GaDOE announces 2027 Legislative Priorities focused on Kids, Classrooms, and Common Sense

The Georgia Department of Education is announcing its 2027 legislative priorities, which will guide State School Superintendent Richard Woods’ conversations with lawmakers in the upcoming legislative session, along with the agency’s work during the session and beyond. To help ensure students learn from experienced educators, Superintendent Woods is...

GEORGIA MATCH Helps Houston County, Warner Robins Students Prepare for College

Students at Houston County High School and Warner Robins High School face many decisions when it comes to what they will do after graduation. Making the transition from high school can be intimidating as seniors look toward their future. What comes next? Is it a four-year college or university, or should they pursue a technical college education that could prepare them to enter the workforce sooner?

High School Softball: Dodge county vs. Cook

$590,000 donation funds renovated amphitheater at Wesleyan College

MACON, Ga. — Wesleyan College unveiled its newly renovated Peyton T. Anderson Jr. amphitheater on Wednesday, marking a $590,000 investment from the Peyton Anderson Foundation to improve campus facilities and create additional space for community events, according to the college. The college celebrated the completion of the project with...

Beyond the skills gap: Surviving the demographic talent crisis

• Demographic decline threatens college enrollment as demand for skilled workers grows. • Georgia’s enrollment growth highlights the value of education and industry partnerships. • Flexible learning pathways and employer collaboration are essential to workforce development. October 2026 — Dr. Nathan Grawe, writing in “Demographics and the Demand for...

FVSU Receives Largest Gift in University History to Advance Student Success and Institutional Priorities

Fort Valley State University has received $5.8 million, from the estate of alumnus Pastor Eddie D. Smith Sr. and wife Martha Smith, the largest philanthropic gift in the university’s history, marking a significant investment in the continued growth and success of the institution and the scholars it serves. As...

Application period now open for 2027 Georgia DNR Career Academy

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is now accepting applications through Nov. 16 for its 2027 Career Academy. This weeklong summer program gives rising high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to build new skills, explore career opportunities and gain hands-on experience in natural resources. Scheduled for July 18-24, 2027, the Academy will be based at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center in Mansfield and the Jekyll 4-H Center on Jekyll Island. Throughout the week, students will travel to locations across Georgia, including state parks, wildlife management areas, fish hatcheries, historic sites and coastal destinations. These experiences will showcase how DNR employees protect, manage and conserve Georgia’s natural, historic and cultural resources. Students will explore fields such as conservation law enforcement, wildlife and fisheries management, habitat stewardship, state park operations and coastal conservation. Students will have the opportunity to connect with DNR employees and hear about their career journeys. Participants may also be eligible to earn dual enrollment credit that can be applied toward Fish and Wildlife or Conservation programs at many technical colleges. “The DNR Career Academy gives students a firsthand look at the many opportunities available within the Georgia Department of Natural Resources,” said DNR Commissioner Walter Rabon. “Through

School of Medicine announces 2026 Nathan Deal Scholars

MACON —  Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) recently recognized 12 new Nathan Deal Scholars for the 2026-27 academic year. The prestigious scholarship honors medical students committed to improving access to healthcare in […]

Georgia high school girls excel academically but face mental health struggles, new report finds

Georgia girls face historic academic success alongside increased anxiety and isolation, according to a new study by the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta and Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia.

Georgia Tech Students March to Demand Flock Cameras Be Ripped Off Campus

About 40 Georgia Tech students gathered on Tech Green last Wednesday and marched to every gunshot detector and automated license plate reader camera on campus, demanding that Flock Safety's surveillance technology be removed for good. The demonstration, organized by Georgia Tech Students for a Democratic Society, came as students across multiple states have pushed back against the growing footprint of the Atlanta-based company's camera network on public university campuses.

Waiting To Fail: An ANF Investigates Special

The investigation looks into Georgia schools failing its most vulnerable students.

University System of Georgia confers record 86,660 degrees in FY2026

The University System of Georgia set a new record in fiscal year 2026 by conferring 86,660 degrees — a 4.9% increase over the previous year. Since joining the Complete College America initiative in 2011 to boost degree completion, USG has seen the number of degrees awarded jump by 58%. That growth far outpaces system enrollment, which grew 20.2% over the same period. “Over my four years as chancellor, we’ve seen remarkable growth in degrees awarded across the system. But beyond the data, higher education is fundamentally a life-changing business,” USG Chancellor Sonny Perdue said. “Higher education and economic development form a powerful flywheel: as more Georgians earn degrees, individual families build financial security and our state’s economy gains momentum. I’m immensely proud of our graduates and the lasting prosperity they bring to their communities.” Graduate and professional degrees accounted for much of the gain, rising 7.3% to 30,961. Undergraduates earned 55,699 degrees, up 3.6% from FY2025. The latest numbers also show a surge in demand for short-term, career-focused credentials. One-year undergraduate certificates climbed 21.5% year over year — topping the 20.1% growth seen over the last five years combined. Graduate certificates jumped 12.2% over last year and have surged 125.2%

SAT Scores Rise Again and Top State, Nation

Our students once again outpaced the competition, raising the bar with a 1090 average total score on the SAT — a 5-point jump from the previous year. Our Class of 2026 earned an average total score of 1090 on the curriculum-based college entrance and placement exam, according to results released by the College Board. This score further widens our margin over the state public school average by 59 points and tops the national public school average by 79 points.

UCLA Snags First 2028 Verbal From Georgia 5A State Champion Heba Fouitah

UCLA Snags First 2028 Verbal From Georgia 5A State Champion Heba Fouitah. NEW COMMIT: The University of California, Los Angeles has scored its first public verbal commitment for Fall 2028 from Augusta, Ga. native Heba Fouitah. Fouitah, who is among the top recruits in this class, is a versatile Summer Nationals qualifier.

MGA Cochran to host guided history tour through campus, archives later this month

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Middle Georgia State University will hold a guided history tour through its Cochran campus later this month, say school officials. The tour will include a 45-minute walk through some of the campus’ most historic spots and the campus archives. The tour, which is...

Friday football recap: Brookwood, North Paulding lead 7 upsets of Top 10 teams

Brookwood and North Paulding defeat ranked opponents, while LaGrange and Lumpkin County score Top 10 upsets on the eighth Friday night of the Georgia football season.

Wiregrass Tech podcast features TCSG Commissioner Greg Dozier

VALDOSTA — Wiregrass Tech’s latest WireCast episode features TCSG Commissioner Greg Dozier discussing leadership and technical education. VALDOSTA, GA — Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has released the newest episode of The WireCast, the college’s podcast featuring conversations with the people, leaders and ideas shaping Wiregrass and South Georgia. The latest episode features Greg Dozier, Commissioner of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG).

This Georgia University Ranked No. 1 Among Small Colleges And Its Affordable Education Is Turning Heads

Most parents can recite the cost of a college degree faster than their own phone number. That price tag shapes every campus tour, every application, every late-night budget talk at the kitchen table. So here is a claim worth repeating. One of the best small colleges in the entire country...

Georgia High School Football Final Scores, Results - October 9

The Georgia high school football season continued on Friday, and High School On SI has final scores from around the state. Full Georgia High School Football Sc