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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.