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What Does “Public School” Actually Cost North Atlanta Families?
Public school in North Atlanta is tuition-free but can still cost families hundreds or more annually when factoring in meals, parking, and extracurriculars. A…
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Georgia Milestones Scores Rise, but English Results Will Come Later
Georgia students improved or maintained proficiency on most subjects in the Georgia Milestones tests, especially in math and science. English scores will be released…
Georgia Tied for America’s Lowest Fiction-Reading Rate. North Atlanta May Be Different
Georgia has one of the lowest adult fiction reading rates nationwide, but North Atlanta’s educated communities and busy libraries show a different story. High…
North Atlanta Schools Start Next Week. What Families Need to Know Before the First Bell
North Atlanta schools are set to open next week with staggered start dates across counties. Families are encouraged to verify schedules, bus routes, and…
Apalachee High School Shooter Sentenced to Life Without Parole
Colt Gray received a life sentence without parole for the 2024 Apalachee High School shooting that resulted in four deaths and multiple injuries. The…
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…
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…