Attention Teachers: Kroger Gives Teachers Free School Supplies Thursday at Civic Center

Additional School Registration Dates Thursday, Friday, and Monday for APS Students

Cascade Area Kids Go Back To School In Two Weeks - Back 2 School Tips

Letter to Editor: 'Help More KIPP Students Graduate from College' by Former Student

Cascade's Kroger Back to School Drive Kicks-off on Sunday, July 14th

Kroger’s Atlanta Division will hold its 19th annual “Back 2 School” Campaign from July 14-Aug. 3 to benefit underprivileged children in metro Atlanta.

Morehouse Bookstore Selling Tickets to Nations Football Classic

Morehouse will face Howard at the classic in Washington, D.C. Sept. 7.

Meet Ebony's 2013 "HBCU Campus Queens" From CAU, Spelman

The issue is out in September.

CAU to Hold Graduate Recruitment and Admissions Open House July 11

The free event is for prospective graduate students and their families.

Free Screening at Morehouse School of Medicine: Gospel of Healing

Morris Brown Submits $20 Million Proposal to Court

Morehouse School of Medicine Announces Planned Retirement of Pres. John Maupin

APS Kids Met or Exceeded Several 2013 CRCT Standards

Aol.On News - Atlanta Teens Explore the Skies with Tuskegee Airmen

Morehouse Grad Becomes First African-American to Head National PTA

Otha Thornton is a Morehouse College graduate.

Apply Now: Local Scholarship Opportunities Listed

Some of these scholarship opportunities have almost immediate deadlines.

Saturday Graduation Schedule for Douglass, Washington, and Therrell High Schools

Students from the 3 schools will walk across the stage on Saturday, May 25th, 2013.

Fulton's Grad Rate: 71.34 Percent

State average is 67.44 percent

Meet Morehouse College's 2013 Valedictorian, Betsegaw Tadele, a Future World Leader

Betsegaw Tadele impressed the family and students in attendance at the 129th Morehouse commencement.

Countdown to President Obama's Morehouse College Visit and Commencement Address

In just a matter of days, Morehouse College will host the President of the United States.

Last Chance: Open Enrollment Choice Application Deadline

Twenty-one Fulton County schools can accept transfer students next year; the application, due today, May 15 by 4:30 p.m., is attached to this article and available online.

APS Superintendent Search Committee Set to Begin Looking for Replacement

This is your opportunity to voice the qualities and skill sets you want to see in the next superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools.

Atlanta Tech Selects Fulton County Chairman John Eaves as 2013 Commencement Speaker

Atlanta Technical College anticipates having the largest crowd ever for their commencement, with full seating capacity of 4,500. Friday, May 17th.

Register Now for the First Sandtown Middle School Foundation Golf Tournament

Funds raised through this event will benefit the educational goals of Sandtown Middle school.

Superintendent Erroll Davis to Attend Town Hall Meeting at Washington High Tonight at 6:30p

Courtney English and Byron Amos invite you to a special Town Hall Meeting about APS schools in District 2.

First Identical Twins Named Co-Valedictorians for Spelman College, Class of 2013

Identical twins Kirstie and Kristie Bronner achieved a stellar academic career at Spelman College and as a result have been named co-valedictorians for the Spelman Class of 2013. They graduate with a perfect 4.0 GPA and are the first twins to earn co-va

Price Middle School Raising Funds for a France Summer Trip

Ten middle school students and 6 chaperones are to meet classmates from sister school on a 10-day educational trip. They are holding a fundraiser to defray cost of the trip.

7 Southwest Atlanta Area Students Named 2013 Carson Scholars

The Carson Scholars Fund announced today that 7 of 20 Atlanta area students named 2013 Carson Scholars, are from schools in SW Atlanta.

Local Woodward Academy Student Wins Scholarship for his Incredible Violin Talents

The Georgia District of Kiwanis Art and Music Showcase provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate their talents in a competitive atmosphere.

Cascade Area Students Named Gates Millennium Scholars

The Gates Millennium Scholars Program, part of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, picks 1,000 students every year who receive scholarships to use at a university or college of their choice.

7 Sandtown Band Students to Perform with the Rialto Jazz for Kids All-Star Big Band

Congrats on such a huge accomplishment!

Grand Buffet Rebounds With Passing Health Inspection

Patch rounds up some recent health inspection scores for restaurants and schools in the Cascade and southwest Atlanta communities.

9th Annual Spelman College Student Documentary Film Showcase Tonight at Midtown Theaters

Thursday, April 25, 7 p.m. at Midtown Theater in Atlanta. The documentary showcase is the culmination of a two-semester film making course for the students.

Mays High School Jazz Orchestra Wins a Spot on the Main Stage at Atlanta Jazz Festival

Atlanta Jazz Festival Announces Winners of Youth Jazz Band Competition.

Mays High School Student Wins Peachtree Road Farmers Market Design Contest

Stephen Palmer, a Junior at Benjamin E. Mays High School, was awarded 1st place for the Peachtree Road Farmers Market graphic design contest.

U.S. Surgeon General To Give Commencement Address At Spelman College May 19

Regina Benjamin, M.D., United States Surgeon General, will deliver the 2013 Spelman College commencement address.

Georgia State’s Early Childhood Education Department Teams Up With M.A. Jones Elementary

Georgia State University’s Early Childhood Education Department and Atlanta Public Schools have teamed up to promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education.

Submit Your Southwest Atlanta Pre-Prom Photos

Share your pre-prom photos with southwest Atlanta readers.

Enchanted Closet Hosts a Prom Prep 101 Program in the Cascade Area, Saturday

Prom prep is intended to prepare girls for their prom night, helping them to remain safe while having fun.

Microsoft’s YouthSpark Education Panel to Focus on Atlanta Youth Opportunity Gap

Friday, April 19, prominent leaders in Atlanta are meeting at a Microsoft YouthSpark Connection event at Morehouse College

Troubles Sleeping? Morehouse Opens State-of-the-Art Sleep Center in SW Atlanta

The sleep diagnostic center is open to all and situated right in SW Atlanta.