A DeKalb mother says she withdrew her 12-year-old from McNair Middle after videos showed classmates slapping and dragging him; the district is investigating.

New analyses show nearly half of Georgia families with young children live in child‑care deserts, costing the state billions and straining providers.

Georgia’s lottery‑funded pre‑K serves four‑year‑olds only; advocates and researchers are pushing a phased pilot to include 3‑year‑olds, but funding and capacity are the big obstacles.