Georgia

• AtlantaEducationSep 26

  Spelman and Clark Atlanta Among 24 Schools Awarded Home Depot Grants

  Spelman College and Clark Atlanta University were among 24 schools receiving Home Depot's Retool Your School grants for campus upgrades. The program awarded Campus Improvement Grants and Innovation Lounge Grants to celebrate Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Both Atlanta institutions are repeat recipients of the funding.

• AtlantaEducationSep 26

  Georgia Tech opens new residence hall with 862 beds for first-year students

  Georgia Tech opened the Bud & Val Peterson Residence Hall at the start of the fall 2026 semester, the first new traditional dorm built on campus in 60 years. The eight-story building features 862 beds, collaborative learning areas, an esports lounge, and sustainable design targeting LEED Gold certification.

• AtlantaEducationSep 23

  Atlanta Public Schools parents demand clarity on 16-school closure implementation

  At a community meeting on September 23, parents and residents expressed concerns about Atlanta Public Schools' plan to close or repurpose 16 schools under the APS Forward 2040 consolidation plan, citing issues with student transportation and inadequate parent outreach. The district plans to repurpose one school as a community hub and improve communication efforts.

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