Lindley Middle School located in south Cobb, has been placed on lockdown. Doug Goodwin, a spokesman for the district said there was no immediate threat to the students.
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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.
More Georgia teachers are getting free or cheap master’s degrees. Here’s how.
With teacher turnover rates on the rise, school systems and universities are partnering in a growing effort to recruit and retain Georgia educators.
Georgia school districts prepare for cellphone ban ahead of state deadline
Metro Atlanta schools will be using lockers, pouches and the honor system to keep students from using their phones.
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Georgia disability rights advocates fear weakening of U.S. accessibility law
Advocates worry the Department of Energy’s move could be the start of a broader effort by other federal agencies to roll back civil rights rules.
From boycott to ballgame: Baseball’s political All-Star Game saga returns to Georgia
MLB pulled the 2021 All-Star Game from Georgia over the state's voting law, Senate Bill 202. Now it’s back — and Republicans say the return proves they were right all along.
Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour pushes fans outside the norm
Preparations for the show pushed people out of their comfort zones — into new stores, new communities, a new style of dress, and in some cases, to visit new cities.