Nonprofit teams up with the Hawks to give kids the gift of clear eyesight
In Georgia alone, the nonprofit has given away 50,000 pairs of glasses to children in need over the past eight years to help fight illiteracy and poor academic performance.
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In Georgia alone, the nonprofit has given away 50,000 pairs of glasses to children in need over the past eight years to help fight illiteracy and poor academic performance.
Students at Riverwood International Charter School in Sandy Springs, Georgia, are learning remotely Tuesday due to a sewage blockage at the school.
Students from across metro Atlanta gathered at Fernbank Science Center to pitch solutions to environmental problems in their communities during the Green Heart STEM Challenge finals.
A new 600+ page study outlines economic, social and political impacts of slavery and discrimination, setting the stage for potential reparations recommendations.
The Board of Regents has officially approved a tuition increase for the 2026-2027 academic year, marking what could be the second price hike for many current undergraduates.
After more than four decades in public service, Sonny Perdue announced that he will retire from his position as chancellor of the University System of Georgia.
When fall comes around, students at Georgia's 25 public colleges and universities will see a rise in their tuition.
Dekalb County Schools' plan to close and repurpose 22 schools—including Tucker's Brockett and Midvale Elementary—faces growing opposition from parents and city officials.
Students and staff at Cass High School in Bartow County remember Joey Dean as a mentor who "fought for the underdog" and made the school feel like home.
Horizon Christian Academy said in a statement that it is grieving after "an incredibly difficult week" following the deaths of students Jackson Mobley, Jaylyn Fehr, and Charlotte Martin, who were killed last Monday morning when their vehicle veered off the road and burst into flames in Jackson County, Florida.
Students from Horizon Christian Academy in Cumming were traveling to St. George Island when their vehicle crashed in Franklin County, leaving three dead and one critically injured.
While school is out for spring break, many Georgia families face food insecurity without access to school meals.
The DIVAS Mentoring Program is an initiative at Arabia Mountain High School in Stone Mountain. The goal is to bridge the gap for girls transitioning into womanhood.
After a sports injury left Pope High School senior Noah Marbach with free time, he turned to artificial intelligence to help solve a common headache in a lot of shift-based workplaces.
Parents at Atlanta's Midtown International School were left shocked when the private school announced it would be closing at the end of the week.
As NASA prepares for its next mission to the moon, one Atlanta university is drawing attention for its growing role in space exploration.
With only about 38% of Georgia students reading at or above grade level, according to the Georgia Council on Literacy, new state legislation is focusing on early reading, teacher support, and literacy coaching.
The Cherokee County School District is rolling out new safety cameras on all school buses to catch drivers who illegally pass stopped buses while students are getting on or off.
At the Marietta Center for Advanced Academics, one teacher is taking students far beyond the classroom — and even beyond the planet. Albert McDaniel, known to his students as "Mr. Mac," has created a virtual reality lab where lessons come to life through immersive experiences.
A group of Metro Atlanta fathers is bringing new life to story time. Known as The Library Dads, they're turning libraries into high-energy spaces that promote bonding and early literacy.
Atlanta youth athletes are learning how to turn discipline, teamwork, and leadership into careers beyond sports through a new mentorship event led by former NFL players and tech leaders.
Georgia State University has unveiled a major plan to upgrade its athletic facilities and expand support for student-athletes, including new opportunities tied to name, image, and likeness deals.
Retirement didn't suit former principal David White, so now he's back as the handyman at the Atlanta school he led to make sure everything runs smoothly.
Georgia has been awarded nearly $10 million in cybersecurity grants to help schools and local governments bolster their digital defenses.
The Gwinnett County Board of Education voted unanimously to approve Dr. Alexandra Estrella as the next superintendent of Gwinnett County Public Schools. She is set to begin her new role in July.
Loved ones honor Tony Matthews, who was fatally shot outside a Kroger, as police investigate a string of violent attacks across DeKalb County.
Officials say the inmate was found unresponsive Tuesday evening; an investigation is underway as the community mourns victims.
Three days into training camp, the Atlanta Dream are already showing off depth, energy and a mix of new and returning talent finding their rhythm.
Investigators say the victim came forward after years of alleged abuse; the suspect is already tied to a separate Bremen investigation.
Some people living in DeKalb County said they are still waiting for trash carts weeks after moving into their homes.