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How Ryan Seacrest is giving his old high school football team something it never had

The future of Dunwoody (GA) High School football is being built by more than just the players on the field. It's being built by hundreds of community members who have come together to give the Wildcats something they've never had before: a stadium of its own. Fueled by a donation from Dunwoody alum and television host Ryan Seacrest and a community-wide fundraising effort, Seacrest Stadium is officially set to break ground the week of Nov. 23, following county approval on Nov. 9. And when it opens next fall, the whole community will be able to call it their own. “I think we’re all kind of part owners of this,” said Steve Fortenberry, former teacher and president of the Dunwoody High School Community Association. “I think you’re really going to see that it wasn’t just the county building this and we show up. This is Dunwoody’s stadium. We are kind of the Green Bay Packers of the high schools.” The project has been years in the making, but it took a collective effort from the community to turn the vision into a reality. It started with a donation of more than $1 million from Seacrest, who played defensive back for the

Dunwoody, GA · 1d

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Spalding County student dies following bullying

A Spalding County mother is warning parents to actively monitor their children after her 12-year-old daughter died by suicide following reported school bullying.

Spalding County, GA · 9h

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Decatur City Schools superintendent to leave after three years on the job

DECATUR, GA — A metro area school superintendent is leaving after three years on the job. Decatur City Schools Superintendent Dr. Gyimah Whitaker is leaving her position, according to officials. Whitaker experienced various controversies and backlash, including her husband’s controversial comments on a podcast, and her own decisions.

Decatur, GA · 12h

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Driver's mistake caused Salem High football bus crash, investigators say

A driver's mistake caused a bus carrying members of Salem High School's football program to overturn last month, investigators said Tuesday. No criminal charges are expected.

Conyers, GA · 1d

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South Atlanta students embrace title of "Baddest Band in the Land"

As a member of South Atlanta High School's first graduating class, Jamont Lane had dreams of being a band director. Now he's back at his alma mater leading the "Baddest Band in the Land."

Atlanta, GA · 9h

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North Atlanta Today: Fulton Draft Would Close Holcomb Bridge Middle

Fulton County families have their first concrete look at a middle-school consolidation plan that could close Holcomb Bridge Middle after the 2027–28 school year, move its students to Haynes Bridge Middle for two years and open a larger replacement campus in 2030. This North Atlanta Today edition covers developments...

Fulton County, GA · 15h

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Metro Atlanta school community mourns longtime teacher

A metro Atlanta school community is mourning the loss of a longtime educator remembered for her passion for teaching, laughter and encouraging spirit.

Douglas County, GA · 1d

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Georgia high school football: GHSA releases 2026 playoff brackets

The Georgia High School Association released high school football playoff brackets on Sunday. The race to the title begins Nov. 13 and runs through the state finals Dec. 15-16 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, where eight champions will be crowned. All championship games will be streamed on the NFHS Network....

Georgia · 3d

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A new era for Georgia State University as school nears completion of greenway expansion years in the making

Georgia State University (GSU), embedded in Downtown Atlanta, has been undergoing a physical transformation that’s been in the works for years. This month, the school anticipates it will pass a milestone with the expansion of its long-awaited greenway in the heart of its campus, Panther Quad, a major development for the historically urban campus lacking a central greenspace.

Atlanta, GA · 2d

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The Bruce Street School History From An Alum

Allene Harper, an alum from the historic Bruce Street School in Lithonia, recently wrote this history of the stone schoolhouse, which was DeKalb’s first public school for Black students. During the 1800s, approximately 15 years after slavery was abolished, the first school for Blacks was located mainly in two...

Lithonia, GA · 11h

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Lockdowns lifted at multiple Atlanta-area schools after reported threats

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — At least five Atlanta-area schools — North Atlanta High School, Carver High School, Midtown High School, Campbell High School and Marist School — were placed on lockdown Wednesday morning. Here’s what we know about each situation. North Atlanta High School.

Atlanta, GA · 17h

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5 schools face consolidation threat in metro Atlanta county, magnet programs also may be impacted

A message sent to parents, and a video shared to the Rockdale County Schools social media by Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Johnson says the district is considering closing and consolidating five schools and moving two magnet programs.

Rockdale County, GA · 11h

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2026 Gwinnett High School Football Region Standings, End of Regular Season

Class AAAAAAA Region 8-AAAAAAA Team Region Overall This week Buford 6-0 10-0 Marietta Collins Hill 5-1 5-5 at Newton Mill Creek 4-2 4-6 Season complete Dacula 3-3 5-5 Season complete Central Gwinnett 2-4 3-7 Season complete Seckinger 1-5 1-9 Season complete Discovery 0-6 0-10 Season complete Region 7-AAAAAAA Team Region Overall This week Brookwood 5-1 9-1 Norcross North Gwinnett 5-1 9-1 North Atlanta Parkview 4-2 7-3 South Gwinnett Norcross 3-3 5-5 at Brookwood Peachtree Ridge 3-3 7-3 Hillgrove Duluth 1-5 2-8 Season complete Berkmar 0-6 0-10 Season complete Region 4-AAAAAAA Team Region Overall This week Newton 4-0 10-0 Collins Hill Grayson 3-1 6-4 Camden County South Gwinnett 2-2 6-4 at Parkview Archer 1-3 5-5 at North Cobb Rockdale 0-4 3-6 Season complete Class AAAAAA Region 8-AAAAAA Team Region Overall This week Jackson County 7-0 10-0 Creekview Clarke Central 6-1 8-2 South Effingham Habersham Central 5-2 6-4 Newnan Loganville 3-4 5-5 at East Paulding Walnut Grove 3-4 5-5 at Sequoyah Cedar Shoals 2-5 3-7 Season complete Mountain View 2-5 5-5 Season complete Apalachee 0-7 1-9 Season complete Region 7-AAAAAA Team Region Overall This week Milton 6-0 9-1 Northside-Columbus Gainesville 5-1 7-3 Lassiter Roswell 4-2 7-3 at Effingham County Lanier 3-3 5-5

Gwinnett County, GA · 3d

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RCPS proposes school consolidation and rezoning plan

CONYERS — Rockdale County Public Schools has announced a proposal to consolidate and rezone select elementary and middle schools beginning with the 2027-28 school year. The proposal is the first phase of Future Ready RCPS, a three-part plan to create capacity, define opportunity, and build the future for students. According to the school system, the proposal responds to a sharp and persistent decline in school-aged children in the district, driven largely by decreasing birth rates and an aging population in the county. Across the district, RCPS has more than 5,000 open seats with elementary schools using about 62% of their seats and middle schools using about 71 percent of their seats. Enrollment fell from 16,718 students at the 2017-18 midpoint to 14,693 at the 2025-26 midpoint, a decrease of 2,025 students. Because about half of the RCPS budget comes from state funding tied to enrollment, declining enrollment means declining funding. Instead of stretching resources thin across current schools, by combining some schools, RCPS will be able to offer more to students, according to the school system. The school system also stated in a press release that consolidating buildings would allow schools to earn maximum state funding, strengthen programs, and potentially

Rockdale County, GA · 8h

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Cobb schools offer out-of-district enrollment as student numbers decline

Families across Georgia can apply to send their children to select Cobb County schools through a new tuition-based enrollment program.

Cobb County, GA · 9h

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AROUND TOWN: Democratic takeover of Cobb school board puts Ragsdale's future in question

Big changes are coming to the Cobb County Board of Education. Last week, Democrat Micheal Garza unseated three-term Republican incumbent and David Chastain in the race for the Post 4 seat on the school board. The win gives Democrats their first majority on the board in decades. Garza won with 54.85% of the vote over Chastain’s 45.15%. Garza earned 25,493 votes in total, compared to Chastain’s 20,982, according to the Georgia secretary of state’s election results. Results were certified by the Cobb Elections Board Monday Garza is set to flip the board to a 4-3 Democratic majority when he is sworn in January. “Yes, the board has flipped. The dynamics will change with a new board member, so we will see what that looks like,” Democratic board member Nichelle Davis of Post 6 told the Journal. “But the long story short is, of course, the goal is getting things done for our students. So I’m looking forward to welcoming him and doing that.” In a video posted to his Facebook page Sunday, Republican John Cristadoro, who represents Post 5 on the school board, said he did not view the widespread Democratic victories down the ballot as “a massive call for

Cobb County, GA · 2d

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Opinion: DeKalb Schools should address Dunwoody schools’ population challenges

The Dunwoody Homeowners Association urged the DeKalb County School District to address both elementary under-enrollment and high school overcrowding through transparent, data-driven decisions regarding school closures and facility maintenance. The post Opinion: DeKalb Schools should address Dunwoody schools’ population challenges appeared first on Rough Draft® .

Dunwoody, GA · 2d

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22-Year-Old Flips Gwinnett Commission Seat, Vows to Curb Flock Cameras

Georgia Gwinnett College — Reported College Attended By Candidate. A college senior just became the youngest county commissioner in Georgia history, and he's already talking about reining in surveillance cameras and data centers across Gwinnett County. Ben Culberson, 22, defeated incumbent Matthew Holtkamp for the District 4 seat on the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, flipping what had been the last Republican-held seat on the panel.

Gwinnett County, GA · 1d

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Fulton Draft Proposes Closing Mimosa Elementary, Redrawing Roswell Zones

Fulton County Schools’ first draft for North Fulton elementary schools proposes closing Mimosa Elementary and dividing its attendance area between Vickery Mill and Esther Jackson elementary schools. The proposal marks a major change from September, when the district began reviewing four underused campuses but had not identified one for...

Fulton County, GA · 2d

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$2,000 bonuses for Gwinnett County schools not being paid, district cites state budget

The Gwinnett County School District told its employees that proposed $2,000 bonuses were no longer possible to be paid out.

Gwinnett County, GA · 16h