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Apalachee High students enter school through new weapons detectors
The new weapons detectors are portable and can detect knives and vapes.
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Georgia should do more to make college more affordable, if not free
It is up to us as taxpayers to let Gov. Kemp know that Georgia should lead the way in making technical skills training and college much more affordable, if not free.
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Kemp to dole out extra $50 million in Georgia school security grants
State leaders will prioritize spending and passing laws to improve school safety.
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Georgia colleges and schools closing Friday as storm approaches
Several school districts and colleges in metro Atlanta and across North Georgia are considering cancelations or digital learning later this week.
Better behaved, more engaged: School cellphone bans seem successful so far
Metro Atlanta parents say the new cellphone restrictions have been good for their kids.
Georgia superintendent: To sustain progress in education, invest in educators
State School Superintendent Richard Woods urges the 2025 Georgia General Assembly to continue treating teachers as professionals and improving their work environment.
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Barrow County to install weapons detectors after Apalachee High gun arrest
District leaders met earlier than planned after a student was arrested for allegedly having a firearm at Apalachee High.
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Apalachee High student arrested on charges of bringing weapon to school
Parents, students continue to pressure district leaders to increase safety measures.