Back-to-school fairs and events in metro Atlanta | 2023

Here's a list of some back-to-school fairs and events happening for the 2023-24 school year in metro Atlanta.

Gwinnett County schools employees to receive $1,000 bonus

The Gwinnett County Board of Education approved a $1,000 bonus to benefit-eligible employees at its monthly board meeting on Dec. 15. 

Gwinnett County schools to pause part of discipline policy, superintendent says

Starting next school year, a team at each school will be trained in "restorative practices," meant to repair relationships damaged when altercations happen in schools.

Students complain district needs to correct violence problem at Gwinnett schools

A day after Gwinnett County Public School educators held a secret meeting to discuss on campus violence, some students are speaking out about the problems.

Gwinnett County teachers hold 'secret meeting' about rise in school violence

“Are we going to lose quality teachers because they're worried about their safety due to policies?” a Gwinnett County parent asked. "You know, I fear that teachers may leave and that's not what we want."

Gwinnett County superintendent says violence 'will not be tolerated' at schools

A student is facing criminal charges and school disciplinary action for allegedly assaulting a teacher at Discovery High School in Lawrenceville, according to Gwinnett County Public Schools Superintendent Calvin Watts. 

Hundreds turn out for meeting about violence in Gwinnett County schools

Concerns about school safety at peak levels in Gwinnett County after the shooting death of a student last week. Monday night school leaders, staff, community members, parents and law enforcement gathered for what they called a "Code-Red" meeting. The focus was on school violence and what is being done to keep students safe.

Mill Creek High School cheerleader killed in suspected DUI crash

A 16-year-old Mill Creek High was killed in a single-vehicle accident in Gwinnett County over the weekend. A moment of silence was held at Caitlyn Pollock’s high school on Monday.

Police search for teen in death of Norcross High School student in off-campus shooting

Brendon Young, 18, of Lawrenceville, was charged with felony murder and aggravated assault on Friday in connection to the death of 17-year-old DeAndre Henderson.

Norcross High School student dies from injuries in off-campus shooting, police say

Gwinnett County police said a Norcross High School student shot near the campus died. Police said officers found the student shot at around noon Wednesday about a mile from the high school.