Education
Douglas County Schools Approve Weapons Detectors for All Campuses in Douglasville GA
DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. — The Douglas County Board of Education has approved a sweeping new security measure that will bring weapons detection systems to every public school in the district,...
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Oak Mountain Academy Students Advance to GISA State Literary Competition
CARROLLTON, Ga. — Students from Oak Mountain Academy have advanced to the Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) State Literary Competition after strong performances at...
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YMCA Early Learning Academy in Paulding County to Close This June, Impacting Families
PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. — A child care and early education center that has served hundreds of local families is preparing to close its doors...
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Carroll County Schools Announces Leadership Changes: New HR Director and Villa Rica High Administrative Appointment
CARROLL COUNTY, Ga. — Carroll County Schools has announced key leadership changes within the district, appointing a new director to oversee personnel operations while...
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Bremen Board of Education Approves $276K Gym HVAC Upgrade for Two Schools
BREMEN, Ga. — The Bremen Board of Education has approved a pair of measures aimed at modernizing heating and cooling systems in two school...
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Three Douglas County High Schools Earn Healthcare Industry Re-Certification, Strengthening Local Workforce Pipeline
Three high schools in the Douglas County School System have earned renewed recognition for preparing students for careers in healthcare, after their Health Science...
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All 34 Paulding County Schools Earn Ready Georgia Seal of Preparedness for 2025–2026
DALLAS, Ga. — Every school in the Paulding County School District has been recognized for its commitment to campus safety after all 34 schools...
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Carroll County Schools Continue Free Breakfast and Lunch for All Students in 2025–2026
CARROLLTON, Ga. — Students across Carroll County will continue receiving free breakfast and lunch during the 2025–2026 school year after the Carroll County School...
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Douglas County Schools Celebrate Historic 90% Graduation Rate for Class of 2025
DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. — The Douglas County School System is celebrating a milestone achievement after the Class of 2025 posted a record-breaking graduation rate of...
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Georgia Senate passes bill tying student driver’s licenses to school attendance
ATLANTA — The Georgia Senate has approved legislation aimed at cracking down on chronic absenteeism in public schools, including a provision that could prevent...
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Douglas County STAR Students and Teachers Honored by Rotary Club at Annual Recognition Program
West Georgia Times
DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. — Six of Douglas County’s highest-achieving high school seniors were recognized Monday during the annual Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR)...