Mask mandate expands to all of Fulton County Schools, district says
Fulton County School System has expanded its mask mandate to include all schools.
Fulton County School System has expanded its mask mandate to include all schools.
Parents send letter of intent to sue Gwinnett County Schools over mask mandate
The state's largest school district will soon face a lawsuit over its mask mandate.
The state's largest school district will soon face a lawsuit over its mask mandate.
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.
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.
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.
Georgia schools are back in session, so are school zone speed cameras
Students and teachers are learning and instructing in person. Police are on high alert for speeders driving by their schools.
Students and teachers are learning and instructing in person. Police are on high alert for speeders driving by their schools.
Henry County school board adds mask requirement amid passionate debate among parents
Henry County School District is now the latest in the metro Atlanta area to require kids to wear masks.
Henry County School District is now the latest in the metro Atlanta area to require kids to wear masks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A DeKalb County teacher faces several charges including arson after school officials confirm he started a fire inside a school.
Several colleges, universities cancel tuition debt for students for COVID-19 relief
More and more colleges and universities are canceling tuition debt for students in hopes of providing financial relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.
More and more colleges and universities are canceling tuition debt for students in hopes of providing financial relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
Newton County School System's superintendent announced the district enacted a temporary mask mandate on Friday, citing an increase in COVID-19 cases.
Gov. Kemp visits Cherokee County elementary school, reiterates support for local control
Gov. Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp visited Ball Ground Elementary School Friday to recognize the first week of the school year.
Gov. Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp visited Ball Ground Elementary School Friday to recognize the first week of the school year.
As cases in children rise, pediatricians' group urges FDA to move swiftly on vaccines for kids
As COVID-19 infections surge in children, the head of the country's largest pediatricians' group is urging the FDA to move swiftly towards authorizing "safe and effective"COVID-19 vaccines for children under 12.
As COVID-19 infections surge in children, the head of the country's largest pediatricians' group is urging the FDA to move swiftly towards authorizing "safe and effective"COVID-19 vaccines for children under 12.
US schools reopen amid COVID-19 surge with masks optional for many
Schools have begun reopening in the U.S. with most states leaving it up to local schools to decide whether to require masks.
Schools have begun reopening in the U.S. with most states leaving it up to local schools to decide whether to require masks.
Student loan pause extended until Jan. 31, 2022
The education department announced on Friday an extension of the student loan payment pause until Jan. 31, 2022.
The education department announced on Friday an extension of the student loan payment pause until Jan. 31, 2022.
Tennessee State University to pay off balances of returning students
Tennessee State University, a public historically Black university in Nashville, is paying off the account balances of returning students.
Tennessee State University, a public historically Black university in Nashville, is paying off the account balances of returning students.
Fried seeks funds for schools after DeSantis threatens to withhold money over mask mandates
Gov. Ron DeSantis has threatened to withhold funding sources should a school district go against his executive order and impose a mask mandate. Now, one of his chief critics, Florida Agricultural Commissioner Nikki Fried, is firing back.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has threatened to withhold funding sources should a school district go against his executive order and impose a mask mandate. Now, one of his chief critics, Florida Agricultural Commissioner Nikki Fried, is firing back.
Parents upset they can't switch their children from the classroom to virtual learning
As COVID cases rise, many parents are worried about sending their children back to the classroom. Some want to switch their children from in person to virtual learning but many school districts aren't letting them.
As COVID cases rise, many parents are worried about sending their children back to the classroom. Some want to switch their children from in person to virtual learning but many school districts aren't letting them.
Fulton County to require masks for schools with high COVID-19 rates
Fulton County Schools is making masks mandatory at over two dozen elementary, middle, and high schools where the rate of infection is high.
Fulton County Schools is making masks mandatory at over two dozen elementary, middle, and high schools where the rate of infection is high.