Student loan borrowers in default face wage garnishment starting Jan. 7
The Department of Education will begin garnishing wages from borrowers who have defaulted on federal student loans starting in early January.
Teen tased by police on school bus speaks out after viral video: 'He was on the right bus'
An 18-year-old student says he did nothing wrong and is speaking out after a viral video showed a Fulton County Schools police officer tasing him on a school bus, prompting an internal investigation.
‘Superman’ police officer pushes bus full of Granbury ISD students
A police officer for the Granbury Independent School District is going viral thanks to a video that shows his incredible strength. He pushed a broken-down school bus full of children out of traffic.
Clayton County superintendent to retire: ‘I leave with no regrets, but only gratitude”
Clayton County Schools Superintendent and CEO Dr. Anthony W. Smith will retire early next year.
Cobb schools rally to help family after devastating house fire
A Cobb County school community rallied with donations, gifts, and holiday support for an Allatoona High School staff member whose family lost their home in a recent fire.
New rules after North Atlanta High School student stabbed with scissors
North Atlanta High School is implementing several new safety measures just days after a special needs student was stabbed during a fight on campus.
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.