A day at Pinecrest Academy, through a ninth grader’s eyes
Jacqueline Cook, a ninth grader at Pinecrest Academy, shares what a typical school day looks like for her.
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When Is Fall Break in North Atlanta Schools? The Three Districts Chose Different Weeks
Fall break weeks vary in Fulton, Forsyth, and Gwinnett counties, with breaks spread over three different weeks. This affects family travel and childcare plans…
For Georgia Students, UGA and Georgia Tech Have Become Much Harder to Enter
Admission rates at UGA and Georgia Tech have dropped sharply for Georgia students over the last decade. More local applicants are competing for fewer…
Substitute teaching pays up to $220 a day in North Atlanta, but the rules vary
North Atlanta’s major school districts offer substitute teaching jobs with pay ranging from $120 to $220 daily. Each district has its own application rules…
School Is Back. North Atlanta Districts Are Still Hiring Bus Drivers
Fulton, Forsyth, and Gwinnett schools are hiring bus drivers with starting pay between $21 and $24 an hour, offering paid training and benefits. Drivers…
What North Atlanta Should Know Today. Monday, Aug. 10, 2026
Forsyth County proposes a $239.4 million budget for 2027 while Roswell revisits a housing rezoning request. Duluth holds a property tax hearing and construction…
Free Tuition in North Atlanta: What Families Actually Qualify For (and What’s Not Free)
“Free tuition” gets mentioned a lot in Georgia — especially in North Atlanta — but it rarely means everything is free. What it usually…
What’s Happening This Weekend in North Atlanta?
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? From outdoor markets to live music and art, there’s plenty going on across North Atlanta’s most…