Safety ‘top of mind’ for parents as Georgia students head back to school

Thousands of students around the metro Atlanta area will see updated safety precautions when they head back to class for the new school year.

Back-to-school giveaways support metro-Atlanta students

On Sunday, a giveaway on Northside Drive supports Atlanta Public Schools students living in Vine City, English Avenue, and Castleberry Hills neighborhoods. The giveaway is from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., hosted by Dome Atlanta at 174 Northside Drive.

APS educator's Minecraft game 'Good Trouble' spreading across the globe

Minecraft and APS educator Felisa Ford wanted to do something to elevate the minds and experiences of Americans. The result is a very popular game called "Good Trouble" that is spreading around the world.

Struggling senior says he's grateful for the second chance at graduation success

Chalmers had some various academic challenges his first three years of high school and missed a lot of coursework despite his grandmother's efforts to intervene.

Loeffler, Greater Georgia question fairness in APS voter registration events

Former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler said her voter registration and engagement group is not being allowed to hold an event at one Atlanta high school, while an organization founded by Democrat Stacey Abrams is.

City of Atlanta and Decatur schools end mask mandates

Starting Tuesday, students and staff in both Atlanta and Decatur schools will be able to head into their classrooms without wearing a mandatory mask.

Atlanta middle school locked down in response to social media threat

An Atlanta Public Schools spokesperson said Sutton Middle School staff was on lockdown on Tuesday after a student made an alleged threat against the school on social media.

Kirkwood residents concerned about future schools use as Atlanta Public Schools grows

The Kirkwood Neighborhood Organization, KNO, has some ideas that board members said won't solve everything, but could make a difference if overcrowding becomes more prevalent.

Douglass High School pivots to online classes after small fire, officials say

School officials say students and educators at Frederick Douglass High School will be pivoting to virtual learning on Friday after a small fire forced the school to evacuate and damaged a portion of the school.

Atlanta Public Schools offering COVID tests to employees, students

Atlanta Public Schools plan to return to in-person learning next week and are offering COVID-19 testing for employees and students this Thursday and Friday.