An Atlanta Public Schools bus. (FOX 5 Atlanta) (FOX 5 Atlanta)
ATLANTA - Atlanta Public Schools has begun holding public meetings as it considers a sweeping facilities plan that could lead to school closures, consolidations and redistricting.
What we know:
The district’s Comprehensive Long-Range Facilities Plan, known as APS Forward 2040, shows that while there are about 70,000 seats available across schools, only 50,000 students are enrolled.
Officials say the plan is intended to address overcrowded campuses, underused buildings and aging facilities, while ensuring equitable access to specialized programs.
Additional meetings are expected in October.
APS Public Meetings
In-person
Sept. 10, 6 p.m. — High School Overutilization (Maynard Jackson, North Atlanta, Midtown) at Midtown High, 929 Charles Allen Dr NE
Virtual
Sept. 8, 5–6:30 p.m. — Southeast Region (Jackson, Carver, South Atlanta)
Sept. 8, 7–8:30 p.m. — Central Region (Washington, Midtown)
Sept. 9, 5–6:30 p.m. — Northwest Region (Douglass, North Atlanta)
Sept. 9, 7–8:30 p.m. — Southwest Region (Mays, Therrell)
Recordings will be posted on the APS Forward 2040 dashboard, and a community survey is open until Sept. 15.
District leaders plan to present final recommendations in November and adopt a plan by December. If approved, the changes could include converting K-8 schools to elementary campuses, merging several schools, and expanding others.