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.

6 DeKalb County schools removed from federal improvement list

Six DeKalb County schools were removed from federal improvement lists after showing academic progress, while three others were added to the TSI list for additional support needs.

Dunwoody High School to name part of stadium after Ryan Seacrest

Dunwoody High School will name its new press box and stadium seating after alumnus Ryan Seacrest, honoring the TV and radio star’s legacy as “The Voice of Dunwoody."

Druid Hills High fate could be decided Monday

The DeKalb County Board of Education could decide the future of Druid Hills High School as early as next week.

Third DeKalb family alleges sexual assault on school bus

A third DeKalb County family has come forward to claim their 9-year-old autistic daughter was sexually assaulted while riding her school bus.

Family says non-verbal 7-year-old assaulted on DeKalb school bus

A DeKalb County family is frustrated after DeKalb school officials told them their 7-year-old with autism was sexually assaulted by another minor on the school bus.

DeKalb County interim superintendent receives one-year contract

The DeKalb County Board of Education approved a one-year contract for interim superintendent Dr. Norman C. Sauce III, who pledged to continue advancing student success and district stability.