Fulton County to relax mandatory mask restrictions in schools

Fulton County's school superintendent announced that masks will become optional for students, staff, and visitors 30 days after the COVID-19 vaccine is eligible for students 5 years old or older.

Heightened police presence at Tri-Cities High School after fights, threats of violence

There was a heavy police presence at Tri-Cities High School in East Point Thursday following a threat of violence that was made on social media, and several fights on campus. A fight on campus Wednesday led to a soft lockdown at the school.

Centennial High student stabbed during fight on campus, officials say

A Roswell high school student is recovering after being stabbed in the stomach by a classmate on campus, school officials say.

3 more Fulton County schools to learn virtually starting Monday

The school district announced Westlake High School, Sandtown Middle School and Renaissance Middle School are moving to remote learning starting Sept. 13.

Multiple Fulton County schools go to virtual due to COVID-19 positivity rate

A Fulton County Schools spokesperson said Banneker High School, Gullatt Elementary School, Liberty Point Elementary School and Fulton County Schools’ College and Career Academy are located in areas of the county that passed the 1,250 cases per 100,000 threshold, triggering virtual learning beginning Sept. 13.

Two classes with Fulton County Schools go remote learning due to high COVID-19 cases

Fulton County Schools said the fifth-grade class at Lake Windward Elementary School and the eighth-grade at Camp Creek Middle School will be shifting to remote learning starting Tuesday.

Fulton County parents protest school mask mandate

A group of parents of Fulton County Schools students rallied in response to the school district's mask mandate.

Protests in Fulton County as schools begin classes amid mask requirement

Dozens of parents came to Milton High School over the weekend to protest Fulton County School System's decision to mandate mask-wearing. 

Parents upset they can't switch their children from the classroom to virtual learning

As COVID cases rise, many parents are worried about sending their children back to the classroom. Some want to switch their children from in person to virtual learning but many school districts aren't letting them.

Mask policies for each school district in metro Atlanta

A list of mask policies for school districts in metro Atlanta following the new guidance released by the CDC recommending everyone in K-12 schools to wear masks, regardless of vaccination status.

Some metro Atlanta school districts implement mask mandates

Two metro Atlanta school districts have announced face masks will be mandatory for the fall semester within the last few days.

Fulton County Schools revises mask policy

The school district said “masks will be strongly recommended for students, staff, and visitors, but not required at Fulton County Schools’ facilities” starting on June 1.

Georgia school districts prepare to vaccinate faculty, staff on Monday

School districts across the state are preparing to launch mass vaccination plans for employees that expressed interest in receiving vaccines.

Schools go virtual after COVID-19 cases rise

The increasing number of COVID-19 cases is forcing some school districts to go back to virtual learning.

Fulton County Schools to remain in virtual learning through MLK holiday

Fulton County Schools will be all virtual learning from Jan. 11 through Jan. 15 as school officials cite a rise in cases and the appearance of the new, more contagious variant in Georgia.

Fulton County switches some schools to online learning as COVID-19 cases rise

Fulton County Schools announced major changes to the end of their school year on Monday. Several schools will be transitioning to online learning as COVID-19 cases climb. The school district also released details about its plans following the winter break.

Students head back to the classroom in Fulton County

Parents are encouraged as face-to-face learning finally resumes in Fulton County Schools on Wednesday.