City Schools of Decatur considers COVID-19 vaccine mandate for staff, students
The City Schools of Decatur says they are considering requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for students and staff members.
The City Schools of Decatur says they are considering requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for students and staff members.
Marietta City Schools sets up COVID-19 testing site
As COVID spreads through classrooms, one school district is offering free COVID testing. Marietta City Schools began testing students, staff and their families this week.
As COVID spreads through classrooms, one school district is offering free COVID testing. Marietta City Schools began testing students, staff and their families this week.
Cobb County Schools asks parents about optional COVID-19 testing at school
In recent days, metro Atlanta schools have reported 13,000 COVID-19 cases and as of last week, Cobb County alone reported close to 1,800 cases in their schools.
In recent days, metro Atlanta schools have reported 13,000 COVID-19 cases and as of last week, Cobb County alone reported close to 1,800 cases in their schools.
Atlanta Public Schools officials address rumors district plans to go virtual
Atlanta Public Schools shot down rumors that the school plans to pivot to virtual learning.
Atlanta Public Schools shot down rumors that the school plans to pivot to virtual learning.
13-year-old Marietta student begins classes at Georgia Tech
Like any new student, Caleb Anderson has some classes he looks forward to and others he is not as excited about taking.
Like any new student, Caleb Anderson has some classes he looks forward to and others he is not as excited about taking.
'Consider getting vaccinated': Georgia superintendent shares COVID-19 experience
Superintendent Richard Woods, the state's top education official, shared his personal brush with COVID-19.
Superintendent Richard Woods, the state's top education official, shared his personal brush with COVID-19.
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 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.
Fayette County schools under district-wide mask mandate through Sept. 17
A Fayette County Public Schools spokesperson said the entire district will be under a mask mandate, effective on Tuesday through Sept. 17.
A Fayette County Public Schools spokesperson said the entire district will be under a mask mandate, effective on Tuesday through Sept. 17.
Full FDA approval of COVID-19 vaccines could spur more company, university mandates
Full FDA approval of COVID-19 vaccines could prompt more vaccination requirements by businesses and universities, the U.S. surgeon general said.
Full FDA approval of COVID-19 vaccines could prompt more vaccination requirements by businesses and universities, the U.S. surgeon general said.
Madison County charter schools move to distance learning over rising COVID-19 cases
Two schools in the Madison County Charter School System are moving to distance learning after a rise of COVID-19 cases in the student body.
Two schools in the Madison County Charter School System are moving to distance learning after a rise of COVID-19 cases in the student body.
Two Clayton County school go virtual after COVID-19 surge
Officials said Saturday Smith Elementary School and Rex Mill Middle School will be virtual from Aug. 23 through Sept. 3.
Officials said Saturday Smith Elementary School and Rex Mill Middle School will be virtual from Aug. 23 through Sept. 3.
Father’s speech against anti-mask parents at Tennessee board meeting goes viral
The father of a kindergarten student went viral earlier this week, after speaking at a school board meeting in Franklin Tennessee, criticizing parents for their anti-mask views and opinions.
The father of a kindergarten student went viral earlier this week, after speaking at a school board meeting in Franklin Tennessee, criticizing parents for their anti-mask views and opinions.
Ease your mask mandates or pay up, Fla. Board of Education warns districts
Florida’s commissioner of education says he’ll withhold the salaries of school board members in two districts found to be in violation of the governor’s executive order banning mask mandates, but the Biden administration says the districts can draw on federal funds.
Florida’s commissioner of education says he’ll withhold the salaries of school board members in two districts found to be in violation of the governor’s executive order banning mask mandates, but the Biden administration says the districts can draw on federal funds.
Spelman College professors cancel in-person classes over COVID-19 concerns
A group of professors at Spelman College say they won't teach in-person classes due to concerns about the HBCU's COVID-19 safety policies.
A group of professors at Spelman College say they won't teach in-person classes due to concerns about the HBCU's COVID-19 safety policies.
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.
Janet Bruce died one week ago, just two weeks after being checked into the hospital. She was just 50 years old.
Protesters rally outside Cobb County School Board meeting about masks
More than 100 people showed up at tonight's Cobb County School board meeting. At times those who wanted a mask mandate and those who don't want their children to be forced to wear a mask got into heated debates.
More than 100 people showed up at tonight's Cobb County School board meeting. At times those who wanted a mask mandate and those who don't want their children to be forced to wear a mask got into heated debates.
Atlanta Public Schools announce change to bag policy at sporting events
Atlanta Public Schools has made a change to its bag policy during sporting events this school year that is in line with colleges and the NFL's policy.
Atlanta Public Schools has made a change to its bag policy during sporting events this school year that is in line with colleges and the NFL's policy.
Polk County delays school opening two hours Friday due to flooding, washed-out roads
Polk County Schools will delay the start of its school day on Friday by two hours after heavy rains wash out roadways and flood streets.
Polk County Schools will delay the start of its school day on Friday by two hours after heavy rains wash out roadways and flood streets.
'Get vaccinated, wear a mask': Dr. Fauci answers your back-to-school questions
Students across Florida are returning to school as COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations increase beyond last year’s levels. FOX 13’s Craig Patrick asked Dr. Anthony Fauci to address the questions and concerns many of you have shared with us.
Students across Florida are returning to school as COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations increase beyond last year’s levels. FOX 13’s Craig Patrick asked Dr. Anthony Fauci to address the questions and concerns many of you have shared with us.
Marietta City Schools to mandate masks for students and staff
In a letter sent to parents and staff, Marietta City Schools Superintendent Grant Rivera detailed a new policy that mandates masks inside of school buses and facilities.
In a letter sent to parents and staff, Marietta City Schools Superintendent Grant Rivera detailed a new policy that mandates masks inside of school buses and facilities.