Spelman College welcomes new freshman on Move-In Day
Spirits are high as incoming students prepare to move into the dorms at Atlanta's Spelman College this week.
Atlanta Public Schools student hit after getting off bus
Police are investigating after an elementary school students was hit while getting off the school bus in Atlanta.
Ranking the best and worst community colleges in 2025
There are many things to consider when selecting a school like tuition costs and class offerings, and these community colleges earn high grades. See the list.
Senate committee meeting next week to discuss higher ed costs in Georgia
Georgia borrowers carry some of the heaviest student loan debt in the country, with the average balance topping $42,200, according to a new report from the Education Data Initiative.
DeKalb County parents concerned over elementary school recess cuts
When DeKalb County elementary students returned to class last week, some kids saw that their recess time had been cut to 15 minutes a day to make room for more academic instruction.
Kidsignments gives back-to-school shopping a thrifty spin
What’s the secret to saving money while back-to-school shopping? For many local parents, it’s Kidsignments.
Trump orders universities to hand over college admissions data on race
President Donald Trump signed a directive requiring colleges to prove they do not consider race in the admissions process, which follows a Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action.
DeKalb County considering vape detection sensors at high schools
The DeKalb County School Board is considering a new plan that would make it harder for its high-school students to sneak a vape hit while on campus.
Flood of last-minute applications causes enrollment delays in Barrow County Schools
Over 460 last-minute student registration applications overwhelmed Barrow County's system, causing delays in school enrollment.
Scholarship program aims to transform lives of families affected by incarceration
Jennifer Greene, a bail bondswoman, has launched a scholarship program to support children with incarcerated parents.
Gwinnett County Schools propose millage rate reduction amid budget talks
Gwinnett County Board of Education is considering reducing the M&O millage rate.
Cocaine found in South Georgia elementary school, employee arrested
A south Georgia school employee alleged brought cocaine to work before dropping it in a common area.
6-year-old mistakenly allowed to walk home alone; Jonesboro family responds
A 6-year-old girl was mistakenly released from George Kilpatrick Elementary School as a walker.
Teen sentenced in Carroll County school threat case
Dylan Gable was arrested on Feb. 12 after Carroll County School administrators and School Resource Officers uncovered disturbing messages indicating a plot to harm a student.
Bad Bunny's music part of Latinx course at Emory University
Emory’s new course uses Bad Bunny’s music to explore Puerto Rican identity, politics, and culture.
Newton County 4-year-old found safe after taken to wrong daycare
Newton County Schools said a child was taken to the wrong daycare after school on Tuesday.
Mother of Apalachee High School shooting victim addresses SRO funding
Breanna Schermerhorn, the mother of 14-year-old Mason Schermerhorn, who died on Sept. 4, 2024, called out county leadership, not the school district, for taking away SRO funding.
Former Gwinnett County student caught with knife in middle school
A former Gwinnett County Public Schools student was taken into custody after entering McConnell Middle School without permission before the start of the school day.
Bus stop forecast: Georgia remains under Flood Watch until Tuesday night
A widespread Flood Watch is in effect for over 70 Georgia counties through Tuesday evening due to multiple rounds of rain and thunderstorms.
New Fayette County golf cart tunnel offers safe path to school
A new, $4 million, golf cart tunnel opened in Fayette County so students can get to school without fighting traffic on a busy street.