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Chivon Carter founded Community Co. in McDonough after struggling to find the early childhood program she wanted for her own children. Today, the center focuses on play-based learning, mindfulness and building a supportive community for families. CBS News Atlanta

Education

McDonough mom creates learning center built on community

McDonough mom creates learning center built on community After struggling to find a community for her children, a mom in McDonough, Georgia, decided to build one herself. Chivon Carter founded Community Co., an early childhood center that focuses on community and helping children learn through play. "When you look through the lens of the idea that we're actually raising people and not little kids, everything changes. Here we teach children […]

todayJuly 29, 2026 9

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

Education

North Georgia school district says 4-day week continues to pay off

North Georgia school district says 4-day week continues to pay off A northwest school district in Georgia switched to a 4-day school week more than 15 years ago, and school officials say students and staff have loved the shift. Chattooga County School District adopted the model in 2010 to cut back on costs, but they found the change provided other benefits, such as an increase in morale, fewer discipline issues […]

todayJuly 27, 2026 10

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

Education

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 13

Gov. Brian Kemp signs the amended budget at the state Capitol Tuesday for the 2026 fiscal year.

Education

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 18

Education

Federal court sides with South Georgia teacher in racial bias lawsuit

Federal court sides with South Georgia teacher in racial bias lawsuit Amid the Trump administration’s push to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs, a South Georgia teacher recently received a legal win after a discrimination lawsuit. Lana Foster, a 65-year-old retiree, was fired in 2018 after 34 years of working for the Echols County School District, and she filed a lawsuit claiming years of racial discrimination, according to WABE.  Text […]

todayMay 7, 2026 18

State leaders, agency officials and volunteers assemble 180 opioid overdose reversal kits at a “Stuff the Box” event Tuesday before distributing them to Northwest Georgia public schools.

Health

Northwest Georgia schools receive Narcan kits in statewide opioid effort

Northwest Georgia schools receive Narcan kits in statewide opioid effort Schools in Northwest Georgia received opioid overdose reversal kits on Tuesday through a statewide initiative by Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD). The department partnered with the Northwest Georgia Regional Education Service Agency to distribute kits to 180 schools. “Moments like this show what’s possible when urgency meets strong partnership,” said DBHDD Commissioner Kevin Tanner, in a […]

todayApril 29, 2026 15

Athens, Georgia, University of Georgia school campus, North Campus Quad, historic marker. Courtesy of UGA.

Education

Georgia programs receive Lumina grant to streamline path to college

Georgia programs receive Lumina grant to streamline path to college Two Georgia institutions have been chosen to receive part of $3.5 million in funding from the Lumina Foundation to simplify the journey from high school to college. The Governor’s Office of Student Achievement was chosen to receive funds to integrate financial aid, career exploration and transcript movement into Georgia MATCH, and the Technical College System of Georgia was chosen to […]

todayApril 28, 2026 23

A sky view of Kennesaw State University, located just 15 miles outside of Atlanta.

Education

Georgia public colleges to raise tuition for 2026–2027 school year

Georgia public colleges to raise tuition for 2026–2027 school year Georgia’s public colleges and universities are raising tuition for students this upcoming fall. The Board of Regents for the University System of Georgia voted Tuesday to increase tuition by 1% for in-state students and 3% for out-of-state and international students for the 2026-2027 academic year. “For more than a decade, USG and the Board of Regents have prioritized keeping college […]

todayApril 17, 2026 23

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

Education

Georgia universities climb in U.S. News Best Graduate Schools rankings

Georgia universities climb in U.S. News Best Graduate Schools rankings Three Georgia universities placed high in the U.S. News and World Report for the national Best Graduate Schools rankings. Mercer University School of Medicine, Georgia State University and Georgia Tech all had graduate programs and rankings that rose from last year’s report. The Best Graduate Schools rankings evaluates programs in crucial fields, such as education, law, health and business. “These […]

todayApril 8, 2026 49