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First day of classes in metro Atlanta | List of school start dates
ATLANTA — While summer is in full swing, some students will return to the classroom at the end of July or the beginning of August. Here's a breakdown of when the first day of school is for districts across metro Atlanta and north Georgia. You'll also find links to school calendars for the 2024-2025 academic year below:
Nonprofit launches internship to help high schoolers while they help others
A nonprofit based in Decatur that hosts a summer camp peace program for children each year who have been victims of domestic violence has started an internship program with the goal of getting more teenagers involved at the camp while they learn life skills. The Women’s Resource Center to End...
TSTC Marshall student places top 10 in National SkillsUSA Competition in Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (KTAL/KMSS) – Texas State Technical College students earned top honors in their respective divisions for the National SkillsUSA Competition. After earning a gold medal at the SkillsUSA Texas Postsecondary State Leadership and Skills Conference in Houston, Tarren Harvey qualified to compete on the National level. Harvey competed...
Locals Showcased at Research Symposium
Mississippi State University's Undergraduate Research Symposium allows students to showcase their faculty-guided research and creative activity. This bi-annual event includes students from diverse departments and colleges who participate in poster and oral presentation sessions, sharing their research with the MSU community. Local students showcased in this past spring's symposium were: Nathan Baxter of Kennesaw, who...
Reporter’s Notebook: Bheodari says farewell, Decatur schools Back-to-School Bash, Center for Puppetry Arts hires artistic advisor
Hartsfield-Jackson’s Balram “B” Bheodari given farewell salute. After decades of service at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, General Manager Balram “B” Bheodari enjoyed a farewell celebration on June 28 that lasted more than two hours. Bheodari’s last day with the city was June 30.
Edge Chandler Covington Commits to GSU
Georgia State Football continues to be scorching hot on the recruiting trail and reaches into a Metro Atlanta powerhouse to land Grayson High School Edge Chandler Covington on Thursday morning. He took to Twitter to announce the news:. Covington is a 6'3, 212lbs Outside Linebacker / Rush End prospect who...
PRESS RELEASE: Emory University’s Center for AI Learning announces statewide education tour
Atlanta, Ga (June 11, 2024) - Emory University’s Center for AI Learning, in partnership with Rowen Foundation and the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, will embark on a statewide tour this summer titled “AI + You: Save Time, Earn More and Thrive with AI.” The educational initiative, which brings free short courses to local communities, seeks to demystify artificial intelligence, empower Georgians with the skills and confidence to keep pace with the evolving workforce technologies and will kick off a statewide workforce training program in AI.
Collin College’s Joshua Meza Shines at SkillsUSA National Tournament
Joshua Meza, a 19-year-old collision technology student from Collin College in North Texas, showcased his automotive refinishing skills and placed in the top 10 at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in late June in Atlanta, GA. Currently pursuing an associate's degree in collision technology, Meza’s journey into this...
Atlanta districts turn to incentives to fill open positions before school year
ATLANTA — A month from the start of the new school year, districts are still recruiting teachers. Many are turning to salary incentives to attract new teachers or retain current employees. According to the Georgia Department of Education, 78 percent of teachers resign and leave the field. Less than...
Cobb school board schedules millage rate public hearings
The Cobb Board of Education next week will conduct two public hearings about the millage rate for the Cobb County School District for fiscal year 2025. The first public hearing is next Thursday, July 11, at 11:30 a.m., followed by a second hearing the same day at 6:05 p.m., in the board meeting of the Cobb school district’s Central Office, 514 Glover St., Marietta.
SIS Class of 2020 valedictorians continue to shine
Saipan International School proudly celebrates the continued success of its Class of 2020 valedictorians, Anika Snyder and Malika Miyawaki. These remarkable alumnae have achieved significant academic and professional milestones, underscoring the exceptional education and foundation provided by SIS. Anika Snyder graduated with a First Class BSc (honours) in Ecology and...
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