Atlanta rapper 21 Savage provides school supplies to DeKalb kids
Rapper 21 Savage and his Leading by Example Foundation hosted their largest-ever back-to-school drive at South DeKalb Mall on Sunday.
Back to School: Metro Atlanta students set for 1st day of classes
Hundreds of thousands of students across metro Atlanta will see some big changes to school safety and cell phone policies when they head back to class on Monday.
Student loan wage garnishment could start soon: Here's what you can do
Student loan borrowers who default on their loans could see 15% of their paychecks docked by the federal government soon.
Free school meals return as Carroll County students head back to class
Carroll County Schools offers free breakfast and lunch to all students through the federal Community Eligibility Provision.
Student loan interest repayments resume Friday. Here's how much you could pay monthly
Millions of borrowers will begin seeing interest accrued on their student loans and here’s what you need to know.
Atlanta teachers surprised with classroom supply shopping spree
The teachers at Atlanta's Cascade Elementary School thought they had to go a meeting but were surprised with a free “pop-up shop" filled with school supplies.
Back to School: Marietta students continue toilet paper prank tradition
For more than 60 years, the seniors at the Marietta High School go all out on the first day of classes to cover their school with toilet paper.
Decatur Schools begin school year amid renewed focus on pedestrian safety
Renewed emphasis on pedestrian safety in Decatur schools due to recent crashes involving students and staff.
Gwinnett County's $20M school security upgrade: Weapons detection system rollout
Gwinnett County Public Schools is rolling out EVOLV weapons detection systems at middle and high schools this year, following a nearly $20 million investment approved by the school board.
Back-to-School 2025: Henry County focused on 'distraction-free' learning for students
Thousands of students across Henry County are heading for their school bus stop for the first day of classes, and this year comes with some big policy changes.
Bus stop forecast: First day back-to-school outlook by district
As students head back to school on Thursday and Friday, they will encounter intense heat and possible thunderstorms in the afternoons.
Student loan delinquency is increasing most in these states, study finds
As more borrowers fall behind on student loan payments, some states are faring better than others when it comes to delinquencies.
Back-to-School Giveaways in metro Atlanta | 2025-2026
List of back-to-school drives, giveaways and related events for the 2025-2026 school year in metro Atlanta.
Barrow County implements new security measures under Georgia law
Barrow County Schools are enhancing safety measures with weapons detection system, among other things.
Georgia Promise Scholarship sends DeKalb County girl to Catholic school
A family receiving the Georgia Promise Scholarship said they're excited to receive it. The are one of more than 8,500 families who got the scholarship.
Best back-to-school deals for 2025: Apple, Allbirds, Staples and more
Apple, Walmart, Staples, Nordstrom and more are offering big back-to-school savings this summer. Here are the best deals to shop before class starts.
200 metro Atlanta families line up for back-to-school shoe giveaway
More than 200 Atlanta-area families received a welcome boost as part of a back-to-school shoe giveaway hosted Tuesday morning at Soul Play on Ponce.
Clayton County Public Schools changing take-home device policy for students
When the school year starts in Clayton County, most students will not be going home with a school-issued device for their classwork.
Thousands of metro Atlanta students attend back-to-school giveaways
As summer break draws to a close, school districts across metro Atlanta are preparing for the start of a new academic year, with many students heading back to classrooms as early as this week.
College Park offers utility bill discount to boost school attendance, combat teacher shortages
The City of College Park is offering a 15% discount on August utility bills to encourage timely school attendance.