Finalist named in search for president of Georgia university

A former Georgia sectary of state who is dean of Mercer University’s law school is the top choice of a search group to become president of Georgia College & State University.

Fulton County parents protest school mask mandate

A group of parents of Fulton County Schools students rallied in response to the school district's mask mandate.

'COVID fee': 2 colleges in West Virginia, Alabama billing unvaccinated students

A college in West Virginia and another in Alabama will be charging students unvaccinated against COVID-19 hundreds of dollars in extra fees this fall.

Four Georgia districts stop in-person classes due to COVID

Four tiny Georgia public school districts have temporarily shut down in-person instruction within days of starting school, saying high COVID-19 case counts among students and staff makes it unsafe to continue.

5th graders at Cobb elementary to learn virtually Aug. 12-20

According to a Cobb County Schools District spokesperson, fifth-graders at East Side Elementary will learn virtually August 12-20 based on district protocols.

All 5th graders at a Cobb elementary school sent home, parents want action

All 5th graders at a Cobb County elementary school were sent home Wednesday. They will all have to learn virtually for the next 10 days because of high COVID numbers.

Could parents sue if a child gets COVID-19 from an unvaccinated teacher? Legal experts weigh in

As children return to school, parents are concerned with how best to protect their child from COVID-19. Legal experts say even if a child does get sick, it’ll be hard to place the blame on educators.

Group demands Georgia universities require masks and vaccines

A group of Georgia University System students, staff and faculty gathered outside the Board of Regents Tuesday to urge leaders to mandate masks and vaccines to slow the spread of the surging COVID-19 Delta variant.

Fake COVID-19 vaccine cards online worry college officials

Universities and law enforcement officials are concerned with the circulation of fake COVID-19 vaccine cards sold online amidst the growing number of colleges and universities requiring proof of vaccination.

Protests in Fulton County as schools begin classes amid mask requirement

Dozens of parents came to Milton High School over the weekend to protest Fulton County School System's decision to mandate mask-wearing. 

US teachers’ union leader supports vaccine mandate for educators as delta variant surges

As the delta variant continues to surge, and young children continue to be ineligible for the vaccine, the U.S. teachers’ union leader said she personally supports a vaccine mandate for educators.

Fire damages DeKalb County school, teacher charged with arson

A DeKalb County teacher faces several charges including arson after school officials confirm he started a fire inside a school.

Newton County School System superintendent announces temporary mask mandate

Newton County School System's superintendent announced the district enacted a temporary mask mandate on Friday, citing an increase in COVID-19 cases.