Fulton students pledge to be buddies, not bullies

At Creek View Elementary and Sweet Apple Elementary schools in Fulton County, children recently were asked to make a commitment not to not bully by signing their names to the anti-bully banner. The banner helped observe October as National Bully Prevention Month. The school social worker, Lisa Lewy, and school counselors, Chris Emerson (CVE) and Dianne Redding (SAE), encourage students to "be a buddy, not a bully," by being good friends, showing respect to each other, and using kind words.

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Where to go for free back-to-school supplies in metro Atlanta

Metro Atlanta parents can find free backpacks, supplies and more at these back-to-school events in July and August.

Cobb school board won’t livestream public speakers anymore

Public comment will still be open to in-person attendees.

Morehouse College alum detained by ICE in Texas

Alex Maganda, a former Morehouse football player, came to the U.S. from Mexico at 5 years old, his attorney said. A hearing on his case is expected within the next two weeks.

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Where to go for free back-to-school supplies in metro Atlanta

Cobb school board won’t livestream public speakers anymore

Morehouse College alum detained by ICE in Texas

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UPS offers unprecedented buyouts for drivers

The Teamsters union, which represents about 340,000 UPS employees, is urging its full-time members to reject the offers.

Longtime south Atlanta flea market set for massive mixed-use makeover

The developer is planning one of the largest projects in Atlanta’s Southside, a more than $500 million project near Greenbriar Mall.

MARTA chief Collie Greenwood retiring early

MARTA CEO and General Manager Collie Greenwood is leaving “because of immigration and personal matters” and has elected early retirement.