Students moved after power outage at Sagamore Hills Elementary

A fallen tree knocked out power near Sagamore Hills Elementary School in DeKalb County, forcing students to relocate on Monday morning, leaving dozens without electricity on the first day of school.

Feds investigate DeKalb schools over sexual assault data

Federal education officials have launched an investigation into the DeKalb County School District over inaccurate reports of sexual assault and harassment allegations involving school employees, officials said.

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.

DeKalb County schools delay plan to close dozens of schools

DeKalb County school officials are delaying a project that proposed closing or converting more than 20 schools after facing intense parent criticism.

DeKalb schools split assignment plan into two phases

DeKalb County Schools will address overcrowding in a new two-phase assignment plan following community feedback that the initial process felt "top-down."

Wanted person at large after DeKalb County raid triggers lockdown

Authorities are still searching for a wanted individual following a loud warrant service and school lockdown in Lithonia on Tuesday.

Parents protest at Lakeside High over DeKalb plan to shut down 22 schools

The DeKalb County School District is another step closer to a plan to close 22 schools over the next several years, a proposal that drew around 100 protesters to Lakeside High School on Monday afternoon.

DeKalb parents criticize school district's response during tornado warning

DeKalb County school officials have gotten backlash from parents who say children were put in harm's way when the district waited to send a message during a Monday morning tornado warning.

McNair student struck by pellet while riding school bus

A McNair Middle School student was injured on Thursday while riding the bus home from school, officials said.

Man runs to McNair Middle School after being shot, officials say

A shooting at a DeKalb County AutoZone sent a victim running to McNair Middle School for help on Wednesday. Police are currently investigating.

DeKalb school board hears from parents on restructuring proposal

The DeKalb County Board of Education is considering a proposal to close 27 schools, add capacity to 11, and convert eight others. School leaders held a meeting on Monday night to hear from parents about the proposed restructuring.

DeKalb County Schools proposes closing 27 schools, repurposing 8

DeKalb County School District proposes closing or repurposing 27 schools, including Cedar Grove, Lithonia, and Towers high schools, by 2030.

Snapfinger Elementary School students relocated after water issue

Snapfinger Elementary School students were relocated to Columbia Elementary and Columbia High School Tuesday following a water outage at the DeKalb campus.

Man dead after opening fire on DeKalb deputies at Lithonia home

A man is dead after a barricade situation on Young Road in Lithonia. Police say he opened fire on officers at the scene.

Former DeKalb superintendent granted bond on assault, child cruelty charges

Former DeKalb Superintendent Devon Horton was granted a $25,000 bond with a "no in-person contact" order after being charged with domestic assault and child cruelty.

Former DeKalb Superintendent Devon Horton arrested for assaulting wife

Former DeKalb Schools Superintendent Devon Horton was arrested Saturday and charged with aggravated assault – strangulation and child cruelty following a domestic incident.