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Latest reporting from the Education desk.
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Latest reporting from the Education desk.
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Latest reporting from the Education desk.
Education
Johns Creek High School listed for upgrades in $1.3B SPLOST vote
Fulton County Schools Superintendent Mike Looney previewed a $1.3 billion ESPLOST renewal vote set for Nov. 3 and reported early gains from the district's phone-free school policy during a North Fulton chamber podcast, with Johns Creek High School named for critical facility upgrades.
Education
Johns Creek Academic Bowl team finishes season ranked No. 2 in the nation
Johns Creek High School's Academic Bowl team finished the season ranked No. 2 nationally and placed seventh out of 72 teams at the 2026 PACE National Scholastic Championship, extending a four-year streak of first-place finishes at every regular-season tournament.
Johns Creek, GA
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SatPatchy Fog88°F20%
SunPatchy Fog89°F20%
MonMostly Sunny91°F12%
TueSunny92°F10%
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Education
Johns Creek High School listed for upgrades in $1.3B SPLOST vote
Fulton County Schools Superintendent Mike Looney previewed a $1.3 billion ESPLOST renewal vote set for Nov. 3 and reported early gains from the district's phone-free school policy during a North Fulton chamber podcast, with Johns Creek High School named for critical facility upgrades.
Johns Creek, GA
72°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Feels like 72° · 39% rain
SatPatchy Fog88°F20%
SunPatchy Fog89°F20%
MonMostly Sunny91°F12%
TueSunny92°F10%
WedSunny93°F9%
ThuSunny94°F9%
FriSunny94°F20%
Education
Johns Creek High School listed for upgrades in $1.3B SPLOST vote
Fulton County Schools Superintendent Mike Looney previewed a $1.3 billion ESPLOST renewal vote set for Nov. 3 and reported early gains from the district's phone-free school policy during a North Fulton chamber podcast, with Johns Creek High School named for critical facility upgrades.
Johns Creek, GA
72°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Feels like 72° · 39% rain
SatPatchy Fog88°F20%
SunPatchy Fog89°F20%
MonMostly Sunny91°F12%
TueSunny92°F10%
WedSunny93°F9%
ThuSunny94°F9%
FriSunny94°F20%
Education
Fulton Schools cut AC breakdowns 70%, but Northview's aging units still being replaced
Fulton County Schools' preventive maintenance program has cut first-day AC service calls by 70%, but Northview High School's aging HVAC systems, which caused fire-alarm evacuations in January 2024, are still being phased out as students return Monday, August 3.
Education
First Day Fulton wraps up as Johns Creek families prep for Aug. 3 start
Fulton County Schools held its 10th annual First Day Fulton back-to-school fair Saturday, July 25, drawing thousands across two sites, as Johns Creek families prepare for the Monday, August 3 start of classes.
Education
Johns Creek weighs joining Fulton's emergency tax collection petition
A backlog of 292 unprocessed land packages has stalled Fulton County's 2026 tax digest, preventing the school district from setting its millage rate or collecting local property tax revenue that accounts for more than 60% of its budget. The Johns Creek City Council votes Monday, July 27, on joining a Superior Court petition to authorize interim tax collection.
Education
Hilliard Elementary earns national Leader in Me recognition
Asa G. Hilliard Elementary earned the Leader in Me Lighthouse School designation, a national honor from FranklinCovey Education, after a three-year effort to embed student leadership practices into daily instruction across the Fulton County school.
Education
North Fulton nonprofit packs 1,300 backpacks ahead of August 3 school start
North Fulton Community Charities mobilized 200 volunteers July 20–22 to fill backpacks with school supplies for more than 1,300 students in the North Fulton area, with distribution running through Saturday, July 25, less than two weeks before Fulton County Schools classes begin Monday, August 3.
Education
All three Johns Creek-area high schools rank in Georgia's top 15
Johns Creek High, Chattahoochee High, and Northview High all placed in Niche's 2026 top 15 Georgia public high schools, earning recognition from State Rep. Dr. Michelle Au as the district faces a $56.9 million budget deficit heading into the new school year.
Education
Fulton County school board schedules July 30 millage rate hearing amid $56.9 million budget gap
The Fulton County Board of Education will hold its first required millage rate hearing on Thursday, July 30, a key step toward setting the school property tax rate as the district manages a $56.9 million budget deficit funded by reserves.
Education
Johns Creek families prep for August 3 school start as district touts climate rating
Fulton County Schools announced a district-wide Climate Five-Star Rating on Monday, July 20, though individual school results have not been released; Johns Creek families can gear up for the August 3 start at the July 25 First Day Fulton resource fair.
Education
Fulton Schools' drone team claims third consecutive Georgia title
Two Fulton County Schools seniors with no prior aviation experience won the 2026 Georgia state drone championship, marking the district career academy's third straight title in a program open to Johns Creek-area high schoolers.
Education
Milton High student wins Jimmy Award, Broadway's top honor for teen actors
Milton High School student Jake James won the Jimmy Award for Best Performance by an Actor on June 22 in New York City, earning a $25,000 scholarship and becoming the third Fulton County Schools student to win the national honor since 2009.
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