Clarke County School District

Proposed schools budget calls for $241M in spending, $52M in reserves

Some lawmakers cite concerns that the development is too auto-centric — Clarke schools could change their schedule — UGA Coliseum to be repaired before next basketball season

In brief: Listening sessions this week for 5-year plan — ACC commissioners discuss Olympic Drive proposal — State tax revenue decreased — Former President Trump remains popular in Georgia — UGA softball wins — UGA baseball faced Gators — Atlanta Braves win — Atlanta Hawks lose

New budget slashes higher ed — legislators pass bill increasing financial aid — Clarke County Schools seeks input on strategic plan — unemployment falls slightly

The Clarke County School District is beginning work on a new five-year strategic plan.

In brief: Medical debt cancelled for thousands of Georgians — Clarke Count School District works on new 5-year plan — crack down on Georgia Power's Plant Vogtle — UGA women's basketball lose — March Madness update — UGA softball wins — UGA baseball lose

Cedar Shoals and Clarke Central High Schools are among 273 Georgia high schools named AP Honor Schools.

In brief: What we know (and don't know) after the grand jury report comes out — Clarke Board of Education wants changes to mall agreement — two Clarke high schools get AP honors — Plant Vogtle launch delayed again — Senate bill targets librarians

Reviewers commended school board members for a focus on professional learning, reviewing and revising policy and other items.

Superintendent Robbie Hooker wants to refocus efforts on boosting reading scores, improving communications, and examining the district's organizational structure.