APS changes start date for upcoming school year
The district changed the start date for the 2025/2026 school year from Friday, Aug. 1 to Monday, Aug. 4.
Atlanta offering free lunch for children throughout summer
The summer-long food program feeds children lunch at 13 different sites around the city. The city says it wants to give out 3,000 meals a day, totaling 150,000 meals throughout the summer.
APS budget boosts school-level funding by $45M, cuts central office costs
The Atlanta Board of Education approved a $1.3 billion budget for fiscal year 2026.
Benjamin Mays HS student killed at party 2 years ago awarded diploma
Bre’Asia Powell, a 16-year-old Benjamin Mays High School student killed two years ago, was awarded an honorary diploma during this year’s graduation ceremony.
Carver Early College in Atlanta evacuated because of bomb threat
Students and employees were evacuated from Carver Early College high school on McDonough Boulevard SE in Atlanta on Wednesday morning due to a bomb threat that was called in.
Missing 10-year-old Atlanta boy found after returning home
A 10-year-old Atlanta boy who was reported missing on Wednesday is back home safe with his family.
Student hospitalized after fight at Maynard Jackson High School
Two students were involved in a fight at Maynard Jackson High School, linked to an ongoing community dispute.
Scissors attack prompts full lockdown at Atlanta school
A student was injured in an attack involving a pair of scissors at North Atlanta High School on Monday afternoon.
Student caught with gun in bookbag at Midtown High School
A student was arrested Thursday morning after attempting to bring a weapon into Midtown High School, according to Atlanta Public Schools.
Georgia Senate approves bill to ban cell phones in elementary, middle schools
The Georgia Senate passed a bill banning cell phones at public elementary and middle schools, effective July 2026 if signed into law.
Atlanta Public Schools superintendent plans to boost reading scores, pay
Dr. Bryan Johnson, the new Atlanta Public Schools superintendent, focused his first 100 days on gathering feedback from parents and teachers.
Child may have brought weapon on Atlanta Public Schools bus, school district says
Atlanta Public Schools (APS) police are investigating an incident in which a child may have brought a weapon onboard a school bus Monday afternoon.
Atlanta school opens wellness center 1 year after shooting on campus
Exactly year after four students were injured in an after-school shooting, Atlanta's Benjamin E. Mays High School is cutting the ribbon on a new wellness center to help student mental health.
Lockdown lifted at Mays High School after search for suspect in stolen car
Two Atlanta schools located near the west side of the Perimeter were placed on lockdown on Thursday.
Tour Atlanta's new $115M training facility for first responders
We are getting our first look at the state-of-the-art Atlanta Public Safety Training Center that has caused so much controversy.
Atlanta Public Schools launches initiative to boost police recruitment
The Chief of the Atlanta Public Schools Police Department says his officers deal with a lot more than violent tragedy.
Atlanta Public School bus catches fire Friday morning
An Atlanta Public Schools school bus caught fire early Friday morning.
Atlanta’s plan to transform abandoned schools into affordable housing
The city of Atlanta and Atlanta Public Schools have announced a partnership to provide affordable housing and green space, a plan that has been in the works for some time.
Atlanta Public School heightens campus security Thursday after threats
Students at Atlanta Public Schools will head to class on Thursday morning with increased security while school officials and police investigate multiple violent threats more than a week after the Apalachee High School shooting.
Atlanta Public Schools hosting community violence prevention summit
Atlanta Public Schools (APS) is collaborating with the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office to host the Peace & Prevention Community Violence Prevention Summit.