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Georgia Ice Storm: School Closings

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 25, 2026January 26, 2026

School closures are starting to come in Monday due to Georgia’s ice storm. Below are the closures we know about so far.

A group of four students in a classroom using smartphones and notebooks during a lesson.

Georgia Schools Prepare For Phone Ban

by Ty Tagami | Capitol BeatAugust 22, 2025

Federal Funding Freeze: What It Means for Georgia Students

by Sarah Kallis | GPBJuly 6, 2025July 6, 2025

Kemp Signs Controversial School Safety And Transgender Sports Bills

by B.T. ClarkApril 28, 2025April 28, 2025

How Will Georgia Address its Teacher Shortage?

by Ty Tagami | Capitol BeatFebruary 18, 2025

How Far Should Georgia Go to Protect Children at School?

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

Here’s What Brian Kemp Wants to Do to Make Schools Safer

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 13, 2025

Redistricting Plans Could Affect More Than 4,000 Sandy Springs Students

by B.T. ClarkNovember 8, 2024November 8, 2024

Georgia Colleges Waive Application Fees for High School Seniors This Month

by Thom ChandlerNovember 1, 2024November 1, 2024

Georgia Will Get $1.15 Million to Get Lead Out of School Water

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceAugust 23, 2024August 23, 2024

Your Government

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp Gives $1,000 Bonus to Teachers and State Employees

by Thom ChandlerDecember 18, 2023December 18, 2023

Georgia public schools have earned poor rankings again. Here’s why

by T.A. DeFeo | The Center SquareJuly 27, 2022July 27, 2022

Georgia By The Numbers

What is the best school in metro Atlanta?

by Grant Suneson | 24/7 Wall St. via The Center SquareNovember 19, 2021September 24, 2023

adorable red haired schoolgirl sitting at desk and studying at home with math icons

Here’s how you can weigh in on Georgia’s math standards

by Thom ChandlerJuly 22, 2021July 22, 2021

Runners

Should transgender students be barred from girls sports in Georgia?

by Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 3, 2021March 6, 2021