Police: School bus was 'in drive, not in park' before deadly accident
Fairburn police investigators know “definitively” that the driver was outside of the bus, and that the bus was in drive, not in park when it rolled on her and killed her on Friday.
Fairburn police investigators know “definitively” that the driver was outside of the bus, and that the bus was in drive, not in park when it rolled on her and killed her on Friday.
Teen severely beaten in 'unprovoked' attack, other kids record brutal assault
Allyssa Brooke-Cox said her son suffered a broken jaw, whiplash, and severe concussion after he was attacked during a basketball game. It happened in July at a rec center in Sugar Hill. She's now petitioning the Department of Education to discipline students for off-campus incidents.
Allyssa Brooke-Cox said her son suffered a broken jaw, whiplash, and severe concussion after he was attacked during a basketball game. It happened in July at a rec center in Sugar Hill. She's now petitioning the Department of Education to discipline students for off-campus incidents.
Athens-Clarke County officials urge UGA leaders to implement mask mandate on campus
Athens-Clarke County Commissioners have now urged leaders at the University of Georgia to have a mask mandate on campus.
Athens-Clarke County Commissioners have now urged leaders at the University of Georgia to have a mask mandate on campus.
Santa Fe High School mass shooting survivor now a freshman at Harvard University
She was a freshman at Santa Fe High School when a gunman opened fire in a deadly school shooting. Now, Jai Gillard, one of the survivors, is a freshman at Harvard.
She was a freshman at Santa Fe High School when a gunman opened fire in a deadly school shooting. Now, Jai Gillard, one of the survivors, is a freshman at Harvard.
'If you think you can change it, change it': Teen fights 'sexist' school dress code
Sophia Trevino said she is advocating for change not only for herself but for all the girls that come after her.
Sophia Trevino said she is advocating for change not only for herself but for all the girls that come after her.
Wells Fargo gives Morehouse College $350K grant to help minority entrepreneurs
Wells Fargo has awarded Morehouse College a $350,000 grant to fund a program that helps minority entrepreneurs with their businesses.
Wells Fargo has awarded Morehouse College a $350,000 grant to fund a program that helps minority entrepreneurs with their businesses.
Georgia to change math standards, but debut in class may wait
Georgia is adopting new math standards that are billed as the removal of Common Core and a return to teacher freedom, but the new standards may not make it into classrooms before the 2023 school year.
Georgia is adopting new math standards that are billed as the removal of Common Core and a return to teacher freedom, but the new standards may not make it into classrooms before the 2023 school year.
Atlanta Public Schools staff to get tested twice weekly for COVID-19
Atlanta Public Schools said it will start testing all staff members twice a week for COVID-19 starting Sept. 7.
Atlanta Public Schools said it will start testing all staff members twice a week for COVID-19 starting Sept. 7.
Henry County suspends in-person learning at schools over COVID-19 spike
Henry County is temporarily suspending in-person learning at six schools due to an increase in the number of students required to quarantine from exposure to COVID-19.
Henry County is temporarily suspending in-person learning at six schools due to an increase in the number of students required to quarantine from exposure to COVID-19.
Warrant: Georgia teacher used zip ties to restrain child
Elizabeth Louise Board, a teacher at Godley Station K-8 School in the Savannah-Chatham School District, used the ties Aug. 6 to secure a student to his chair and table, officials alleged.
Elizabeth Louise Board, a teacher at Godley Station K-8 School in the Savannah-Chatham School District, used the ties Aug. 6 to secure a student to his chair and table, officials alleged.
Mask mandates spread in Georgia schools as child cases soar
More than half of all Georgia public school students are now required to wear masks in class, according to district announcements tracked by The Associated Press, as many school systems that had sought to let students and parents decide on the divisive issue of face coverings clamp down amid roaring COVID-19 infection rates.
More than half of all Georgia public school students are now required to wear masks in class, according to district announcements tracked by The Associated Press, as many school systems that had sought to let students and parents decide on the divisive issue of face coverings clamp down amid roaring COVID-19 infection rates.
COVID-19 forces 9 Clayton County schools to switch to virtual learning
COVID-19 cases forced at least two weeks of virtual learning at eight Clayton County Schools, including Lovejoy High School.
COVID-19 cases forced at least two weeks of virtual learning at eight Clayton County Schools, including Lovejoy High School.
Upson County schools requiring masks, extends virtual learning opt-in
The Upson County Board of Education voted unanimously to enact a temporary mask mandate at all Thomaston-Upson schools, which went into effect Wednesday.
The Upson County Board of Education voted unanimously to enact a temporary mask mandate at all Thomaston-Upson schools, which went into effect Wednesday.
Bomb threat forces evacuation at Jean Childs Young Middle School
Atlanta Public Schools officials said students and staff at Jeans Childs Young Middle School in Atlanta have evacuated the building in response to a bomb threat.
Atlanta Public Schools officials said students and staff at Jeans Childs Young Middle School in Atlanta have evacuated the building in response to a bomb threat.
City Schools of Decatur considers COVID-19 vaccine mandate for staff, students
The City Schools of Decatur says they are considering requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for students and staff members.
The City Schools of Decatur says they are considering requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for students and staff members.
Marietta City Schools sets up COVID-19 testing site
As COVID spreads through classrooms, one school district is offering free COVID testing. Marietta City Schools began testing students, staff and their families this week.
As COVID spreads through classrooms, one school district is offering free COVID testing. Marietta City Schools began testing students, staff and their families this week.
Cobb County Schools asks parents about optional COVID-19 testing at school
In recent days, metro Atlanta schools have reported 13,000 COVID-19 cases and as of last week, Cobb County alone reported close to 1,800 cases in their schools.
In recent days, metro Atlanta schools have reported 13,000 COVID-19 cases and as of last week, Cobb County alone reported close to 1,800 cases in their schools.
Atlanta Public Schools officials address rumors district plans to go virtual
Atlanta Public Schools shot down rumors that the school plans to pivot to virtual learning.
Atlanta Public Schools shot down rumors that the school plans to pivot to virtual learning.
13-year-old Marietta student begins classes at Georgia Tech
Like any new student, Caleb Anderson has some classes he looks forward to and others he is not as excited about taking.
Like any new student, Caleb Anderson has some classes he looks forward to and others he is not as excited about taking.
'Consider getting vaccinated': Georgia superintendent shares COVID-19 experience
Superintendent Richard Woods, the state's top education official, shared his personal brush with COVID-19.
Superintendent Richard Woods, the state's top education official, shared his personal brush with COVID-19.