Man arrested after 14-year-old says he sexually assaulted her, officials say
Raymond Sookram, of Canton, was arrested Thursday and charged with aggravated child molestation, trafficking a person for sexual servitude and interference with custody.
Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez
US Defense Department directs Emory University to conduct security audit
The U.S. Department of Defense has directed Emory University to conduct a “research security audit” and present its findings by next week or risk losing federal funding.
Credit: Marcie LaCerte
Georgia ranks in the middle in many education categories. Is that a problem?
Georgia tends to rank in the middle on topics like academics, teacher pay and spending, but has made recent steps toward improvement.
Credit: Miguel Martinez/AJC
Georgia governor race: Bottoms and Jackson say they’ll raise teacher pay
Both Georgia gubernatorial candidates want to raise teacher pay and improve literacy rates if elected.
Credit: Philip Robibero
Revenue or revitalization: Mayor’s legacy project hinges on school board
The Atlanta Board of Education will cast the deciding vote on Mayor Dickens’ idea to extend taxing districts, sacrificing revenue for revitalization. They are in no hurry.
Credit: JOHN SPINK / AJC
Georgia’s physician shortage is at crisis level, partially because of academic institutions
Changes are needed to address the physician shortage in Georgia and across the nation.
Credit: AP Photo/Chris Pizzello
Spider-Man grapples with a familiar foe for many young people: Loneliness
The new Spider-Man movie tackles a challenging issue for many young people — loneliness.
Credit: C.J. Bartunek / cjbartunek@gmail.com
Athens police investigating possible sexual assault of UGA student
Police are investigating a possible sexual assault of a University of Georgia student in downtown Athens.
Credit: Hyosub Shin/AJC
Georgia greenlights 3-year college bachelor’s degree
Georgia is the most recent state to endorse a concept that’s been percolating across the U.S. in recent years: a more cost-effective college degree.
If Atlanta Public Schools board extends TADs, future funding will be at risk
Atlanta Public Schools board of education should not vote to extend Tax Allocation Districts, which will divert funding away from future generations of students.















