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.
Officials investigating school shooting threat to Suwanee high school on social media
Gwinnett County's Collins Hill High School is the latest metro Atlanta school to be the victim of a threat of violence on social media.
Gwinnett County mother says high school teacher hit her son
A slap in the classroom is caught on camera and a Gwinnett County mother wants answers.
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 County Public Schools retains accreditation, receives directives to improve certain areas
Gwinnett County Public Schools has maintained its accreditation after a special review by the independent agency, Cognia.
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 send letter of intent to sue Gwinnett County Schools over mask mandate
The state's largest school district will soon face a lawsuit over its mask mandate.
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.
Gwinnett County Public Schools parents protest over new masks requirement for students
Gwinnett County parents protested over the district's decision to require mask for students when classes start next week. The state's largest school district reversed its face mask policy -- just as the CDC issues new guidance for students and staff.
Dr. Calvin Watts formally named CEO, superintendent of Gwinnett County Schools
Dr. Calvin Watts was given the final approval by the Gwinnett County Board of Education on Friday.
Parents and educators react to the new CDC mask recommendation
Parents, students, and staff are unsure what the start of the school year will look like, due to the constant changes in mask guidelines.