Local Student Wins Sun Life Rising Star Scholarship

Ce'Darius Glaze, who goes to Therrell High School, was among the award recipients who got a big surprise.

Local Educators Awarded for their Excellence in SW Atlanta Schools

8 APS educators, six teachers and two principals, had been named one of the 2012 AFAEE winners in education excellence.

Atlanta Resident Starts Petition To Remove Superintendent Davis

Molly Read Woo started the online effort late Sunday night.

SW and NW Atlanta Parents and APS Invites You to the APS Strategic Planning Meeting on Monday

Hosts will be Atlanta Public Schools, and the SW & NW Atlanta Parents & Partners for Schools.

Calling All Men, the Next Real Men Read is Friday 12/7

Derrick Boazman's successful reading program continues Friday December 7th at Bethune Elementary school

Former UGA Football Players Give Back to Washington High School

Former UGA football legends Matt Stinchcomb, Jon Stinchcomb, David Greene and D.J. Shockley joined volunteers for a community service project at Booker T. Washington High School last week.

“Black Women and the Wellness Revolution: Why We Can’t Wait.” A Panel Discussion at Spelman

“Black Women and the Wellness Revolution: Why We Can’t Wait.” Part of the “Hot Topics” speaker series, presented by the Spelman College Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement on December 6th.

Party For a Cause and Donate Unused Pajamas to the 'Jammy Jam' at KIPP STRIVE

The Pajama Program is a national organization that collects pajamas and books for under privileged children that are often housed in shelters and foster homes.

Westlake High School PTA News Brief

Portions from the weekly newsblast by Dr. Rivera, Principal, of Westlake High School.

86th Annual Spelman/Morehouse Christmas Carol Concert - Be There

It’s a holiday tradition you don’t want to miss! The annual Spelman-Morehouse Christmas Carol concert.

Your Vote Can Help Renaissance Montessori School on Cascade Win a New Playground

The program that receives the highest number of votes will be awarded the $50,000 grand-prize grant.

Minutes from the November Cliftondale Community Club Meeting Including Reports on Cliftondale Elem. and Westlake High

The Cliftondale Community Club, Inc. held its monthly meeting November 12, 2012 at the Cliftondale Community Center on Butner Road. President Stanley Knowles chaired the meeting.

Emc2 and C.T. Martin Hosts the Mays Cluster Schools & Community Parade on Saturday 11/17

If you live in the Mays Cluster community; If your chiId(ren) attend a Mays cluster school; If you own a business, or If you just love SW Atlanta . . . Come out to the Mays Community Parade and Festival!

Tri-Cities High School's Award Winning Drama Program Opens August Wilson’s 'Seven Guitars'

Seven Guitars runs from November 15th - November 18th.

Students at West Manor Elementary Perform Shakespeare’s 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream'

A cast of sixty-four students from West Manor Elementary School, will present their first Shakespearean production. There is a show on Thursday and Friday.

Morehouse College Appoints New President, John Wilson Jr.

John Silvanus Wilson Jr. will become the 11th President of Morehouse College

Key Demographics ‘Lock-in’ at Spelman to Watch the 2012 Presidential Election Results

The Election Day “lock-in” brings together constituents from all of the Atlanta University Center institutions as well as surrounding communities to watch and give immediate reaction to the results of the 2012 Presidential race.

Students from Conley Hills Elementary in East Point Sweep GEMA Art Contest and Show How to Deal with a Storm

Conley Hills students sweep the top 3 spots in the Georgia Emergency Management competition.

Letter to the Editor: Charter School Advocate and Mom will Vote No

1 Mother's reason behind her vote of No, regarding the Charter School Amendment.

Ceasar Mitchell, Ready to Host the 13th Semi-Annual College Prep Series on Saturday

The College Prep Series is offered twice a year, in the fall and spring, to help students reach their higher education goals. The series exposes students to college entrance exams in a simulated test environment and provides feedback to them on their pe

Video: West End Academy Principal, Dr. Evelyn Mobley, Awarded $7500 by AtlantaFamilies.org

Atlanta Families’ Awards for Excellence in Education (AFAEE) surprised 8 educators with a surprise party celebrating their success in education.

Carver College on Cascade Road Celebrates Homecoming 2012

Let’s go out and support Dr. Crummie and our neighborhood college, Carver!!!!

Westlake High School Seniors take part in "Prepping for College Day"

Westlake High School is a diverse and prominent institution of learning located in southwest Atlanta, Georgia.

Morehouse College Announces Cuts and Layoffs due to Low Enrollment

Morehouse college will let go some faculty and staff to make necessary budget cuts.

SNAPPS Hosts Meeting on Charter Schools Amendment Ballot Question, October 22nd

Southwest and Northwest Parents and Partners for Schools (SNAPPS) will host a meeting on Monday to discuss the Charter Schools Amendment question that is on November's Ballot.

Morris Brown College is Still Here and Celebrating Homecoming All Week Long

Morris Brown College may be down, but the student body says not to count them out.

The Andrew Young Leadership Forum Series Continues Wednesday with Andrew Young

A conversation with Ambassador Andrew Young on "Leadership in the International Arena."

Video: Jesse Jackson Urges Students at Atlanta Tech to Make a Statement on Monday and Vote in Mass

Jesse Jackson visited students from Atlanta Technical College on Friday and asked them to rally to vote on the 1st day of early voting, Monday.

Kipp Strive Academy Scores A '95' On Health Inspection

More Cascade and southwest Atlanta schools get excellent marks on health inspection.s

Fulton County Schools Superintendent Presents the Strategic Plan on Wednesday at The Fox

"Building our Future," how will you contribute?

Actress Meagan Good to Host 'Bridge DA Gap' Launch Party, a Youth Development Program

Bridge DA Gap is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) youth development movement founded by Grammy-nominated producer and former head of production at Grand Hustle Records, Kevin “Khao” Cates.

Westlake High School & Communities In Schools Awarded $75,000 Grant from AT&T

This grant allows Westlake to provide additional support and services to our ninth grade students and their families.

GNC Smoothie on Cascade and Local Schools Score High on Health Inspections

More Cascade schools get all 'A's' on health inspections in this week's report.

Clark Atlanta University Lifts its Suspension of the “Mighty Marching Panthers” Band

Clark Atlanta University releases its official statement.

Summerhill Native, Mattie Terrell Mero, Celebrates 90th Birthday at her Washington High Alma Mater

The former student turns 90 and wishes to celebrate at her old high school.

Cracking the Code to Global Commrece and Unfettered Wealth

Kevin Chavous speaks @ KIPP Collegiate Academy

Child Sexual Trafficking Community Awareness Forum

Annual Men and Boys Breakfast

Converge Media Summit