee was attacked by a student on a bus.
In the course of just a few days, two Pickens County school bus drivers were charged with DUIs and an employee was attacked by a student on a bus.
After school shootings, are states making classrooms safer?
Here is what several states have done to implement school safety in the wake of the Uvalde elementary school massacre.
Here is what several states have done to implement school safety in the wake of the Uvalde elementary school massacre.