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Child care and pre-K measures won big in midterms

This story was produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news outlet focused on education. The “blue wave” that swept Democrats into office across the country was accompanied by notable wins on measures that would provide additional funding for child care and prekindergarten. Several newly elected officials...

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Texas, Iowa, Georgia brace for new education fights under Democratic governors

The trajectory of education policy in a trio of historically red states is about to see a major shake-up after voters there elected Democratic governors for the first time in decades. For years, positions on school choice LGBTQ topics in classrooms and efforts either for or against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) have expanded cultural…

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USA TODAY

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Undefeated Georgia high school football team faces GHSA investigation ahead of playoffs

Newton High School's (Covington, GA) undefeated football season could face scrutiny after the Georgia High School Association confirmed it's investigating a report alleging the program used an ineligible player. The GHSA received a report concerning Newton's roster, executive director Tim Scott told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Thursday, Nov. 5. However, the association will not complete its investigation or issue a ruling until after the state playoffs conclude, in accordance with GHSA bylaws. Newton enters the final week of the regular season with a 9-0 record, marking the best start in program history. The Rams are one of the top teams in Class 7A. The potential consequences could be significant if the allegations are substantiated. Under GHSA rules, teams found to have used an ineligible player must forfeit every game in which that player participated. That could include postseason contests, depending on the findings of the investigation. The GHSA has forced five football programs to forfeit at least six games over the past decade following eligibility violations. Several of those cases included playoff victories that were subsequently vacated. Scott cautioned against assuming Newton will face disciplinary action, noting that allegations submitted to the association frequently do not result in penalties. For

Covington, GA · 5d

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College Towns With Free Classes for Seniors

Retirement is supposed to be the part where the homework ends. In a surprising number of college towns, it is the part where the homework gets interesting, because state laws and university policies let older residents sit in public university classrooms without paying tuition, provided they meet eligibility requirements. The rules vary by state, and ... Read more

Georgia · 4d

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2026-2027 Georgia High School Boys Basketball Rankings: All Classifications

Top 15 Georgia High School Boys Basketball Teams Across All Classifications. The 2026-2027 GHSA boys basketball season will tip off in November, with the first games permitted beginning Nov. 6. ITG Next is here to give you a sneak peek at the teams we think could make a run this...

Georgia · 4d

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Peach County Schools investigates KKK-style costume photo, calls behavior unacceptable

PEACH COUNTY, Ga (WGXA) — Peach County Schools is investigating after a photograph circulated on social media showing an individual on its school campus wearing what appeared to be a Ku Klux Klan-style costume during an after-school activity. The incident was first brought to WGXA News' attention Tuesday when...

Peach County, GA · 5d

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HS FB: Peach County mounts massive comeback; Warner Robins guts out postseason-saving win over Perry; Howard stops Westside; Northeast stunned; Brentwood knocked out at home

Come back Saturday morning and afternoon to check out the GHSA seedings and playoff pairings. Editor’s note: Thanks to Dublin, FPD and John Milledge for sending box scores Friday night to The Central Georgia Sports Report. Note: Scoretracker users, please note the time of major plays and all scores,...

Warner Robins, GA · 4d

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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 · 2d

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District theme for basketball media day set as Legacy in Action, Bibb County Schools says

MACON, Ga. (WGXA) — With basketball season just days away, Bibb County schools gathered Monday for the district’s annual basketball media day. Representatives from Southwest, Central, Northeast, Howard, Westside and Rutland high schools were in attendance, giving teams an opportunity to preview the upcoming season. DID YOU HEAR...

Bibb County, GA · 5d

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Stratford advances to state semifinals, Howard defeats rival Westside

With the GHSA regular season officially over and the GIAA playoffs just underway, there’s lots of updates for Macon’s high school football scene this week. The No. 1 seed Stratford Eagles dominated George Walton 42-10 in the opening round of the GIAA Class AAAA playoffs. Stratford will move on to face No. 5 St. Anne-Pacelli next week in the semifinals. Windsor, also the No. 1 seed in its own Class A, rolled to a 57-8 win over Robert Toombs Christian Academy. The Knights will play in the state championship later this month. The Howard Huskies defeated the Westside Seminoles for the first time in seven seasons, winning 42-32 to secure a 5-5 record and a playoff spot in Class AAAA. Here’s a full list of scores from around Macon this week: -Stratford 42, George Walton 10 -Windsor 57, RTCA 8 -St. Anne-Pacelli 28, FPD 14 -Howard 42, Westside 32 -Callaway 28, Northeast 24 -Dodge County 35, ACE Charter 25 -Rutland 44, Central 18 (Thursday)

Macon, GA · 4d

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FOOTBALL OUTLOOK: Brentwood begins playoffs; JoCo, Wheeler Co. go for region titles in week 12

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The playoffs are here! Well, kind of. GHSA members still have a week left to wrap up regular seasons, and make final playoff cases before brackets are set and the state tournament begins next week. But postseason play will begin for qualifiers out of...

Wheeler County, GA · 5d

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Week 12 of Locker Room Report: Schedules, scores, highlights & more

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — It’s Week 12 of high school football, and several south Georgia teams are taking the field Friday night!. The WALB Sports team will have all-day coverage of the Game of the Week!. For a complete list of games we’re covering this week, and to...

Dawson, GA · 4d

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Over 60 Georgia colleges waive application fees through the end of the month

Georgia · 2d

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Trojans take care of the Warhawks, will host first-round playoff game next Friday

Not everyone is happy about the Georgia High School Association’s new Postseason Rankings (PSR) formula. The Coffee Trojans, however, aren’t among the unhappy. The Trojans, who finished the season 8-2 and in third in Region 2-6A, will host a first-round playoff game next week after defeating the Veterans Warhawks 42-8 in Kathleen Friday night. Under the old system, the Trojans would be traveling for the entirety of the playoffs – most likely heading north for the duration of their postseason run.

Douglas, GA · 4d

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Expansion is planned at SCTC’s Butts County Center

Southern Crescent Technical College has announced plans to expand the Butts County Center’s programming and facility. SCTC President Irvin T. Clark shared the college’s plans to expand the local center at the Monday, Oct. 26 workshop meeting of the Butts County Board of Commissioners. Clark said when he became SCTC president in 2022, the Butts County Center offered adult education/GED classes and commercial truck driving preparation. The center, off Ga. Highway 16 West just outside the Jackson city limits, now offers programs in healthcare and nursing, VEX robotics, mechatronics, small business entrepreneurship and a nursing bridge program. In 2027, SCTC plans to expand programs at the Butts Center to include Nursing and Allied Health (Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assisting, Licensed Practical Nursing and Associate of Science in Nursing), Mechatronics and Robotics, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Plumbing, Construction and Teacher Education. “The growth in Butts County and the region calls for us to have an additional building in Butts County,” said Clark. “The preliminary work shows that we can add a building, but the state will determine where.” Butts County owns the land and the Butts Center building. The Simpson Foundation donated the land to the county and

Butts County, GA · 3d

Grice Connect

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Teach in the Peach, CFP Foundation will award $1,000 to a Georgia teacher each week

The Georgia Department of Education's Teach in the Peach initiative and the College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation are teaming up through the Georgia Teachers Initiative to celebrate Georgia teachers and provide funding for classroom supplies through a new Teacher of the Week recognition. Each week for 40 weeks, a Georgia teacher will be recognized as Teacher of the Week and receive a $1,000 DonorsChoose gift code. The recognition builds on the Georgia Teachers Initiative's ongoing work to celebrate and support educators across the state. Students, parents, fellow educators, administrators, and community members can nominate teachers year-round through the Georgia Teachers Initiative platform. Nominations should describe how the teacher has made a significant impact on students, their school, or their community. "The CFP Foundation is thrilled to continue recognizing Georgia's outstanding educators," said Britton Banowsky, Executive Director of the CFP Foundation. "We are deeply grateful for our longstanding partnership with the Georgia Department of Education and the Georgia Teachers Initiative to ensure teachers receive the support and resources they need to thrive." The partnership is part of a larger CFP Foundation effort providing more than $150,000 across Georgia, Houston, Miami, and Las Vegas to recognize teachers making an impact in their

Georgia · 4d

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2026-2027 Georgia High School Girls Basketball Rankings: All Classifications

Top 15 Georgia High School Girls Basketball Teams Across All Classifications. The 2026-2027 Georgia high school girls basketball season could turn into one of the most star-studded seasons the state has seen in quite some time. This year’s talent pool is one of the deepest in Georgia girls basketball, and...

Georgia · 4d

WRBL News 3

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News 3 PrepZone Week 12: Georgia high school football highlights

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — WRBL has now reached week 12 of News 3 PrepZone coverage! This week marks the end of the regular season for Georgia schools while Alabama schools have already kicked off their first week of playoffs. Stick with WRBL on air and online throughout the remainder of this football season as we […]

Georgia · 4d

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WGXA's The Blitz brings you Friday football roundup; Middle Georgia finals

(WGXA) — The Blitz brings you Middle Georgia sports. High school football took center stage across Middle Georgia on Friday night with a packed slate of games. The Blitz featured the Warner Robins vs. Perry game as their team of the week. Here are the scores:. Cherokee Christian, The...

Georgia · 4d

High School On SI

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Georgia High School Football QB Index: CJ Cypher Keeps Pulling Away After Week 11

CJ Cypher finishes a perfect regular season with 48 touchdown passes and zero interceptions as Tucker Parson and Ethan Tisdale rise in Georgia's Week 11 QB Index.

Georgia · 6d