Martin Luther King Jr. High locked down over threat Monday
A possible threat prompted a precautionary lockdown at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. High School on Monday morning before law enforcement cleared the campus.
A possible threat prompted a precautionary lockdown at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. High School on Monday morning before law enforcement cleared the campus.
DeKalb school board votes 4-3 on superintendent finalist
The DeKalb County School Board selected interim leader Dr. Norman Sauce as its sole finalist for superintendent on Monday night.
The DeKalb County School Board selected interim leader Dr. Norman Sauce as its sole finalist for superintendent on Monday night.
DeKalb school board to vote on sole superintendent candidate
The DeKalb County Board of Education is set to vote Monday on whether to name Interim Chief Dr. Norman Sauce III as the district's permanent superintendent, facing pushback from critics over the lack of a broader candidate search.
The DeKalb County Board of Education is set to vote Monday on whether to name Interim Chief Dr. Norman Sauce III as the district's permanent superintendent, facing pushback from critics over the lack of a broader candidate search.
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.
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.
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.
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 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."
DeKalb County Schools will address overcrowding in a new two-phase assignment plan following community feedback that the initial process felt "top-down."
DeKalb Superintendent Sauce meets with public over school restructuring
DeKalb County Schools may close or convert about 22 schools due to low enrollment.
DeKalb County Schools may close or convert about 22 schools due to low enrollment.
DeKalb parents frustrated with board proposals to ax dozens of schools
Parents say they are frustrated with the school board’s proposals to shut down schools.
Parents say they are frustrated with the school board’s proposals to shut down schools.
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.
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.
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.
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.
DeKalb County school closures: Ashford Park Elementary parents fight proposal
The DeKalb County Board of Education is considering closing 27 schools and repurposing several others.
The DeKalb County Board of Education is considering closing 27 schools and repurposing several others.
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.
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.
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.
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.
DeKalb County School District proposes closing or repurposing 27 schools, including Cedar Grove, Lithonia, and Towers high schools, by 2030.
Trial date set for former DeKalb school superintendent Devon Horton
A trial date has been set for former DeKalb County School District Superintendent Devon Horton.
A trial date has been set for former DeKalb County School District Superintendent Devon Horton.
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.
Snapfinger Elementary School students were relocated to Columbia Elementary and Columbia High School Tuesday following a water outage at the DeKalb campus.