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GBI asked to investigate Dublin City Schools amid $13M budget crisis

GBI asked to investigate Dublin City Schools amid $13M budget crisis Dublin City Schools faces an ongoing fiscal crisis with a more than $13 million deficit for this fiscal year, and the district owes more than $6 million to the state’s health benefits plan. 13WMAZ reports that Dublin District Attorney Harold McLendon requested the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Tuesday to investigate whether any laws were broken in spending taxpayer dollars.  […]

todayJanuary 14, 2026 19

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Georgia teachers group sues DeKalb schools over alleged contract violations

Georgia teachers group sues DeKalb schools over alleged contract violations A professional association for teachers in Georgia filed a lawsuit in December against DeKalb County Schools over, what they say, is a breach of contract.  The Georgia Association of Educators (GAE) filed a lawsuit in DeKalb County Superior Court on behalf of three members, according to a news release.  The lawsuit claims that an email was sent to nearly 700 […]

todayJanuary 8, 2026 11

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Valdosta City Schools distribute 80,000 winter break meals

Valdosta school staff, volunteers pack thousands of meals for winter break Valdosta City Schools’ nutrition staff and volunteers packed 40,000 breakfasts and 40,000 lunches that were distributed to families for Winter Break. “Thousands of families are heading into the holiday break with food on the table because you showed up, stepped in, and served with care,” read the Facebook post.  “Thank you for giving your time, your energy, and your […]

todayJanuary 2, 2026 8

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Education bills to watch in Georgia’s 2026 legislative session

From cell phones to college costs, education bills loom in 2026 session During the 2025 legislative session, several laws were passed that impacted schools, including a massive school safety bill, a law that prohibits transgender girls from participating in girls’ sports and legislation that requires elementary and middle schools to implement restrictions of personal devices in classrooms. The 2026 legislative session approaches with potential legislation that could significantly impact schools […]

todayJanuary 2, 2026 8

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Georgia State telescopes reveal new insights into star explosions

Georgia State telescopes capture rare star explosions in groundbreaking study An international study published in December will help scientists understand the life cycle of stars. The study published in the journal Nature Astronomy used Georgia State University equipment at the Center for High Angular Resolution Astronomy (CHARA) to capture images of two stars exploding with unprecedented clarity, according to Georgia Public Broadcasting. The CHARA array uses six telescopes, and CHARA […]

todayJanuary 1, 2026 12

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GA adds 11 new listings to Register of Historic Places

Georgia adds 11 new listings to the Georgia Register of Historic Places Georgia added 11 new listings to the Georgia Register of Historic Places in 2025, according to a news release. Georgia’s National Register Review Board approved the new listings at a meeting in October, and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs highlighted the move as part of its effort to build strong and vibrant communities. The new listings include: […]

todayDecember 31, 2025 33

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Rockdale parents demand action after multiple teacher assault allegations

Rockdale parents demand action after multiple teacher assault allegations Rockdale County parents called for additional action by the school district after multiple allegations of teachers assaulting students. Danielle Offett said her 13-year-old son was repeatedly hit by his teacher on Dec. 1 at Conyers Middle School. Offett watched footage captured on the classroom camera, and the teacher, Melvin McClain, was arrested, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Offett, along with other […]

todayDecember 23, 2025 8

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Marietta schools say phone ban boosts learning, cuts stress and bullying

Marietta schools say phone ban boosts learning, cuts stress and bullying Two Marietta City Schools have reported a total transformation after banning cell phone use. The schools say teachers are less stressed, students learn better and they have had fewer instances of bullying this school year. Marietta Sixth Grade Academy and Marietta Middle School started a program last year requiring students to place their phones in magnetic locking pouches during […]

todayDecember 23, 2025 58

Atlanta, GA, USA March 1 Prospective students and their parents take a college tour of the campus of the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta
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Georgia joins conservative-led effort to reshape college accreditation

Georgia joins conservative-led effort to reshape college accreditation Georgia has joined five other states in forming the Commission for Public Higher Education, an aspiring accreditation agency that serves as a conservative alternative to the so-called “woke” legacy agencies. Two Georgia universities, Georgia Southern and Columbus State, have volunteered to go through the new accreditation process, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Accreditation serves as a gatekeeper to federal funds.  These moves […]

todayDecember 18, 2025 17 4