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Making the case for traffic experts during Atlanta road jams

‘On the rise’: Metro Atlanta schools celebrate gains on state math exams

Apalachee High School shooter’s father seeks new trial in his novel case

How Georgia schools are adapting to AI in the classroom

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AI will shape our children’s world. We can help shape how they meet it.

8th graders’ math scores dip on Georgia test. See your school’s score.

Former Parkview high track coach arrested, accused of theft

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Former Parkview coach charged with stealing $65K from booster club, police say

Berry College alumni petition after historical buildings razed

Metro Atlanta school systems want to add more pre-K classrooms

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How teachers are navigating the Wild West of AI

Many AI policies in schools are directed at students’ usage, having little instruction on helpful standards and practices for teachers’ use of AI.

A Fulton County Superior Court judge granted county officials' request for a temporary property tax collection order. A high number of land packages and slow technology led to a delay in certifying the tax digest, according to the tax commissioner's office. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Judge OKs Fulton County’s request to collect taxes on temporary basis

A Fulton County judge has approved a temporary order to collect property taxes, which school and government officials say they needed to pay bills and employee salaries.

Ex-DeKalb superintendent indicted on charges related to family dispute

Devon Horton faces one felony and two misdemeanor charges after an alleged physical dispute with his wife, according to a grand jury indictment this week.

Ex-DeKalb superintendent indicted on charges related to family dispute

Devon Horton faces one felony and two misdemeanor charges after an alleged physical dispute with his wife, according to a grand jury indictment this week.

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What should we teach students in the age of AI?

The human touch is essential to mastering artificial intelligence.

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Starting a new school year with listening, learning and hope

The new superintendent of Georgia's largest school district vows to listen carefully, learn thoughtfully and lead collaboratively.

Power outage disrupts first day of class at DeKalb County elementary school

DeKalb County relocated students from an elementary school after a power disruption Monday morning.

Why Fulton County is asking a judge for an emergency tax collection order

Fulton school and government leaders say a delay in certifying the tax digest has slowed property tax collections.

Georgia school lunch crunch: Law could reduce access to free, low-cost meals

A report released a state-by-state analysis of the impact of cuts that were part of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” including to the school lunch program.

Lawmakers to consider property tax relief for scores of Georgia communities

Warnock advocates for child tax credit expansion as school year approaches

With Georgia families spending an estimated $130 per child on required school supplies, Sen. Raphael Warnock calls for passage of a bill he says will help cover those costs.

Students walk through campus at Georgia Tech in Atlanta. The school announced Friday it is relocating students after a water leak was discovered at Woodruff South residence hall. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Georgia Tech closes residence hall after water leak

Georgia Tech is reassigning students to other campus housing after discovering a water leak in the Woodruff South hall.

The duffel bag helping Georgia’s youth

The Atlanta-based Orange Duffel Bag Initiative is celebrating 15 years of helping high school and college students improve their educational and career outcomes.

What’s new in Georgia schools? Screen time limits, tuition hike and more.

The 2026-2027 school year is starting this week, with new leaders, new rules, new schools and new payment plans.