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Georgia colleges consider controversial test as option to SAT

A contentious standardized college admissions test designed to usurp the SAT and ACT — and reshape the American education system — is gaining traction in conservative states.

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Georgia education leaders call for cellphone ban in high schools

The Georgia Department of Education wants to ban cellphones in high schools too, not just K-8 classrooms.

Acting Dekalb superintendent gets salary bump, 1-year contract to ensure ‘stable leadership’

The contract, obtained via an open records request, doesn't mean Sauce will be the permanent superintendent of the DeKalb County School District.

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Georgia colleges consider controversial test as option to SAT

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Georgia education leaders call for cellphone ban in high schools

Acting Dekalb superintendent gets salary bump, 1-year contract to ensure ‘stable leadership’

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Analysts warn Georgia Power bills will rise if PSC approves data center buildout

Analysts are warning Georgia Power's residential customers could see monthly bills jump $20 or more if state regulators approve the company's planned data center expansion.

GHSA suspends 39 Gainesville football players for brawl that ended playoff game

The Gainesville-Brunswick game was discontinued with 1:57 left in the third quarter when the fight began. Gainesville was leading 42-0.

Here’s when metro Atlanta interstates will be busiest this holiday week

Experts say more than 2 million Peach State residents will travel by car for Thanksgiving.