Atlanta Public Schools Police Department launches new tactical, drone units
The Atlanta Public Schools Police Department launched its first tactical unit and drone unit to handle campus threats.
The Atlanta Public Schools Police Department launched its first tactical unit and drone unit to handle campus threats.
Back-to-school events in metro Atlanta and North Georgia 2026
A guide to the 2026 back-to-school bashes and free school supply giveaways happening across counties as the summer comes to an end for students and educators.
A guide to the 2026 back-to-school bashes and free school supply giveaways happening across counties as the summer comes to an end for students and educators.
Atlanta Public Schools considers new limits on classroom screen time
The proposed policy would set daily limits based on grade level.
The proposed policy would set daily limits based on grade level.
Atlanta school worker on leave after video shows student being choked
A metro Atlanta mother is demanding immediate accountability after a disturbing video emerged showing a high school worker allegedly choking her teenage son during class.
A metro Atlanta mother is demanding immediate accountability after a disturbing video emerged showing a high school worker allegedly choking her teenage son during class.
Video shows 'complete mayhem' during Atlanta high school graduation fight
An Atlanta high school graduation fight broke out Thursday outside a commencement ceremony on the Georgia Tech campus.
An Atlanta high school graduation fight broke out Thursday outside a commencement ceremony on the Georgia Tech campus.
No gas leak found at Sutton Middle School after evacuation
Sutton Middle School was evacuated Friday morning due to a possible gas leak, according to Atlanta Public Schools officials.
Sutton Middle School was evacuated Friday morning due to a possible gas leak, according to Atlanta Public Schools officials.
Metro Atlanta school districts increase bonuses to employees
Several school districts across metro Atlanta are increasing the number of employees set to receive bonuses in the coming months to ensure support staff are not left behind.
Several school districts across metro Atlanta are increasing the number of employees set to receive bonuses in the coming months to ensure support staff are not left behind.
Atlanta Public Schools announces bonus for employees
Atlanta Public Schools announced it will provide a one-time bonus of up to $2,000 to employees across the district.
Atlanta Public Schools announced it will provide a one-time bonus of up to $2,000 to employees across the district.
Fire prompts evacuation at South Atlanta High School
Students and staff at South Atlanta High School were evacuated Tuesday afternoon after a fire broke out on campus.
Students and staff at South Atlanta High School were evacuated Tuesday afternoon after a fire broke out on campus.
George Washington Carver STEAM Academy closing after next school year
The George Washington Carver STEAM Academy is set to close after the 2026-2027 school year as part of a restructuring plan approved by the Atlanta Board of Education in December 2025.
The George Washington Carver STEAM Academy is set to close after the 2026-2027 school year as part of a restructuring plan approved by the Atlanta Board of Education in December 2025.
Cascade elementary crowned Georgia state math champions
Students answered 7,773 math questions correctly in December to secure the state title.
Students answered 7,773 math questions correctly in December to secure the state title.
New rules after North Atlanta High School student stabbed with scissors
North Atlanta High School is implementing several new safety measures just days after a special needs student was stabbed during a fight on campus.
North Atlanta High School is implementing several new safety measures just days after a special needs student was stabbed during a fight on campus.
Student stabbed in eye at North Atlanta High School
A student was hospitalized after being stabbed multiple times with scissors during a fight at North Atlanta High School.
A student was hospitalized after being stabbed multiple times with scissors during a fight at North Atlanta High School.
Atlanta Public Schools approves plan to close or repurpose 16 schools
APS approved a districtwide plan to close or repurpose 16 schools starting in 2027 during Wednesday night's meeting.
APS approved a districtwide plan to close or repurpose 16 schools starting in 2027 during Wednesday night's meeting.
LIVE: Georgia runoff election results for 2025 municipal races
Polls closed Tuesday night across Georgia as voters decided dozens of municipal runoff races that will set the direction for several metro cities heading into 2026.
Polls closed Tuesday night across Georgia as voters decided dozens of municipal runoff races that will set the direction for several metro cities heading into 2026.
Rally against proposed Atlanta school closures planned for Tuesday
Activists and community members are preparing to rally Tuesday as they urge the Atlanta Board of Education to reject a proposal that would close or repurpose 16 Atlanta Public Schools campuses.
Activists and community members are preparing to rally Tuesday as they urge the Atlanta Board of Education to reject a proposal that would close or repurpose 16 Atlanta Public Schools campuses.
Westside residents push back on APS plan, call for inclusion in decisions
Atlanta’s Westside residents are speaking out against the APS plan to repurpose 16 schools, saying the proposal deepens disinvestment and gentrification while calling for inclusion in education and city funding decisions.
Atlanta’s Westside residents are speaking out against the APS plan to repurpose 16 schools, saying the proposal deepens disinvestment and gentrification while calling for inclusion in education and city funding decisions.
APS faces backlash over proposal to close Continental Colony Elementary School
Parents argue closing Continental Colony Elementary would cost more than keeping it open.
Parents argue closing Continental Colony Elementary would cost more than keeping it open.
Parents plead to Atlanta school board to stop proposed school closures
Atlanta Public Schools plans to close or repurpose 16 schools.
Atlanta Public Schools plans to close or repurpose 16 schools.
Student arrested after gun detected at Booker T. Washington High School
A student at Booker T. Washington High School was arrested after the Evolv system detected a gun in a backpack.
A student at Booker T. Washington High School was arrested after the Evolv system detected a gun in a backpack.