Georgia Tech using AI tutors as automation reshapes college classrooms

This week, Georgia Tech is welcoming its incoming freshman class to campus. The university is known for its computer science, engineering and other STEM programs.

• Aug 20

Spelman's new era begins with a selective freshman class and new president

Hundreds of students are making Spelman College their new home as the incoming freshman class moves onto campus Wednesday.

• Aug 12

Want the Savannah Bananas look? Try "The Jax" coming to Supercuts

The Savannah Bananas fan favorite is teaming up with Supercuts to offer "The Jax," his signature frosted-tip haircut, at participating salons.

• Aug 10

Does losing SNAP end free school meals? What Atlanta parents need to know

Federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as SNAP, could change how some Atlanta Public Schools students qualify for free school meals.

• Aug 6

Nearly 800,000 Georgia students could be affected by changes tied to free school meals

Georgia educators worry federal food aid changes could leave more students hungry.

• Aug 6

Atlanta moms come together to celebrate 1st day of school

While students head back to class​ across the metro the first week of August, more than 150 metro Atlanta moms celebrated the start of the school year with a party of their own.

• Aug 4

Atlanta Public Schools launches new literacy model at four elementary schools

APS is launching a new literacy model at four schools to help more students read confidently by fourth grade.

• Aug 4

Georgia credit union donates $15,000 in classroom supplies to Atlanta teachers

As students across Georgia return to class, teachers at Boyd Elementary are beginning the new school year with extra classroom support.

• Aug 4

Haircuts give metro Atlanta students back-to-school confidence boost

Barber shops across metro Atlanta stayed busy over the weekend as parents made one final stop before the first day of class.

• Aug 3

Doctors urge back-to-school checkups as MMR vaccine rate drops

New state data shows Georgia's kindergarten MMR vaccination rate has slipped below the level needed to keep classrooms and communities protected.

• Aug 3

Hero Dads welcome students back to Dunwoody Springs Elementary

Students at Dunwoody Springs Elementary started the new school year with music, costumes and plenty of high-fives.

• Aug 3

Atlanta teacher puts finishing touches on classroom ahead of school year

With the clock ticking toward the first bell, thousands of teachers across metro Atlanta are spending their final days of summer prepping classrooms, organizing supplies, and getting ready to welcome the next batch of bright young minds.

• Jul 31

Students across metro Atlanta prepare to head back to class

As metro Atlanta students get ready to head back to the classroom next week, families across the area are busy knocking out last-minute prep work and back-to-school shopping.

• Jul 30

Metro Atlanta teacher spends her own money to prepare classroom for new school year

While many families are beginning their back-to-school shopping, teachers are also filling carts with supplies for their classrooms, often using money from their own paychecks.

• Jul 24

Atlanta nonprofit helps families prepare for school while honoring daughter's legacy

What began as a mother's way of honoring her late daughter has grown into a nonprofit helping foster families and others facing financial hardship across metro Atlanta.

• Jul 22

Millions of students use these pouches to lock up their cellphones

At least 2.5 million students across the country are using Yondr pouches, as 35 states have laws or rules limiting cellphones in schools.

• Sep 6, 2025