Government
Georgia Senate passes ‘bell-to-bell’ cellphone ban; concerns raised over school shootingsA recent bill banning cellphone use in Georgia schools has raised safety concerns from families who have experienced school shootings. “Layla Renee Contreras said she is still haunted by a… Read More
Government
Fulton County numbers don’t match after FBI seizure(The Daily Signal) – Officials from Fulton County, Georgia, wanted to quash a subpoena from the Georgia State Board of Elections because providing “approximately 750 boxes” of material would be… Read More
Culture
Family of deceased teacher instantly forgives teenagers for prank’s accidental deathThe family of Georgia teacher Jason Hughes, accidentally killed March 6 in a student prank gone bad, has incredibly asked all charges be dropped against the students involved. Hughes was tragically struck with a pickup truck while five students from North Hall High School… Read More
Courts
Georgia school shooter’s father found guilty, sets precedent in parent accountabilityThe father of a Georgia school shooter was found guilty last week of giving his son the gun he used to kill four people, and is… Read More
Politics
More states moving to close election funding loophole few voters knew existed(The Daily Signal) – As many as two dozen states could enact legislation this year to ban foreign funding of ballot measures, a trend that gained bipartisan support last year. Read More
Culture
Watch: Gavin Newsom panned for talking down to mostly black crowdCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom said he is “like you” to a largely black audience in Georgia because he scored below the national average on the SAT and struggles to read. “I’m no… Read More
Illegal Immigration
Illegal alien flees ICE, kills teacher in crash(Daily Signal) – A Georgia teacher is dead after an illegal alien ran a red light while fleeing Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and crashed his… Read More
Culture
Pro-lifer considers legal action against Georgia town denying him permitsA Georgia town is facing potential legal action after allegedly preventing a pro-life advocate from speaking outside an abortion center. James Anthony regularly stood outside the Columbus Women’s Health Organization to share with passersby about alternatives to abortion. He… Read More
Government
Georgia mulls legislation requiring weapons detection systems in all public schoolsGeorgia schools should feature all the security procedures of state courtrooms – including checks for any weapons, argues House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration, R-Mulberry. “As a practicing attorney here in Georgia, I am… Read More
Homeschools
Georgia’s rich homeschool history supplies ‘fertile ground’ for emerging hybrid optionsSince Georgia legalized homeschooling in 1984, it has achieved national prominence as a leader in alternative education options. “The state’s relaxed regulations, along with metro Atlanta’s density, geographic spread,… Read More
Public Education
Watch: Students in school where 20% read and do math at grade level stage anti-ICE walkoutStudents at a Georgia high school that averages about half the state’s proficiency levels staged a walkout to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Students at Meadowcreek High School in… Read More
Public Education
Atlanta public school closures spark socialist protestAtlanta’s school board has voted to consolidate 16 schools, amid extravagant objections from a local socialist organization. Atlanta Public Schools (APS) currently faces a $100 million… Read More
Public Education
Georgia committee recommends barring chronically absent students from athletics(The Center Square) – Georgia students chronically absent from school could miss out on participating in school athletic teams and other extracurricular activities, a Senate committee recommends. The recommendation is… Read More
Public Education
Georgia city’s clash with feds over school buses will cost taxpayers $5 million(The Center Square) – For decades, the city of Rome ran school buses that looked like public buses, with no stop arms and nothing to stop passing traffic. And the… Read More
Culture
Novel ‘Theo of Golden’ a remarkable tale of God-inspired kindness amid pervasive sufferingAllen Levi wrote his extraordinary novel Theo of Golden with no plans to publish it and an audience of one in mind. “I thought to myself very consciously: when I die,… Read More
Politics
‘There’s something going on here’: Pollster Matt Towery warns GOP about new and emerging Democratic PartyPolitical analyst Matt Towery warned Friday that Republicans risk losing ground to a resurgent, left-leaning Democratic Party that is rapidly reshaping its identity. Democratic New York City Mayor-elect… Read More
Public Education
Poll: Americans strongly support school choice, especially in states with new programsEnthusiasm for school choice continues to spread like wildfire as American parents seek more flexibility. New polling from yes. every kid., an education advocacy group,… Read More
Christian Schools
Christian Teacher of the Year: Emily Harrington makes faith personal for students, shows God at workEmily Harrington didn’t plan to become a teacher, but she has made the most of the opportunity, helping make God “more real” to her students. The seminary-trained educator was working… Read More
Government
Georgia school choice program starts strong, with room to growGeorgia’s school choice program is off to a robust start, but there’s room to expand it to more families, an advocate says. Starting this year, students zoned for public schools… Read More
Culture
‘A walking miracle’: Premature baby born at 22 weeks now thriving in GeorgiaA Georgia toddler born barely past the point of viability is now a thriving 2-year-old, Life News reports. Tuff Born was delivered at just 22 weeks… Read More