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Georgia bill would ban high school cellphone use, sparking debate over enforcement and safety
8+ hour, 7+ min ago (387+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " A Georgia bill that would ban high school students from using cellphones during the school day is advancing at the Capitol, drawing support from lawmakers who say it would reduce distractions in class and pushback…...
LIST: Some north Georgia school districts delay opening due to severe weather
1+ hour, 1+ min ago (191+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A round of severe storms is expected to impact north Georgia Thursday, leading some schools to delay opening. Meriwether County Schools and Troup County Schools will both delay opening by two hours Thursday. A FIRST…...
Georgia House passes budget with nearly $61 million for literacy coaches
18+ hour, 32+ min ago (347+ words) The Georgia House of Representatives approved a $38.5 billion state budget for next year on Tuesday with significant spending aimed at improving childhood literacy across the state. House Bill 974, which will fund state government beginning on July 1, passed with a 159-4 vote…...
Vidalia student Ryals wins VFW Department of Georgia Voice of Democracy Program
21+ hour, 25+ min ago (360+ words) Kingston Ryals, a senior at Vidalia City Comprehensive High School, has been named the winner of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Georgia Voice of Democracy Program, earning top honors in the statewide patriotic essay and audio speech competition....
Hendrix College Center for Civic Leadership in Arkansas accepting applications for second cohort of Civic Leadership Scholars
16+ hour, 3+ min ago (280+ words) Hendrix College Center for Civic Leadership in Arkansas accepting applications for second cohort of Civic Leadership Scholars'Hendrix College March 11, 2026 " Hendrix College's Center for Civic Leadership in Arkansas (CCL) is now accepting applications for the second cohort of its Civic Leadership Scholars…...
MMSD students will compete in 2026 African American History Academic Challenge Thursday
23+ hour, 19+ min ago (254+ words) The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD), in partnership with 100 Black Men of Madison, Inc., will host the 2026 African American History Academic Challenge (AAHAC), a competition created to promote deeper learning and appreciation of African American history, on Thursday, March 12, at…...
Georgia House passes $38.5 billion budget with focus on education
22+ hour, 1+ min ago (710+ words) ATLANTA " The Georgia House completed its work on the budget that will control state spending for the fiscal year starting in July, sending a $38.5 billion spending plan to the Senate on Tuesday. House Bill 974 proposes a 2% increase over the current…...
Major company brining headquarters to metro Atlanta
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (49+ words) Major company brining headquarters to metro Atlanta11Alive.com Major company brining headquarters to metro Atlanta To stream 11Alive on your phone, you need the 11Alive app. Download the 11Alive app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video Before You…...
Top 7 at 7: Morehouse College gets $950K boost for new building
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (98+ words) Top 7 at 7: Morehouse College gets $950K boost for new building'Atlanta News First Top 7 at 7: Morehouse College gets $950K boost for new building Classmates, teachers honor 7-year-old killed in double shooting $345M judgment overturned in sexual abuse lawsuit against Rome private school School administrator…...
Los Angeles: UNCF & HBCU GO Launch Landmark Partnership Elevating HBCU Voices Nationwide
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (183+ words) UNCF Los Angeles will host its 2026 Masked Ball on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 5 pm, at the Skirball Cultural Center. Nearly 400 corporate partners, educators, religious leaders and community influencers are expected to attend, including Tabitha Brown and Anderson .Paak. For 81 years, UNCF…...