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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 · 1d

CBS News Atlanta

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 · 3d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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 · 2d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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 · 19h

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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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 · 1d

WSB Radio

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 · 1d

CBS News Atlanta

Rockdale County proposes combining five schools as enrollment falls

Some Rockdale County students could attend a different school in fall 2027 under a district proposal to combine five schools and redraw some attendance boundaries. High school zones would stay the same.

Rockdale County, GA · 23h

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Emory professors analyze Democrats’ midterm victories, Georgia’s historic election

Following nationwide Democratic victories, Emory University professors gathered in Convocation Hall on Nov. 4 for a post-election forum to discuss election outcomes and campaign dynamics. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Washington Bureau Chief Tia Mitchell moderated the panel, which featured Associate Professor of Political Science Andra Gillespie, Ann and Michael Hankin Distinguished...

Atlanta, GA · 21h

Henry Herald

Henry County Schools approves new unified literacy plan

HENRY COUNTY — Henry County Schools is implementing a new literacy plan aimed at improving reading achievement across the district following the passage of Georgia's Early Literacy Act of 2026. Board of Education members unanimously approved the district’s Unified Literacy Plan at Monday’s meeting, six months after Gov. Brian Kemp signed the Act. Chief Learning and Performance Office Cleveland Johnson III presented the plan to the Board during the study session portion. “This Unified Literacy Plan provides a structured, aligned and research-based road map to increase reading achievement across our district,” Johnson said. Henry County Schools’ plan supports the district's goal of student achievement and readiness as well as its commitment to improving literacy across all grade levels. The Unified Literacy Plan includes five main points: — Early learning and readiness. — Adolescent literacy. — Screening and core instruction in grades kindergarten through third grade. — Family and community partnerships. — Teacher supports and accountability. Makenzie McDaniel, Board Vice-Chair, said he reviewed the plan. He highlighted how it features aspects implemented by the district before the legislation — intervention, MTSS-related items. McDaniel then asked Johnson what would be the effect if the Board did not approve this proposed plan. “If

Henry County, GA · 1d

USA TODAY

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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 · 3d

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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 · 20h

Marietta Daily Journal

New PSR produces unlikely matchup between Marietta and Buford in Round 1

Marietta has a tall task ahead this Friday night, as the Blue Devils will travel to Buford to take on the Wolves in the first round of the Class AAAAAAA playoffs. Blue Devils coach Cameron Duke spoke highly of Buford’s talent and coaching, acknowledging the tough task ahead of the Blue Devils this week. The Wolves (10-0) are the No. 3 team in the nation according to MaxPreps. The new PSR system for playoff seeding implemented by the Georgia High School Association this season impacted both teams. Marietta (6-4) and Buford were both negatively impacted by playing two out-of-state games, which don’t carry the same weight in the formula as in-state games do. Marietta is the 24th-seeded team in Class AAAAAAA, while Buford is No. 9. Duke said the way the Blue Devils’ two out-of-state games affected their seed may impact how they approach scheduling moving forward if changes aren’t made. “We’re grateful for the opportunities that we had to go play the NFL Academy and play St. Cloud, who’s a playoff team down in Florida, and I believe Buford would say the same thing about playing Mallard Creek out of North Carolina and Miami Central out of Florida,” Duke

Marietta, GA · 22h

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Governor’s Honors Program Announcement of 2027 Hall County School District Nominees

Hall County Schools is proud to announce that 61 sophomores and juniors have been selected to represent Hall County Schools as district nominees for the Georgia Governor’s Honors Program. The Governor’s Honors Program, known as GHP, is a residential summer program for gifted and talented high school juniors and seniors who have a passion for one of the nomination areas.

Hall County, GA · 2d

CBS News Atlanta

Emory University building used on "Stranger Things" torn down

An abandoned hospital owned by Emory University that was made famous on "Stranger Things" has been torn down to make way for a new senior living community.

Atlanta, GA · 1d

atlantanewsfirst.com

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 · 2d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

Declining enrollment could mean school closures, campus consolidations in metro Atlanta county

Three schools in North Fulton County could close in the coming years as Fulton County Schools considers consolidating campuses amid declining enrollment.

Fulton County, GA · 1d

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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 · 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 · 1d

Marietta Daily Journal

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 · 3d

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