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.
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.
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.
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.
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 plead to Atlanta school board to stop proposed school closures
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.
APS unveils final plan to repurpose 16 schools, save millions
Atlanta Public Schools released a plan to repurpose 16 schools, saving up to $25 million annually and reducing capacity districtwide; several projects would rely on ESPLOST funding and begin after the 2026–2027 school year.
16-year-old arrested for firing shot near Booker T. Washington High School
A 16-year-old was arrested after allegedly firing a gun toward Atlanta police near Booker T. Washington High School.
APS updates facilities plan with new options
Atlanta Public Schools is updating its proposed facilities plan, which includes new options for closing or repurposing schools as part of an effort to save money and optimize resources.
Atlanta high schools to receive new baseball, softball fields from Braves
The Braves Foundation is donating new turf baseball and softball fields to high schools in Atlanta.
Mary Lin Elementary students take action to help Atlanta’s overfilled animal shelters
A group of students at Mary Lin Elementary School in Candler Park are working to fight the overcrowding at metro animal shelters.
Atlanta school on the chopping block is a 'lifeline' to community, residents say
The community surrounding Dunbar Elementary School is fighting to keep it open, as Atlanta Public Schools grapples with a massive hole in its budget.
Atlanta School Board candidates debate budget, possible school closures
Eight of 13 Atlanta school board candidates discussed the $1.85 billion APS budget and potential school closures.
Douglass High educators credit ‘determination and details’ for student success
Atlanta Public Schools achieved a record 90.48% graduation rate, the highest in district history.
Atlanta Public Schools sees spike with 2025 graduation rate
Atlanta Public Schools’ 2025 graduation rate hit 90.48%, surpassing Georgia’s 87.2% for the third straight year.
Judge says he will toss 'Stop Cop City' RICO charges
Judge Kevin Farmer said he will throw out a case against dozens of protesters accused of a yearslong conspiracy to halt construction of a police and firefighter training facility in Atlanta.
APS redistricting: Which schools could close or be repurposed
Atlanta Public Schools is considering almost two dozen scenarios to make it more efficient.
Atlanta Public Schools considers closing multiple schools
Atlanta Public Schools is considering closing or repurposing up to 13 schools in an effort to make the district more efficient.
Atlanta Public Schools holding public meetings on closures and redistricting
Atlanta Public Schools has begun holding public meetings as it considers a sweeping facilities plan that could lead to school closures, consolidations and redistricting.