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Conyers hosts undefeated Heritage playoff clash

New Manchester High School travels to Conyers to face an undefeated Heritage High School football team in the first round of the playoffs as the visitors seek their first Round of 16 berth since 2020.

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 · 3d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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Superintendent leaving Decatur schools with more than $400K in remaining salary

City Schools of Decatur Superintendent Gyimah Whitaker announced Tuesday that she is stepping down, leaving parents surprised and raising questions about a separation agreement that will pay her more than $400,000 in future salary.

Decatur, GA · 2d

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Dr. Kevin James Thanks Anonymous Donor for $700,000 Gift to Morris Brown College

Morris Brown College just got a major boost, and its president couldn’t hide his excitement. Dr. Kevin James took to LinkedIn this week to share that an anonymous donor had given $700,000 to the historic Atlanta HBCU. “We needed this good news!” James wrote. “To the anonymous person who...

Atlanta, GA · 2d
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Mandatory

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Ryan Seacrest’s $2.7 Million Stadium Project Gets Major Update

The future of the Dunwoody High School football team is about to change with the Seacrest Stadium. The $2.7 million project has finally received the greenlight. The stadium will break ground in the week of November 23, 2026. Ryan Seacrest’s high school stadium gets $2.7 million update The DeKalb County School Board has approved the […] The post Ryan Seacrest’s $2.7 Million Stadium Project Gets Major Update appeared first on Mandatory .

Dunwoody, GA · 2d

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Life University’s Lights of Life shines into 37th season with more than 1 million lights

Life University distributed the following press release about its annual holiday lights display:. Drive-through display lights up Marietta Nov. 26 through Dec. 31, with $15 per vehicle admission. Life University will flip the switch on more than 1 million twinkling lights Thanksgiving night, Nov. 26, launching the 37th annual Lights...

Marietta, GA · 1d

Marietta Daily Journal

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Cobb school board turns to out-of-county students to avoid closures

MARIETTA — Under threat of school closures, the Cobb Board of Education gave the greenlight to out-of-district admissions Thursday. The board approved the policy in a vote of 4-2-1, with Democrats Becky Sayler and Tre Hutchins voting no and Nichelle Davis abstaining. District staff first announced the “Choose Cobb” program Nov. 4. Under the program, Georgia families living outside Cobb County can send their children to participating county schools for a $600 tuition fee per student each semester. District leaders have said the program was created to boost declining school enrollment numbers in Cobb that reflect a larger phenomenon both statewide and nationally. John Floresta, the district’s chief strategy & accountability officer, said Fulton County and Atlanta have recently made plans to close some of their public schools, and Cobb must take appropriate measures to avoid a similar situation. “If we do not do something about the current state of enrollment, the only other choice will be to close schools,” Floresta said. “I don’t know how else to say that bluntly. That is just a fact of where we are.” The board changed its school admissions policy, which previously only allowed out-of-district enrollment in its virtual school program. Superintendent Chris

Cobb County, GA · 1d

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Emory University defends firing professor over Charlie Kirk comments

ATLANTA (CN) — Emory University has asked a judge to throw out a lawsuit from a professor who was fired over a Facebook post about the assassination of controversial right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk. Anna Kenney, an associate professor of pediatrics at the school from 2013 until her firing last...

Atlanta, GA · 1d

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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 · 3d

Marietta Daily Journal

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Cobb school board approves three-year contracts for principals, superintendent’s cabinet

MARIETTA — On Thursday, the Cobb County Board of Education voted 4-3 to approve three-year contract extensions for Superintendent Chris Ragsdale’s executive cabinet and all of the district’s school principals. The board voted along party lines, with the four Republicans in favor and the three Democrats opposed. Democratic board member Tre Hutchins moved to amend the motion and remove the contracts, but it failed. Cobb Board of Education Chairman Randy Scamihorn said there could be no discussion of the contract extensions because they were personnel matters. The vote took place at the first board meeting since Democrat Micheal Gaza defeated Republican board Vice Chairman David Chastain in the November election, which flips the board from Republican to Democratic control in January. Jeff Hubbard, president of the Cobb County Association of Educators, said the contract extensions appear to be a “golden parachute” to financially protect Ragsdale’s cabinet members once Garza is sworn into the school board. “This just smacks of protecting people as we have a new change on the board,” Hubbard said. “Basically, if I were a taxpayer in Cobb, I would be mad as (h ---).” Hubbard said administrative staff in Cobb, including executive cabinet members and principals, traditionally

Cobb County, GA · 1d

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Experts wonder how federal tax credit scholarships will impact Georgia schools

Metro Atlanta school systems are still figuring out what role the new federal program could play in their budgets.

Georgia · 20h

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Leaving it All on the Course: A Final, Desperate Kick that Sealed the Championship

As the cross country season came down to the final stretch of reaching sectionals, the runners wondered if this meet would be their last. Gordon Center faced at Darlington High School on the 10th of October. On a early morning, the athletes woke up at 6:00 a.m. to head to...

Rome, GA · 2d

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Plan would close Mimosa Elementary, merge middle schools

ROSWELL, Ga. — Officials from Fulton County Schools have proposed closing Mimosa Elementary School and consolidating students attending Haynes Bridge and Holcomb Bridge middle schools. The changes are part of a redistricting plan proposed for Geographic Region C — schools north of the Chattahoochee River — to address school...

Fulton County, GA · 1d

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High 5 Sports 2026 -- Week 11 Full Show

Catch all the action with High 5 Sports, Georgia's premier destination for high school sports coverage, featuring unrivaled Friday night football highlights, in-depth analysis, and top athlete showcases. From game-winning plays to the passion in the stands, see why High 5 Sports has been the trusted home for local prep athletics for more than two decades—stream full coverage anytime at high5sports.com or on the FOX Local app.

Atlanta, GA · 1d

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Another metro Atlanta school district proposes consolidating five schools amid declining enrollment

The district plans to hold five information sessions and public hearings through December to give families and community members an opportunity to learn more about the proposal.

Rockdale County, GA · 2d

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Darlington outlasts Mt. Bethel in first-round playoff game

MARIETTA — In the grand scheme of the season, very few would have expected Mt. Bethel Christian to be in a position to host a state playoff game in 2026. But despite a 6-4 season in their first year of region play, the 16th-seeded Eagles were unable to defend home turf, falling 42-38 to No. 17 Darlington and its option-heavy offense Friday in the first round of the Class AA-AAAA Private state tournament at Arrow Field. “It’s almost impossible to prepare for a triple-option in a week, but we did the best we could, and I think our guys went all-out,” Mt. Bethel coach Damon Dawson said. “We were neck and neck as far as our (playoff) ratings, and that’s what the score reflects. In the end, there were some plays that went their way, some fourth downs we didn’t stop, and here we are.” Mt. Bethel (6-5) had no answer defensively for Darlington (6-5) as the Tigers averaged 8.9 yards per carry on 46 attempts. But in the end, one could point to Darlington’s special teams blocking an Mt. Bethel extra point and breaking up a pair of 2-point conversions as the difference-maker. “It’s playoff football in Georgia, so

Rome, GA · 1d

Marietta Daily Journal

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Peachtree Ridge holds Hillgrove at bay

SUWANEE — Peachtree Ridge coach Matt Helmerich said he no longer worries about his team getting nervous in close games. The Lions have been finding a way all year, even after losing starting quarterback Zain Belfield three weeks ago to injury. Now the Lions are relying on Trae Macon, who started at safety last year and led the region in takeaways. Macon used his arm and his legs to power Peachtree Ridge past Hillgrove 31-27 on Friday in the first round of the Class AAAAAAA playoffs. Macon played quarterback as a freshman before moving over to safety and is playing both ways when his team needs him. Now a senior, Macon doesn’t appear to shy away from big moments running the Lions’ offense. He’s had his number called twice in situations with the game on the line in the Lions’ last three games, including a 40-34 overtime win against Duluth. Macon answered the call once again Friday — this time with the season on the line. Peachtree Ridge (8-3) trailed 27-24 with 5 minutes in the fourth quarter when Hillgrove (7-4) decided to go for a fourth-and-1 on their own 30-yard line. The Lions’ defense came up with a stop,

Suwanee, GA · 1d

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Superintendent says Gwinnett’s $2,000 bonus decision came before she arrived

Gwinnett County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Alexandra Estrella wrote to teachers Thursday that she understands why they are frustrated to learn in November that a second $2,000 bonus is not coming.

Gwinnett County, GA · 2d

Gwinnett Daily Post

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Two Gwinnett school board members speak out on retention bonuses

Two Gwinnett County school board members are, in their individual capacities, addressing teachers concerns on the retention bonuses that educators found out they would not receive this week. Board Chairwoman Tarece Johnson-Morgan and Board member Rachel Stone reiterated Gwinnett County Public Schools’ stance that the bonuses were always contingent on whether the district received funding from the state to pay the teachers. They were quick to point out they were not speaking on behalf of the entire board, however. “Right now, social media is full of anger, rumors, and half-truths,” Johnson-Morgan said. “Some of it comes from real pain. Some of it is meant to divide us: teachers against leaders, and neighbors against public schools.” GCPS officials told teachers on Monday that they would not receive retention bonuses this year because there was no funding to pay for it. The announcement quickly took off on social media after district officials accidentally sent it to parents as well as educators. District officials told the Daily Post that the message, which was signed by Chief Financial Officer Masana Mailliard and Interim Chief Human Resources J.W. Mozley, stands as the district’s official statement on the retention bonus issue. “The supplement was contingent on

Gwinnett County, GA · 1d

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2028 Gwinnett County Teacher of the Year: Gwinnett search committee narrows field to six finalists

Six Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) teachers have been selected as finalists for the 2028 Gwinnett County Teacher of the Year (TOTY) title. The finalists are Robin Colwell of Baggett Elementary School, Dr. Jennifer Clark of Duncan Creek Elementary School, Brianca Noble of Lilburn Middle School, Tashana Gayle of Northbrook Middle School, Aqueelah Ahmad-Harris of Lanier High School, and Emille Williams of Seckinger High School.

Gwinnett County, GA · 1d