A mentoring program sponsored by StandUp for Kids has begun operations at McClarin High School in College Park. The semester-long program at the Fulton County school, dubbed The Fulton Effect, matches homeless students with volunteer mentors to provide support and encouragement to the students to stay in school, improve their self-esteem and appreciate the importance of education and employment.

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Superintendent Bryan Johnson listens to a speaker during an Atlanta School Board meeting in Atlanta on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. APS held its first vote on school consolidation plans. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)

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Prosecutor Skandalakis has previously suggested that pursuing criminal charges against President Donald Trump may not be feasible until after he leaves office in 2029. (Craig Hudson/Politico/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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