Gwinnett County NAACP pleads for virtual learning to begin semester

The Gwinnett County NAACP published a letter asking the county school board to revert to virtual learning for a short time as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.

Georgia Senate committee examines non-partisan school board elections

During November special legislative session, State Sen. Clint Dixon filed legislation that would have redrawn district lines and made elections for the Gwinnett County Board of Education non-partisan.

Gwinnett County schools staff to receive $1,000, one-time bonuses

The Gwinnett County Board of Education approved a proposal to grant one-time bonuses of $1,000 to all active Gwinnett County Public Schools employees. 

Gwinnett County Public Schools to require security screenings, install metal detectors for public meetings

Gwinnett County Public Schools just installed metal detectors at their headquarters for public meetings. Attendees will also have to go through a security screening.This part of the additional safety measures the district put in place following disruptions at recent meetings.

Gwinnett first-grade teacher reported missing from Mexico, principal says

The Benefield Elementary School principal told parents and guardians police are investigating the disappearance of first-grade teacher Alexandra Morales from her last known location in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Police: Central Gwinnett High student shot at bus stop

Police said the student, a 16-year-old boy, was shot at a bus stop in the Saddle Shoals neighborhood off Spring Lake Road.

Five Gwinnett County students arrested in connection to social media threats

Five Gwinnett County students have been arrested in connection to social media threats against several schools. In the last two weeks, the GCPS Police Chief said there were more than 10 threats at various schools.

Gwinnett official issues warning after threats to school board

Gwinnett County officials warn they will prosecute and charge anyone making threats to the Gwinnett County Board of Education on social media.

Threatening hoax at Gwinnett high school meant to 'create chaos,' principal says

The Peachtree Ridge High School principal said investigators determined a threat to the school on Monday was a hoax intending to "create chaos." He said students have been identified and could face criminal charges.

Gwinnett County Public Schools testifies in lawsuit over mask mandate

Holly Terei took her 10-year-old daughter out of in-person learning in Gwinnett County Public Schools because she struggled while wearing a mask.

Gwinnett schools to offer $500 vaccine incentives to staff

Gwinnett County Public Schools, Georgia's largest school district, announced that they will offer $500 to staff members who get fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Racial slur used by students bring calls for increased diversity teachings

Videos of Mountain View High School students using the n-word have circulated online, and now some parents have called for more diversity and inclusion curriculum at the school.

Teen severely beaten in 'unprovoked' attack, other kids record brutal assault

Allyssa Brooke-Cox said her son suffered a broken jaw, whiplash, and severe concussion after he was attacked during a basketball game. It happened in July at a rec center in Sugar Hill. She's now petitioning the Department of Education to discipline students for off-campus incidents.

Beloved Gwinnett science teacher dies from COVID-19

Janet Bruce died one week ago, just two weeks after being checked into the hospital. She was just 50 years old.

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.