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Georgia gas prices climb as Middle East tensions drive up oil costs

Georgia gas prices climb as Middle East tensions drive up oil costs Drivers across Georgia are paying more at the pump after gas prices rose sharply over the past week, with increases of nearly 20 cents reported both statewide and across metro Atlanta. The price jump follows renewed tensions in the Middle East after the United States carried out additional military strikes in Iran, pushing global oil prices higher. Nationally, […]

todayJuly 21, 2026 5

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Trees Atlanta camp helps children build lifelong connections to nature

Trees Atlanta camp helps children build lifelong connections to nature A lesson about fallen leaves is changing how some Atlanta children think about the environment. Seven-year-old Isaac Fulton said he recently learned that leaving leaves on the ground in the fall can provide shelter for wildlife during the winter, a lesson he picked up while attending Trees Atlanta’s Junior TreeKeeper Camp. The summer program introduces children to Atlanta’s urban forest […]

todayJuly 14, 2026 6

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DeKalb educator has spent nearly three decades building a summer tradition of inclusion

DeKalb educator has spent nearly three decades building a summer tradition of inclusion For most teachers, summer marks a break from the classroom. For Timothy Strozier, it’s another opportunity to work with children. The DeKalb County School District exceptional education teacher has devoted the past 27 summers to FOCUS Camp Hollywood, where children and teens with physical and developmental disabilities spend their days exploring recreation, theater, cooking, arts and other […]

todayJuly 6, 2026 11

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Kindness-first strategy helps Atlanta middle school reduce discipline referrals by half

Kindness-first strategy helps Atlanta middle school reduce discipline referrals by half Behavioral incidents at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School have fallen dramatically after the school shifted its focus from discipline to building stronger relationships with students. Principal Kimberly Sewell said discipline referrals have dropped by approximately 50% since the approach was introduced two years ago. The school has also reported improved attendance and fewer physical confrontations, with more students […]

todayJuly 3, 2026 32

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State survey finds AI becoming a regular classroom tool for Georgia teachers

State survey finds AI becoming a regular classroom tool for Georgia teachers Most Georgia teachers say AI is helping them teach, but many remain concerned about student use Artificial intelligence is becoming a routine part of instruction in Georgia classrooms, with a new state audit showing educators are increasingly embracing the technology to save time and improve lesson planning. At the same time, many say they worry students are using […]

todayJune 26, 2026 12

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New initiative brings on-site mental health care to metro Atlanta youth clubs

New initiative brings on-site mental health care to metro Atlanta youth clubs A new investment in youth mental health will bring licensed therapists directly into Boys & Girls Clubs across metro Atlanta, expanding access to behavioral health services for children where they already spend their afternoons. According to GPB, the effort is a collaboration between CHRIS 180 and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta, made possible through funding […]

todayJune 25, 2026 8

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Georgia child well-being progress stalls, Kids Count report finds

Georgia child well-being progress stalls, Kids Count report finds After years of steady improvement, Georgia’s progress on child well-being has stalled, according to the 2026 Kids Count Data Book. The report examines data related to youth outcomes and ranks Georgia as the 39th state in the nation for overall child and family well-being. Jacquan Jordan is the data manager for the Georgia Family Connection Partnership. He said one of the […]

todayJune 11, 2026 9

Charm Mapp on stage in gown after being named Georgia's 2027 Teacher of the Year
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Jones County educator named Georgia’s 2027 Teacher of the Year

Jones County educator named Georgia’s 2027 Teacher of the Year A Jones County middle school teacher has been named the 2027 Georgia Teacher of the Year. Charm Mapp, an eighth-grade math teacher at Clifton Ridge Middle School, received the recognition after being named the 2025 Jones County Teacher of the Year. State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced the selection at a banquet, according to a news release from Georgia College […]

todayJune 4, 2026 11

Gov. Brian Kemp signs the amended budget at the state Capitol Tuesday for the 2026 fiscal year.
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Kemp signs Georgia education bills focused on literacy and school policy

Kemp signs Georgia education bills focused on literacy and school policy Gov. Brian Kemp signed multiple bills into law Tuesday dealing with the state’s education system. House Bill 1193, or the Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026, was a legislative priority for Speaker Jon Burns.  "Today's signing of the Early Literacy Act of 2026 marks a historic step forward for Georgia's children and our state's future success," Burns said in […]

todayMay 7, 2026 17