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    Reviewing the televised GA gubernatorial debates: swipes, snipes & gripes

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Environmental Protection Agency Headquarters Building in Washington DC

Education

Few Georgia schools opt in to EPA-funded lead testing for water pipes

Few Georgia schools opt in to EPA-funded lead testing for water pipes The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has offered to pay for schools and childcare facilities to test for lead in their pipes, but many schools in Georgia have been slow to accept the offer. Around 17% of public schools in Georgia have opted in for testing and about 3% of childcare facilities, according to RTI International. Compare that to […]

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Atlanta, GA, USA - December 10, 2020: Photo of Georgia State University Building campus Atlanta GA

Politics

Students walk out across Georgia to protest immigration raids and ICE actions

Students walk out across Georgia to protest immigration raids and ICE actions Students took part in a walkout Tuesday at several Georgia universities and two high schools. Around 100 students gathered at Georgia State University Library Plaza to protest federal immigration raids and actions by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, according to Georgia Public Broadcasting. Logan Castillo, a freshman at GSU, told GPB that having a walkout was a great way […]

todayJanuary 23, 2026 139

Gov. Brian Kemp gives the audience a thumbs up at his final State of the State address Thursday at the Georgia State Capitol. Credit: Georgia House of Representatives Livestream.

Education

Kemp backs needs-based college aid, proposes major investment in DREAMS scholarships

Kemp backs needs-based college aid, proposes major investment in DREAMS scholarships Gov. Brian Kemp announced his support for needs-based financial assistance for college students in Georgia at his final State of the State Address last week. “In this era of high prices and new challenges for those graduating from high school, we also recognize the advantage need-based financial assistance can give to those who would not otherwise be able to […]

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Education

Trump administration delays student loan wage garnishment amid Georgia lawsuit

Trump administration delays student loan wage garnishment amid Georgia lawsuit After a threat at the end of 2025 to start garnishing wages, the Trump administration reversed course Friday announcing a delay in the procedure. President Donald Trump’s administration said in December that it was planning on garnishing wages of default borrowers near the start of 2026. However, the U.S. Department of Education released a statement Friday announcing a delay in […]

todayJanuary 20, 2026 11 1

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Education

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 28

School children sitting at desks with arms up to answer question, enthusiasm, knowledge, participation

Education

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 30

Classroom bathed in sunlight, with rows of empty desks and chairs, awaiting the beginning of a new school day

Education

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 […]

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Close-up of student hand writing notes in open notebook, examination or textbook with number 2 pencil. Shows active learning and study process in educational setting.

Education

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 […]

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Community

Henry County libraries to cut hours as inflation strains budgets

Henry County libraries to cut hours as inflation strains budgets After the new year, libraries in the Metro Atlanta area will have to reduce their operating hours. Four out of five of Henry County libraries will close on Saturdays until further notice because of budget strains due to inflation. “The library system has also been affected by inflation, and we have done everything in our power to reduce costs so […]

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