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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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 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.
Atlanta Public Schools has begun holding public meetings as it considers a sweeping facilities plan that could lead to school closures, consolidations and redistricting.
Atlanta Public Schools student hit after getting off bus
Police are investigating after an elementary school students was hit while getting off the school bus in Atlanta.
Police are investigating after an elementary school students was hit while getting off the school bus in Atlanta.
Atlanta teachers surprised with classroom supply shopping spree
The teachers at Atlanta's Cascade Elementary School thought they had to go a meeting but were surprised with a free “pop-up shop" filled with school supplies.
The teachers at Atlanta's Cascade Elementary School thought they had to go a meeting but were surprised with a free “pop-up shop" filled with school supplies.
Atlanta Public Schools welcomes new teachers ahead of start of 2025-26 school year
The countdown for thousands of students and educators at Atlanta Public Schools to return to the classroom is now at two weeks.
The countdown for thousands of students and educators at Atlanta Public Schools to return to the classroom is now at two weeks.
Atlanta Public Schools announces pay raise for frontline workers
Atlanta Public Schools will increase salaries for bus drivers, custodians, paraprofessionals, and nurses.
Atlanta Public Schools will increase salaries for bus drivers, custodians, paraprofessionals, and nurses.
Atlanta Public Schools extends superintendent's contract through 2028
Atlanta Public Schools has extended Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson’s contract through July 2028 following a unanimous vote by the Board of Education.
Atlanta Public Schools has extended Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson’s contract through July 2028 following a unanimous vote by the Board of Education.
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.
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.
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.