Team makes student’s dream come true on high school baskebtall court

A Gwinnett County high school student realized a lifelong dream Friday.

Brookwood High School senior Jacob Oldknow, who has cerebral palsy, persuaded basketball coach Daniel Bowles to let him play in his first game. Read the story here, on our premium website myajc.com.

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Kennesaw State modifies operations on Marietta campus due to gas leak

KSU officials said the campus is safe, but internet and heat for some buildings on campus are out.

New Fulton charter school aims to move students on a path to success

The Atlanta location is the newest of the nine Movement Schools, and the first in Georgia, These public charter schools specialize in education and financial literacy.

Parents are cautiously optimistic as Decatur slows school closure plans

School board members have said whatever they decide to do won’t affect the 2026-27 school year.

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Kennesaw State modifies operations on Marietta campus due to gas leak

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Parents are cautiously optimistic as Decatur slows school closure plans

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Report: Traffic fatalities outpace homicides in metro Atlanta

Analysis draws comparison between the two, pointing out that roadway deaths should be more preventable than violence, with proven safety upgrades that can prevent them.

Publix to close two Atlanta area stores, including longtime Midtown location

Publix will shutter two of its metro Atlanta stores on Dec. 27.

Nation’s No. 1 QB prospect ‘disappointed’ in Tuesday’s leak of flip to Vandy

Jared Curtis, who will play for a state championship in Tennessee this week, delivered a sense of finality to his college recruiting process late Tuesday: He is a Commodore.