The DeKalb County Board of Education will consider naming Dr. Norman C. Sauce III as the finalist for Superintendent of the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) during its monthly meeting on Monday, September 14, 2026. The item is included on the Board’s meeting agenda for consideration and a vote. If approved, Dr. Sauce would become […]
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Posted inCobb County Schools
Two Wheeler High School Students Arrested After Firearm Found on Campus
MARIETTA, Ga. — Two Wheeler High School students are facing criminal charges after school officials say a firearm was brought onto the campus Thursday, according to the Cobb County School District and Principal Sara Fetterman. Fetterman notified the school community in a message sent Friday morning, saying an investigation by Wheeler administrators and the Cobb […]
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Cobb County Teachers Questioned After Walking Out of Superintendent’s Kickoff Speech
COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Cobb County school district employees are being called into meetings with administrators after walking out of Superintendent Chris Ragsdale’s back-to-school kickoff speech, according to the head of the county’s teachers’ association. Jeff Hubbard, president of the Cobb County Association of Educators, said teachers at eight different schools have been pulled into […]
Posted inDublin County Schools
Gov. Kemp Suspends Entire Dublin City Board of Education Amid Accreditation Crisis
DUBLIN, Ga. — Gov. Brian Kemp has suspended all seven members of the Dublin City Board of Education, citing concerns over the school system’s accreditation status. Kemp signed an executive order Monday suspending Amanda Smith, John Bell, Jeff Davis, Joanna Glover, Peggy Johnson, James Lanier and Kenny Walters. The suspensions follow a recommendation from the […]
Posted inCobb County Schools
Weapon recovered from student at Cobb County middle school; parents ask how gun got past security
Smyrna, Ga. — A weapon was recovered from a student at Campbell Middle School in Smyrna this week, according to the Cobb County School District, and parents are now asking how the item made it onto campus. A district spokesperson confirmed that the incident happened Tuesday and said multiple layers of safety measures helped staff […]
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Georgia Board of Education Votes to Suspend Dublin City Schools Board; Decision Now Rests with Gov. Kemp
The Georgia Board of Education voted unanimously to suspend the Dublin City Schools Board of Education following a hearing in Atlanta on Wednesday. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp must now decide whether to accept that decision, and it remains unclear when he will make a final call. The Hearing Wednesday’s hearing gave both the state and […]
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14-Year-Old Charged After Restroom Fight Leads to Shooting at Warner Robins High School
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — A 14-year-old student appeared in court Thursday for a first appearance after allegedly shooting a fellow student following a fight inside a restroom at Warner Robins High School. The suspect, a ninth grader at the school, faces charges of Aggravated Assault with a firearm, Disrupting Public Schools, Receiving Stolen Property, Possession […]
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Georgia Chronic Absenteeism Rate Hits Post-Pandemic Low for Fifth Straight Year
Georgia’s public schools have posted their fifth consecutive year of improvement in chronic absenteeism, with the statewide rate falling to 17.7% during the 2025-2026 school year — a new post-pandemic low, according to data released by the Georgia Department of Education. A Five-Year Downward Trend The rate, which measures the percentage of students absent for […]
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Trump to visit Cobb County’s Wheeler High School to promote Trump Accounts initiative
MARIETTA, Ga. — President Donald Trump travels to metro Atlanta on Wednesday to speak at Wheeler High School in Cobb County, where he is expected to promote his Trump Accounts initiative. The event at the East Cobb school is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m., according to an event listing that allows members of the […]
Posted inRockdale County Schools
Rockdale County Schools Names Stephanie Johnson sole finalist for superintendent
Conyers, Georgia- The Rockdale County Board of Education has named Dr. Stephanie S. Johnson as the sole finalist for superintendent of Rockdale County Public Schools. The Board voted to identify Johnson as the sole finalist during its meeting on Thursday, July 16, 2026, following a comprehensive search process that included extensive stakeholder input, candidate screening, […]
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Trump to visit Cobb County high school next week to promote ‘Trump Accounts’ Program
President Donald Trump will travel to metro Atlanta next week, with plans to stop at Wheeler High School in Cobb County on Wednesday, July 22. The White House confirmed the visit, which will center on the administration’s new Trump Accounts investment program for children, a policy Trump announced earlier this month. “President Trump is giving […]
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Dublin City Schools Superintendent Search Collapses After Pay Talks Fail With Sole Finalist
Dublin City Schools’ search for a new superintendent is starting over. The Board of Education announced Friday that it is ending its search after failing to reach a compensation agreement with DeMarcos “Marco” Holland, the sole finalist named just weeks earlier. A District in Crisis The search became necessary after former Superintendent Fred Williams resigned […]
Posted inGeorgia Department of Education, Georgia News, Georgia Politics
Gov. Kemp Signs Sweeping Georgia Literacy Overhaul Into Law
ATLANTA — Brian Kemp signed a major bipartisan education package into law Tuesday, including the Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026, a sweeping initiative aimed at improving reading outcomes for young students across the state. The legislation, considered a top priority for Jon Burns, expands Georgia’s existing literacy and dyslexia efforts through new curriculum standards, […]
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Georgia Celebrates Future Educators at Statewide Signing Day Event in Atlanta
ATLANTA — The Georgia Department of Education hosted its second annual Teach in the Peach Statewide Educator Signing Day on Tuesday at the College Football Hall of Fame, drawing hundreds of aspiring teachers from across the state to formally commit to careers in education. Modeled after traditional athletic signing days, the event recognized 390 future […]
Posted inGeorgia Department of Education
Led by 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul, Georgia schools give back through Day of Service
April 10, 2026 – Public schools and students across Georgia participated in a statewide Day of Service on March 18, 2026 – an initiative focused on community connection, real-world learning, and civic responsibility led by 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul. Kinsaul, whose theme as Georgia Teacher of the Year is “Rooted in Service,” […]
Posted inGeorgia Department of Education
State Board of Education member, Leonte Benton to hold public hearing
State Board of Education member Leonte Benton will hold a public hearing for citizens in the 6th Congressional District on Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Langston Hughes High School, 7510 Hall Road, Fairburn, GA 30213. The purpose of the hearing is to hear comments from interested citizens and educators within the congressional district regarding K-12 […]
Posted inDekalb County Schools
Former DeKalb County Schools Superintendent arrested on child cruelty, assault charges
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — The former superintendent of DeKalb County Schools has been arrested, according to DeKalb County Jail records. Devon Horton was arrested Saturday and booked into the DeKalb County Jail on charges of third-degree cruelty to children and first-degree assault. Horton was arrested by the DeKalb County Police Department. Horton resigned from his […]
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DeKalb County Superintendent Resigns Following Federal Indictment
The DeKalb County School District is once again facing leadership turmoil after Superintendent Dr. Devon Horton submitted his resignation amid federal fraud charges. On Wednesday, the DeKalb County Board of Education voted 6-1 to accept Horton’s resignation, effective November 15. Board member Melanie Slaton was the lone vote against the decision. Horton’s resignation follows last […]
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Dekalb Superintendent indicted by the U.S. Attorney
Devon Horton, the current Superintendent of DeKalb County Schools, has been indicted today by the U.S. Attorney’s Office due to his time as the former Superintendent of Evanston/Skokie District 65. According to an email to District 65 families, the criminal charges against Horton were filed “for acts he allegedly committed while serving as Superintendent of […]
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Emory University will be tuition free for families who earn less than $200,000
Students whose families earn $200,000 or less will attend Emory University tuition-free starting in fall 2026. “Offering free tuition to every student whose family income is $200,000 or less is about leadership,” says Interim President Leah Ward Sears. “We want great students to come here without regard to the cost. And we will do everything […]
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Georgia missing over $222 millions in federal K–12 education
As of July 1, Georgia is missing more than $222 million in federally approved funds frozen by the U.S. Department of Education, raising alarm among state leaders and school districts. In a statement this morning, State Superintendent Richard Woods called for fiscal responsibility by releasing the already approved funds. “I deeply believe in fiscal responsibility, […]
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From Segregation to Celebration: Hooper-Renwick School reopens as historic library in Gwinnett
Hooper Renick School, once the only school for Blacks in Gwinnett County, is now a library and living archive, thanks to an intergovernmental agreement between Gwinnett County and the city of Lawrenceville. The ribbon-cutting ceremony today was full of energy and history for those familiar with segregation in the second most populous city in the […]
Posted inClayton County Schools
Opening of new Forest Park Middle School delayed
The new Forest Park Middle School will not open on the same time due to “unforseen global supply chain disruptions,” said district spokespersons on Friday. The new middle school, located in Clayton County, was set to open in August 2025 with a $75 million price tag and is being constructed by MEJA Construction. Due to […]
Posted inGeorgia High School Sports
GHSA Updates Transfer Rules for Student-Athletes Ahead of 2025–2026 Season
As of Tuesday morning, the Georgia High School Association is revising its rules on student-athlete transfers, particularly those who transfer more than twice after the 9th-grade year. At the latest GHSA Board of Trustees meeting, updates were made to Bylaw 1.60, which governs school service areas, student transfers, migrant students, and migratory waivers. What’s also […]