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Power outage disrupts first day of class at DeKalb County elementary school
DeKalb County relocated students from an elementary school after a power disruption Monday morning.
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Why Fulton County is asking a judge for an emergency tax collection order
Fulton school and government leaders say a delay in certifying the tax digest has slowed property tax collections.
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Georgia school lunch crunch: Law could reduce access to free, low-cost meals
A report released a state-by-state analysis of the impact of cuts that were part of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” including to the school lunch program.
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Warnock advocates for child tax credit expansion as school year approaches
With Georgia families spending an estimated $130 per child on required school supplies, Sen. Raphael Warnock calls for passage of a bill he says will help cover those costs.
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Georgia Tech closes residence hall after water leak
Georgia Tech is reassigning students to other campus housing after discovering a water leak in the Woodruff South hall.
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The duffel bag helping Georgia’s youth
The Atlanta-based Orange Duffel Bag Initiative is celebrating 15 years of helping high school and college students improve their educational and career outcomes.
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What’s new in Georgia schools? Screen time limits, tuition hike and more.
The 2026-2027 school year is starting this week, with new leaders, new rules, new schools and new payment plans.
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Atlanta Public Schools unveils tactical, drone security teams
APS has two drones that monitor outdoor areas of the district’s properties, such as sports stadiums. The tactical team addresses threats inside school buildings.
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PHOTOS: APS deploy unveils new school tactical, drone security teams
Atlanta Public Schools is bolstering its school security this year by adding tactical and drone teams to its police force.
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OpenAI pledges $71 million for Georgia college students to use AI platform
OpenAI is offering each Georgia college student a $100 credit to use the Codex program.












