Private Georgia Christian college granted access to state scholarships
Private schools that are considered a "school or college of theology or divinity" had previously been excluded from Georgia's student aid programs, but a new agreement after a federal lawsuit is changing that.
Fulton County's Dr. Mike Looney named 2025 Georgia Superintendent of the Year
Fulton County Schools Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney will now go to New Orleans to compete to be the 2025 National Superintendent of the Year.
3-year-old with autism allegedly struck by teacher, parents say
Two South Fulton parents are outraged after the school told them their daughter was allegedly hit by a teacher.
Georgia State University receives largest donation ever, major improvements planned
Georgia State University has received its largest donation ever—an $80 million gift from the Woodruff Foundation.
Save Spalding Committee makes final plea to save elementary school from closing
In Fulton County, the "Save Spalding Committee" has delivered its final, comprehensive plea to keep Spalding Drive Elementary School from closing.
Marietta elementary school gets makeover from Peach Bowl, CFP Foundation
Sawyer Road Elementary School in Marietta has a fresh, new look, thanks to the Peach Bowl and the College Football Playoff Foundation.
Tour Atlanta's new $115M training facility for first responders
We are getting our first look at the state-of-the-art Atlanta Public Safety Training Center that has caused so much controversy.
New Georgia laws: Here's what goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2025
When Georgia rings in the new year on Jan. 1, 2025, a few big new laws about education, school vouchers, and taxes will go into action.
Atlanta Public Schools launches initiative to boost police recruitment
The Chief of the Atlanta Public Schools Police Department says his officers deal with a lot more than violent tragedy.
Clarkston High School lockdown: 2 students arrested after weapon reported
Clarkston High School was placed on lockdown Wednesday following reports of a student with a weapon, according to DeKalb County School District police.
Georgia teachers honored by SONIC Foundation, College Football Playoff Foundation
One hundred teachers from the Georgia Teachers Initiative, a statewide network of over 40,000 educators, were each awarded $1,000 in DonorsChoose gift cards to help fund classroom projects.
Georgia Gwinnett College student makes school history with 3 bachelor's degrees
KimLinh Ngo graduated from Georgia Gwinnett College with three bachelor's degrees - and she did it all while working at two restaurants to pay for classes.
Georgia school voucher program expanded to more students by new agency
The new school voucher plan offering $6,500 to pay for private school tuition or home-schooling expenses was designed for Georgia. students in low-performing schools, but it now could be open to more than one in five children in the state.
Tucker High School teacher suspended after incident in campus parking lot
A teacher at Tucker High School was reportedly arrested Monday morning for an incident in the parking lot of Tucker High School.
Marietta City Schools shares details on cellphone ban: 'It’s created a community among students'
The cell phone ban now in place for Marietta middle school students could be expanding to high school beginning next year.
Georgia's school voucher program hits snags as eligibility confusion looms
Georgia’s new school voucher program, the Georgia Promise Scholarship, is off to a rocky start.
Usher opens content studio at Atlanta Boys & Girls Club
Grammy-winning artist Usher has unveiled a new content studio at the Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Girls Club in Atlanta. The studio is part of Usher’s Social Impact Tour.
Nikki Giovanni, renowned poet and literary icon, dies at 81
Nikki Giovanni, the poet, author, educator and public speaker who became a literary celebrity, has died.
Parents rally to save Spalding Drive, Parklane elementary schools from imminent closure
Concerned Fulton County parents are nervously waiting to learn about the future of their children's elementary schools as district leaders get ready to release the county's draft plan on Monday night.
Apalachee High shooting: Barrow County Schools continue campus safety discussions
The Barrow County School Board is expected to discuss its upcoming school safety survey during its meeting on Tuesday evening.