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Bill could give Georgia parents more control over when their kids start school
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (267+ words) GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. " A Georgia lawmaker has filed a bill that could give parents more control over when their children start school after concerns were raised by families in Gwinnett County. State Rep. Scott Hilton (R-Peachtree Corners) filed House Bill…...
Emory study finds most Georgia parents support cellphone ban in schools
15+ hour, 38+ min ago (231+ words) ATLANTA " As state lawmakers weigh expanding a school cellphone ban, a new study says it's clear that parents want the limits. Channel 2's Linda Stouffer talked to an Emory University professor about the new data for Channel 2 Action News This…...
Metro Atlanta school districts warn students of consequences for walkouts
19+ hour, 20+ min ago (268+ words) ATLANTA " More Georgia students are planning to walk out of school this week in protest of immigration enforcement and the deadly shootings involving ICE agents in Minnesota. But some metro Atlanta school district are warning students of the consequences they…...
Water main breaks at Douglas County high school
20+ hour, 28+ min ago (91+ words) DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ga. " A water main break at a high school in Douglas County is leading to classes being canceled on Wednesday. Douglas County School District officials say there was a water main break at Lithia Springs High School on…...
2 Gwinnett high schools stage walkout over immigration fears
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (407+ words) GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. " Hundreds of students walked out of Archer High School and Parkview High School on Tuesday, demanding the Gwinnett County Board of Education adopt formal policies protecting immigrant families from federal enforcement. "Not all of us are able…...
Home Depot helping bring people into skilled labor trades
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (127+ words) Home Depot helping bring people into skilled labor trades'wsbtv.com Save more, spend less & avoid ripoffs Inside look at law enforcement & true crime Your one-stop shop for delicious dishes Documentaries that enlighten & entertain In-depth reporting & trending stories Experts say your…...
SCHOOL CLOSINGS: List of Georgia districts canceling Wednesday
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (74+ words) SCHOOL CLOSINGS: List of Georgia districts canceling Wednesday'wsbtv.com SCHOOL CLOSINGS: List of Georgia districts canceling Wednesday ATLANTA " Icy conditions are continuing across northeast Georgia, making it dangerous for students to get to school. Some districts that were closed on…...
SCHOOL CLOSINGS: List of Georgia districts canceling or going virtual Tuesday
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (107+ words) These districts have changed their schedules on Tuesday. SCHOOL CLOSINGS: List of Georgia districts canceling or going virtual Tuesday ATLANTA " All of north Georgia's school districts made the decision to cancel class or have a virtual day on Monday. But…...
SCHOOL CLOSINGS: These districts canceling, going virtual Monday
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (97+ words) ATLANTA " Most school districts across north Georgia have canceled weekend events. Now, some are deciding whether to have school on Monday. The other districts say they will make their decision later this weekend. While some are canceling school, others will…...
Georgia school districts cancel, reschedule weekend events ahead of winter storm
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (266+ words) ATLANTA " School districts across metro Atlanta and north Georgia are gearing up for a winter storm over the weekend. Most districts say they will make a decision on whether to have school on Monday later this weekend. But many have…...