DeKalb parents, guardians can track child's school bus with new app

DeKalb County Public Schools announced the launch of its Edulog Parent Portal app that will give parents and guardians track the status of their child's school bus in real-time.

Marietta City Schools implement 'test and stay' protocol

"Test and Stay" protocol began Monday for Marietta City Schools. The option allows asymptomatic students and staff who have been notified as "close contacts" to attend school each day after a negative rapid antigen test administered by the school district.

Centennial High student stabbed during fight on campus, officials say

A Roswell high school student is recovering after being stabbed in the stomach by a classmate on campus, school officials say.

Georgia professor risks job to enforce mask mandate in his class

Longtime mathematics professor Joseph Fu told students that if they want to be in his class at the University of Georgia, they must wear a mask.

Faculty, staff rally across University System of Georgia for mask mandate

Some faculty and staff kicked off what is scheduled to be a week of demonstrations at several University System of Georgia campuses Monday.

Clark Atlanta temporarily switching to virtual learning

Clark Atlanta University officials said classes will switch to a remote instruction model through at least Sept. 17 for the purpose of strengthening COVID-19 safety protocols. 

Agnes Scott College named most innovative liberal arts college in country

For the fourth year in a row, Decatur's Agnes Scott College has been ranked the most innovative liberal arts college in the country.

3 more Fulton County schools to learn virtually starting Monday

The school district announced Westlake High School, Sandtown Middle School and Renaissance Middle School are moving to remote learning starting Sept. 13.

Hall County middle schooler struck by car while waiting for bus, district says

The Hall County School District said in a statement that a West Hall Middle School student was struck by a car while waiting for the bus Friday.

Multiple Fulton County schools go to virtual due to COVID-19 positivity rate

A Fulton County Schools spokesperson said Banneker High School, Gullatt Elementary School, Liberty Point Elementary School and Fulton County Schools’ College and Career Academy are located in areas of the county that passed the 1,250 cases per 100,000 threshold, triggering virtual learning beginning Sept. 13.

Clayton County high school shifts to virtual learning

Forest Park High School will move to online learning starting Monday, Sept. 13. Students will remain out of the classroom until at least Friday, Sept. 24.

Fulton County Schools 'mitigation matrix' outlines strategies to slow COVID-19 spread

As Georgia school districts plan for COVID-19 outbreaks, Fulton County Schools released a clear outline of its tiered approach to slowing the spread of the deadly virus.

School bus driver shortage could cause heavy traffic in DeKalb County, police say

The Dunwoody Police Department is asking residents to be patient if they experience worse-than-normal traffic amid a school bus driver shortage in north DeKalb County. 

'There is a God': Teachers pull together to gift custodian a car

A viral video surfaced from Unity Grove Elementary School in Henry County of staff gifting a custodian, known as “Mr. Chris,” a car.

Illinois police warn parents against popular back-to-school photo trend

With back-to-school in full swing, safety experts and law enforcement are urging parents to be mindful of what they share in regards to a popular social media photo trend with kids – as it could make them easy targets for predators.

Gwinnett schools to offer $500 vaccine incentives to staff

Gwinnett County Public Schools, Georgia's largest school district, announced that they will offer $500 to staff members who get fully vaccinated against COVID-19.