More Than 61% of Fulton Graduates Earned College Credit Before Graduation

More than 61% of Fulton County Schools’ Class of 2025 earned at least one college credit before graduation, up from 54% of the Class of 2022, as more students took advantage of advanced coursework during high school. Chief Academic Officer Brannon Gaskins presented the figures at the school board’s...

Mt. Bethel breaks away in fourth quarter to romp Mount Pisgah

MARIETTA -- A dominant fourth quarter in which Mt. Bethel Christian exploded for 34 points helped lead it to a 51-0 shutout of Mount Pisgah Christian on Friday at Arrow Field. Early in the fourth quarter, Mt. Bethel (6-2, 3-1 Region 9AA) scored on Mount Pisgah turnovers on back to back plays. First, Mount Pisgah quarterback Tanner Ainsworth was intercepted by Tripp Parsons, who took it back to the end zone. On the following play, Wesley Dunlop took a fumble all the way back for his first defensive score of the year. Mt. Bethel coach Damon Dawson said he had been waiting for a performance like this from his defense. “I’ve been waiting to see them fly around like that, have some fun,” Dawson said. “At the end of the day, it’s about having fun and enjoying your teammates. We got everybody that practices on defense in on defense, and I love to see that.” After Mt. Bethel fumbled in the red zone on its first possession, it quickly held Mount Pisgah (2-6, 1-4) to a three-and-out. The Eagles got on the board on its next drive on a 27-yard field goal by Caiden Schneider in the final minute of

Apalachee High School football coach resigns amid investigation into racial comments

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Apalachee High School’s interim head football coach has resigned amid an investigation into alleged “racially derogatory language,” the school system said on Thursday. Charles Kenyon’s resignation went into effect on Wednesday. In his absence, Alex Savakinas will serve as acting...

Ryan Cameron to make history at Campbell High

Ryan Cameron, an Atlanta broadcaster and media personality, will make history at Cobb County’s Campbell High School. He will become the first Black man added to the school’s Hall of Fame wall during a ceremony Thursday.

Mount Paran tops Walker for homecoming win

KENNESAW -- It was a happy homecoming for Mount Paran Christian as it beat Walker 31-10 on Friday night at Catherine Steele Sewell Stadium. Mount Paran quarterback Luke Kilroy threw for 136 yards and two touchdowns to Alejandro Torres, while running back Easton George ran for a game-high 58 yards and a touchdown on just four carries to lead Mount Paran (2-7, 2-3 Region 9AA). George had a busy game as he also played nose guard on defense. While Mount Paran scored 31 points on offense, the Eagles' defense was equally as effective as it held Walker (2-6, 0-4) to just 127 yards of total offense on the night. The Wolverines' featured running back, Ryder Furtick-Williams, had just 50 yards on 21 carries. Mount Paran opened the scoring with a touchdown on its opening possession, but it took some assistance from Walker to reach the end zone. The Eagles were unable to get a first down on their opening drive, which forced them to punt. Walker, however, fumbled the ball while trying to catch the punt, and a group of Eagle defenders pounced on the loose ball at the Wolverines’ 39-yard line. Nine plays later, Torres caught the first of

Carter pleased with Allatoona's progress in Year 1

Allatoona closes out the home portion of its regular season schedule when it hosts Cass in a Region 7AAAAA game at Buccaneer Stadium. While Allatoona is 2-6 overall and 1-3 in the region, first-year coach Paul Carter said he is encouraged by the progress his team has made this season against a challenging schedule. “We’ve made a lot of progress as a football team and as a program just in the amount of knowledge our kids have about the work ethic that we’ve kind of tried to instill and the standard we’re trying to bring,” Carter said. “With the playoffs the way they are, it makes it super interesting. I think we have the second hardest schedule of any team in Class AAAAA. So, that being said, we’ve battled and we’ve been in some serious battles and we play hard, so we’ve done well for what we’ve been up against.” With Allatoona’s postseason chances appearing slim as it approaches the last two games of the 2026 campaign – with the Buccaneers finishing the season on the road against Woodland of Cartersville – Carter said the focus for his team is simply to work to improve over its final two contests.

Oconee County Schools Planning To Seek State Approval To Offer A Pre-K Program, Bringing It In Line With Other Districts In Region

***Only Private Providers Offer Pre-K In County At Present***. Oconee County Schools has begun planning for the potential launch of a Georgia Pre-K program for the 2027-2028 school year, Jennifer Whitaker, Chief Academic Officer for the system, told the Oconee County Board of Education at its meeting on Monday. The...

K-8 Enrollment Soars 22% in 2025 with Smart Marketing

Audio playback not supported in this browser. In the education enrollment game, a good school isn’t enough. You need a sharp marketing plan. Back in 2025, a private K-8 in suburban Atlanta wanted to boost its student numbers by 15% for the next school year, going after families deep in the school choice process. This case study breaks down their campaign and shows how a mix of digital ads and local outreach, guided by our education consulting team, drove serious enrollment growth. The campaign turned simple interest into submitted applications.

UGA Recruiting: Georgia’s Newest Commit is a Great Fit

Atlanta ranks among the top 5 ‘Best College Towns in America’ in 2026

A new study conducted by WalletHub just ranked the best college towns in the country, and rounding out the top 5? Atlanta, Georgia. Keep scrolling to learn more about Atlanta’s prominence as a college town & what that means for students and residents of the city alike. What are...

Lithonia keeps momentum after defeating Maynard Jackson for third consecutive win

Lithonia momentum a result of team 'consistency'

School Board Visits Etowah High School

“That’s what changes schools – from the inside, not from the top down,” School Board member Dr. Susan Padgett-Harrison shared with Etowah High School’s administrative team after hearing about their efforts to further engage teachers as leaders. School Board members and Superintendent Davis regularly visit schools...

WATCH: Mays, Southwest DeKalb square off in the 2026 Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame Game

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — It will be a night of admiration and celebration, and of course football, at Buck Godfrey Stadium on Friday night as the undefeated Mays Raiders take on the Southwest DeKalb Panthers in the 2026 Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame Game. The...

Cook set to celebrate program builders during senior night

For Osborne coach Derek Cook, Friday's senior night against Hiram represents more than an opportunity to recognize the players who have spent their final high school season with the Cardinals. It is a chance to celebrate a group that has helped establish the foundation of the program he is trying to build. Osborne (1-6) will host Hiram in its final home game of the season, honoring a senior class that Cook believes has made significant strides despite the team's struggles on the field. "This is kind of an unusual group for me in that there's only three of those players who were with us the first season I took this job in 2024," Cook said. "Obviously, I've grown close with those three, but those other kids that have joined along the way last year and this season are all close to me as well." The Cardinals have endured another difficult season, most recently falling 38-0 to undefeated East Paulding on Friday. Osborne managed just 51 yards of total offense against the Raiders, who scored on each of their five first-half possessions. Still, Cook believes the progress his seniors have made extends beyond the scoreboard. Several members of the class entered

Please Share Your Input for Parkview's Next Principal

As a valued member of your local school community, you can provide information and feedback that helps school leaders make important decisions that affect students and schools. Therefore, Gwinnett County Public Schools would like to ask for your assistance in the crucial process of selecting a principal to replace Mr. David T. Smith. The Gwinnett County Board of Education and Dr. Alexandra Estrella, superintendent, would appreciate your response to a web-based Principal Selection Survey. This survey will help school system leaders gather input regarding selecting the new principal of Parkview High School.

Best college towns in America: See which cities top the list

Austin, Texas, ranked No. 1 among America’s top college towns for 2027 in WalletHub’s study of 415 cities across 31 metrics, including affordability, academic quality and career opportunities. Ann Arbor, Michigan, placed second, followed by Charlottesville, Virginia, Raleigh, North Carolina, and Atlanta, Georgia, rounding out the top five.

Milton vs. Gainesville: Watch Georgia high school football showdown live Friday night (10/23/2026)

If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. The Milton Eagles (6-1, 3-0) travel to City Park Field on Friday night to face the Gainesville Red Elephants (6-2, 4-0) in a pivotal GHSA Class 6A Region 7 matchup. Opening kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m.

Former Avondale coach continues to inspire others

At nearly 75, coach Linda Hindsman Lowery is still racing, jumping, and trying to inspire athletes to believe their best days may lie ahead. The retired Avondale High School (now DeKalb School of the Arts) teacher and championship coach competes in six or seven outdoor meets and four or five indoor meets across the country each year. In March 2027, she’s expected to travel to Gainesville, Florida, for the World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships.

Universal Technical Institute Celebrates Opening of Atlanta Campus

Universal Technical Institute Inc. recently celebrated its new UTI-Atlanta campus with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting. More than 100 regional leaders, employers and community partners attended the event marking the company’s first campus in Georgia, according to a press release. “The talent to fill millions of jobs nationwide is in short...

Shiloh readies for important region game with Chamblee

After coming up just short against Region 4-AAAAAA frontrunner Dunwoody last week, Shiloh’s football team returns to action with another important game on Friday. The Generals, currently 30th in the PSR power rankings, can bolster their state playoff chances against a team in a similar position — Shiloh is 5-3 and 4-2 in the region and Chamblee is 4-3 and 3-2. A victory over Chamblee likely puts Shiloh in line for a 7-3 regular season with Game 10 against winless Midtown. Shiloh looks to bounce back from a penalty-plagued loss to Dunwoody that also was marked by struggles against the Wildcats’ rushing attack. The Generals trailed just 14-13 at halftime before falling behind 28-13 in the second half. Despite the loss, Shiloh running back Tyrese Dorsey had another huge game with 26 carries for 227 yards and all three of his team’s touchdowns. Through eight games, the senior has 1,427 rushing yards and 18 TDs, averaging 7.4 yards per carry and 178.4 per game. The production has been possible thanks to a Shiloh offensive line that includes Anthony Wade (25 pancake blocks), Elijah Fowlin, David Quemine, Christopher Baskin and Dillon Lowery. Chamblee Bulldogs (4-AAAAAA) Coach: Bob Swank Record: 4-3, 3-2