What North Atlanta Should Know Today: 10 Stories That Matter Right Now
North Atlanta confronts heavy flooding, ongoing SR 400 construction, and the upcoming school year changes. Rising gas prices and community projects also feature prominently…
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Forsyth Schools Holds Hearings on Property Tax Plan
Forsyth County Schools plans to keep its property tax rate unchanged while budgeting for increased spending on pupil services and staff support. Public hearings…
Buying Your Child a First Phone? What North Atlanta Parents Should Know
North Atlanta school policies limit phone use during class for younger students, but phones remain crucial before and after school. Parents should weigh device…
Why North Fulton Schools Are Losing Students Even as the Suburbs Keep Building
North Fulton schools face declining enrollment despite ongoing suburban development. Rising housing prices and smaller kindergarten classes contribute to fewer students entering the system.…
Duluth’s Dual-Language Charter School Is Growing Into a Full K-8 Campus
Yi Hwang Academy in Duluth is expanding to become a full K-8 charter school with dual-language immersion in Korean and Mandarin. It now serves…
Northview High Opens to Out-of-District Students for $11,000 a Year
Northview High School in Johns Creek has opened its doors to out-of-district students with a tuition of $11,000 per year. The program helps the…
Before the First Bell, Gwinnett Is Still Hiring the People Who Get Kids to School
Gwinnett County Public Schools is recruiting bus drivers and monitors with paid CDL training to cover daily routes for over 128,000 students before school…
Forsyth County’s Biggest Challenge May Be Success Itself
Forsyth County continues to grow rapidly, but uneven development is stressing schools and infrastructure. A moratorium on some housing aims to address these challenges.
Should North Atlanta Graduates Look Outside Georgia for Their First Job?
Many North Atlanta graduates are beginning their careers outside Georgia in cities like Raleigh and Nashville, seeking faster hiring and affordable living. Early internship…
When Elite Education Turns Into a Power Struggle: What a Silicon Valley School Saga Could Mean for North Atlanta
A Silicon Valley private school’s rapid growth and conflicts reveal challenges in education governance. North Atlanta faces similar issues as families shape local schooling.
Atlanta’s Universities Are Increasingly Rewriting What “Elite” Means
Atlanta’s Georgia Tech and Emory University are reshaping what elite higher education means by focusing on real-world skills and career readiness.
Private Schools for the Ultra-Wealthy Are Expanding in Florida. Could North Atlanta Be Next?
Photo: Courtesy of The Greene School, Facebook page A new kind of private school is taking shape in parts of the United States—schools built…
