Mother of Rockdale County student allegedly beaten by teacher demands accountability
A Rockdale County mother is demanding accountability after surveillance video allegedly showed a teacher beating her 13-year-old son; the district says it is strengthening safety measures as the teacher faces criminal charges.
6 DeKalb County schools removed from federal improvement list
Six DeKalb County schools were removed from federal improvement lists after showing academic progress, while three others were added to the TSI list for additional support needs.
School bus with students on board crashes in Gilmer County
A school bus crashed in Gilmer County on Tuesday morning, according to Gilmer County Sheriff's Office.
'Preventative' lockdown ends at Newton County schools
All Newton County schools went under a "preventative" lockdown Monday, according to the district.
Student stabbed in eye at North Atlanta High School
A student was hospitalized after being stabbed multiple times with scissors during a fight at North Atlanta High School.
Dunwoody High School to name part of stadium after Ryan Seacrest
Dunwoody High School will name its new press box and stadium seating after alumnus Ryan Seacrest, honoring the TV and radio star’s legacy as “The Voice of Dunwoody."
Dept. of Education reaches deal to end SAVE plan: What this means for student loan borrowers
On Tuesday, the Dept. of Education announced that it had reached a proposed settlement agreement that, if given court approval, will end the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) student loan repayment plan.
Modernization plan approved after viral video at Druid Hills High School
The DeKalb County school board has voted to move forward with renovation plans for Druid Hills High School.
Hip-hop artist Flau’jae Johnson funds Sprayberry locker room transformation
Hip-hop artist and rising basketball star Flau’jae Johnson returned to Sprayberry High School with a significant gift for current student-athletes.
Culinary scholars complete final exam in Villa Rica after 18-month program
High school culinary students at the North College and Career Academy have completed their final culinary exam and practicum, marking a major milestone in their training.
Druid Hills High fate could be decided Monday
The DeKalb County Board of Education could decide the future of Druid Hills High School as early as next week.
Gun discovered in bathroom of Acworth middle school during school event
Concerned parents contacted FOX 5 Atlanta after a gun was discovered in a bathroom at Durham Middle School in Acworth on Wednesday night during a school event.
Atlanta Public Schools approves plan to close or repurpose 16 schools
APS approved a districtwide plan to close or repurpose 16 schools starting in 2027 during Wednesday night's meeting.
Third DeKalb family alleges sexual assault on school bus
A third DeKalb County family has come forward to claim their 9-year-old autistic daughter was sexually assaulted while riding her school bus.
Larry Summers hit with lifetime ban by high-profile economics club over Epstein ties
Former Harvard president Larry Summers has been barred from one of the most prestigious scholarly associations in the country over his close ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Student loan borrowers may qualify for lower monthly payments. Here's how
Many student loan borrowers may soon be able to update their repayment plan that lowers their monthly bill. Here's why.
LIVE: Georgia runoff election results for 2025 municipal races
Polls closed Tuesday night across Georgia as voters decided dozens of municipal runoff races that will set the direction for several metro cities heading into 2026.
Rally against proposed Atlanta school closures planned for Tuesday
Activists and community members are preparing to rally Tuesday as they urge the Atlanta Board of Education to reject a proposal that would close or repurpose 16 Atlanta Public Schools campuses.
Students in DeKalb County sent home, relocated after water main break
Water main break forces closure of all City Schools of Decatur campuses.
New Dept. of Education directives: How could students be affected by them?
Last week, the Trump administration announced a number of new actions aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, a move that former department officials and civil rights experts say could have wide-ranging effects on American students.