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A substitute teacher faces charges after showing up intoxicated at North Hart Elementary School in Hart County.

Substitute Teacher Arrested After Showing Up Drunk at Georgia Elementary School

by Crime ReportsApril 10, 2025April 10, 2025

Some Kennesaw State University students say they will lose access to things like free menstrual products, foods from their home country or a sense of belonging at their university if the school follows through with plans to shut down student resource centers, apparently as part of an anti-diversity, equity and inclusion push.

Kennesaw State Students Protest DEI Changes

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderApril 10, 2025April 10, 2025

Mercer University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences recently inducted its largest-ever group of students into the Phi Beta Kappa Society, marking a milestone for the university's chapter.

Mercer University Welcomes 46 Students into Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society

by B.T. ClarkApril 9, 2025

Al Taylor steps into the role of interim superintendent for Gwinnett County Public Schools with a career spent entirely within the district. Taylor previously served as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent, and most recently as chief of schools before accepting this interim position.

Meet Al Taylor, The Interim Superintendent of Gwinnett County Schools

by B.T. ClarkApril 4, 2025April 4, 2025

Georgia Southern University is mourning the loss of one of its most cherished figures — Freedom, the university’s live bald eagle mascot — who passed away this week.

Farewell Freedom: Remembering the Life of Georgia Southern University’s Mascot

by B.T. ClarkMarch 29, 2025March 29, 2025

Plans to punish Gwinnett County’s school board with steep pay cuts over their handling of superintendent firings have been tossed. Lawmakers say the penalty would’ve taken effect immediately—something they didn’t mean to happen.

Gwinnett Lawmakers Nix Plan to Punish School Board Members for Superintendent Firings

by School ReportsMarch 25, 2025March 25, 2025

Two Basketball coaches at Campbell High School were abruptly dismissed last week, prompting Superintendent Chris Ragsdale to launch an investigation following intense community backlash.

Investigation Launched Into Firing of Two Campbell High Basketball Coaches

by School ReportsMarch 21, 2025March 21, 2025

Gwinnett County Public Schools wants to make kindergarten registration fun for families with a special carnival next week.

How to Register for Kindergarten in Gwinnett County?

by B.T. ClarkMarch 20, 2025March 20, 2025

Federal investigators are scrutinizing Emory University for its diversity initiatives, part of President Donald Trump's broader effort to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion programs nationwide.

Trump Administration Puts Emory University Under Investigation for Diversity Programs

by B.T. ClarkMarch 16, 2025March 16, 2025

A societal backlash against the dizzying distraction of smartphones has gained momentum in the General Assembly, where legislation to ban the devices in schools remains in play after last week’s deadline to move bills between chambers.

Should Georgia Ban Smartphones in Schools?

by Ty Tagami | Capitol BeatMarch 14, 2025March 14, 2025

A Columbia County school bus driver was struck in the head by an unknown object while driving students home Wednesday. The driver pulled over on Hereford Farm Road after the incident.

Georgia School Bus Driver Injured After Being Hit in Back of Head While Driving

by B.T. ClarkMarch 13, 2025March 13, 2025

🔍 Why It Matters: Gas leaks pose serious safety risks, including potential fire hazards and health concerns from gas exposure.

Georgia High School Evacuated After Gas Leak

by B.T. ClarkMarch 7, 2025March 7, 2025

Teacher Giving Out Instructions Not to Cheat

Georgia Looks to Retired Teachers to Solve Teacher Shortage

by Ty Tagami | Capitol BeatFebruary 25, 2025February 25, 2025

A local teen's extraordinary academic achievement has placed him at the pinnacle of Gwinnett County's scholastic excellence.

Gwinnett Math Whiz Named County’s Top Academic Star

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 18, 2025

The Georgia Department of Education kicked off a new teacher recruitment campaign Tuesday to address a teacher shortage.

How Will Georgia Address its Teacher Shortage?

by Ty Tagami | Capitol BeatFebruary 18, 2025

The state House of Representatives passed legislation last year offering tax credits to Georgians who buy safe firearm storage devices such as trigger locks and gun safes, but the bill died in the state Senate.

How Far Should Georgia Go to Protect Children at School?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 14, 2025February 14, 2025

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