I-Team: Thousands ticketed by school zone cameras set up further from the school than law allows
The FOX 5 I-Team found a pair of automated school zone cameras in southwest Atlanta set up too far away from an elementary school under Georgia law, but the city and Atlanta Public Schools aren't budging on more than 6K citations issued there. Under the 2018 law legalizing the cameras, school zones must be within 1,000 feet of a school boundary, but one camera for the Fickett Elementary school zone stands double that distance away.
Back-to-school events and giveaways in metro Atlanta | 2024
List of back-to-school events and giveaways in the metro Atlanta area for 2024.
Dr. Bryan Johnson approved as next Atlanta Public Schools superintendent
Dr. Bryan Johnson has officially been selected as the next superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools. The vote was unanimous.
Mother of APS student claims teacher choked her son
The mother of a Crawford Long Middle School student has taken legal action against Atlanta Public Schools after she claims her son was strangled by his teacher.
After I-Team investigations, ATL and Riverdale to automatically refund drivers wrongly ticketed by speed cams
Drivers who automatically received speeding tickets from school zone cameras, which they didn't deserve, will get their money back automatically. The FOX 5 I-Team uncovered thousands of bogus tickets caused by cameras being out of sync with flashing school zone lights. Two cities, Atlanta and Riverdale, have begun issuing refunds, and motorists won't have to go out of their way to get their money back.
Community members call on APS superintendent finalist to prioritize equity in schools
For some, it was the first time meeting Johnson, who was named the sole finalist last week.
Atlanta Public Schools cheating scandal: Remaining defendants make deals to avoid prison
The scandal brought national attention to the pressures and potential negative consequences of high-stakes testing in the education system.
Tennessee educator named sole finalist for Atlanta Public Schools superintendent job
After months of searching, the Atlanta Board of Education has picked Dr. Bryan Johnson as its sole candidate to be APS's next superintendent.
Where faulty school zone flashers caused unfair tickets, clearer street signs might have allayed confusion
In the spot on Memorial Drive where faulty school zone flashers misled thousands of drivers into unfair speeding tickets, the FOX 5 I-Team finds clearer street signs might have allayed confusion, but original plans approved by GDOT got changed by the city and the private camera contractor.
Atlanta Public Schools approves largest teacher pay raise in 15 years
It's the largest pay raise for Atlanta Public School teachers since 2009.
I-Team finds more school zone cameras ticketed drivers unfairly, this time in east Atlanta
The FOX 5 I-Team found thousands more bogus tickets issued by automated school zone speed cameras, this time on a busy road in East Atlanta. People ticketed unfairly will receive refunds.
Atlanta Public Schools cheating trial: Convicted educators implore court for mercy
Six former educators who were involved in the longest and most expensive case in Georgia history are asking for justice tempered with mercy.
Atlanta Public Schools students recognized at special event
The Atlanta Public Schools (APS) Board of Education held its annual Student Recognition Event last night at the Georgia State Convocation Center on Capitol Avenue.
When will Atlanta's school board pick a new superintendent?
Erika Mitchell, the chair of the board, spoke exclusively on camera with FOX 5's Rob DiRienzo on Thursday.
Top public high schools in Georgia, according to U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report has released its annual rankings of Best High Schools in the nation, including data on nearly 25,000 public high schools across 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Sylvan Middle School evacuated after receiving bomb threat
Students and staff at Sylvan Middle School near Campbellton Road and Sylvan Road SW were evacuated on Thursday afternoon because of a bomb threat.
Atlanta Board of Education extending search for next superintendent
After what it calls "careful thought and consideration," the Atlanta Board of Education will extend its search for its next superintendent.
MARTA expansion: Atlanta Mayor Dickens announces new stations, more during speech
Mayor Andre Dickens will lay out his top priorities for Atlanta in the upcoming years at the annual State of the City Address.
Washington HS staff member placed on administrative leave, Atlanta school district says
Atlanta Public Schools says it is investigating an allegation of an inappropriate relationship between a staff member and a student at Booker T. Washington High School.
March Summits aim to change Mays High's reputation, student outlook
An event at Benjamin E. Mays High School on Thursday aimed to show students that violence does not have to have a place in their future.