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Popular Roblox game no fun for Georgia parents, elected officials
How safe are digital spaces for children? A growing number of lawsuits against online gaming platform Roblox paints a dismal picture.
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Decatur residents call for independent investigation of school district
Decatur residents have planned a rally Thursday in part to demand a full independent investigation into the school district's financial practices and expenditures.
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Can you spell that? Georgia bee champion has a quiz for you.
The winner of Georgia's state bee is competing in the Scripps National Spelling Bee for the third year in a row.
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Georgia graduates face challenging job market
As Georgia students graduate, higher unemployment and slower hiring raise concerns, though employers still project modest gains for the class of 2026.
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Here’s how much parents are paying for their kids to graduate high school
As food and gas prices rise for Georgians, the cost of high school graduation dues, prom and other senior year activities are another stressor for families.
Douglas teacher accused of sex with student facing more charges
A Douglas County high school teacher accused earlier this month of having sex with a student now faces more charges, according to arrest warrants.
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Atlanta can invest in the city’s growth and public education
Future partnerships with the city of Atlanta must include stronger accountability, a revisit of pilot payments and a deeper analysis of existing caps on corridor TADs.
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Restoring meaning to high school diplomas
Graduation rates are up but the current system is delivering diplomas, not readiness. There is a path to address this challenge.
A top state for talent needs a nation-leading data system for its students
Developing better, more comprehensive data systems will play a major role in Georgia reducing the gap between preparation and workforce readiness.
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Incumbent Woods appears headed to runoff in Georgia school superintendent race
Democrat Lydia Powell leads her party in the Georgia school superintendent primary while the GOP contest appears headed to a runoff including incumbent Richard Woods.














