COVID-19 Delta variant and kids: Protecting children who aren’t old enough to get vaccinated
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges everyone who can -- to get vaccinated. But what about children who aren’t yet eligible? Here's what we know.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges everyone who can -- to get vaccinated. But what about children who aren’t yet eligible? Here's what we know.
Atlanta Public School students return to class with new COVID-19 procedures
More than 50,000 students with Atlanta Public Schools will be walking back into their classrooms with mandatory masks and new COVID-19 guidelines Thursday morning.
More than 50,000 students with Atlanta Public Schools will be walking back into their classrooms with mandatory masks and new COVID-19 guidelines Thursday morning.
Cobb County Schools release new health protocols
Cobb County School District releases new health protocols.
Cobb County School District releases new health protocols.
Cobb County schools responds to petition calling for superintendent's resignation
A Cobb County School District spokesperson responded to a petition calling for the resignation of the district's superintendent.
A Cobb County School District spokesperson responded to a petition calling for the resignation of the district's superintendent.
Douglas County residents protest school district's recent mask requirement
A group of protestors gathered outside the Douglas County Board of Education office on Wednesday, the first day of classes for the 2021-22 school year.
A group of protestors gathered outside the Douglas County Board of Education office on Wednesday, the first day of classes for the 2021-22 school year.
Two Clayton County schools to remain virtual this week after outbreaks
Clayton County Public Schools said Pointe South Middle School and North Clayton High School will remain virtual for at least the remainder of the week.
Clayton County Public Schools said Pointe South Middle School and North Clayton High School will remain virtual for at least the remainder of the week.
Positive COVID-19 test to affect school bus routes in Clayton County, district says
A COVID-19 outbreak in Clayton County may affect some school bus routes, Clayton County Public Schools said on Tuesday.
A COVID-19 outbreak in Clayton County may affect some school bus routes, Clayton County Public Schools said on Tuesday.
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.
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.
Douglas County School System to require face coverings in buildings and on buses
At a recent Board of Education meeting, Douglas County School System determined it will require face coverings for students, staff and visitors in district buildings and buses for the upcoming school year.
At a recent Board of Education meeting, Douglas County School System determined it will require face coverings for students, staff and visitors in district buildings and buses for the upcoming school year.
Fulton County Schools to require masks in some scenarios
Fulton County School announced adjustments to its COVID-19 guidance on Monday.
Fulton County School announced adjustments to its COVID-19 guidance on Monday.
Morehouse College cancels five semesters of outstanding debt for some students
Morehouse College provided financial assistance to some students who received diplomas or did not enroll in the upcoming semester.
Morehouse College provided financial assistance to some students who received diplomas or did not enroll in the upcoming semester.
Second Clayton County school starts year online after outbreak of COVID-19
Clayton County Public Schools said Pointe South Middle School in Jonesboro will operate with virtual learning through Wednesday.
Clayton County Public Schools said Pointe South Middle School in Jonesboro will operate with virtual learning through Wednesday.
Parents concerned after possible COVID-19 exposure at Cobb County back-to-school event
Officials say "several" families who attended back-to-school preview events just days before the school year started in Cobb County have now tested positive for the virus.
Officials say "several" families who attended back-to-school preview events just days before the school year started in Cobb County have now tested positive for the virus.
Hundreds at Atlanta charter school quarantine days after school year begins
Drew Charter School identified the initial COVID-19 cases in three students and two staff members after testing roughly 1,900 students, faculty and staff to start the school year.
Drew Charter School identified the initial COVID-19 cases in three students and two staff members after testing roughly 1,900 students, faculty and staff to start the school year.
North Clayton High School to start virtually after COVID-19 outbreak
North Clayton High School officials said Saturday “a number of staff members” have to quarantine at the College Park School.
North Clayton High School officials said Saturday “a number of staff members” have to quarantine at the College Park School.
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.
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.
Dr. Calvin Watts was given the final approval by the Gwinnett County Board of Education on Friday.
High school students get flight simulator training in Fayette County
The program includes a state-of-the-art simulator where students can actually gain flight hours toward getting their pilot’s license. To their knowledge, this is the only flight simulator at a public high school in Georgia.
The program includes a state-of-the-art simulator where students can actually gain flight hours toward getting their pilot’s license. To their knowledge, this is the only flight simulator at a public high school in Georgia.
Mask mandate concerns as Atlanta Public Schools resumes in-person learning
The countdown is on for Atlanta parents whose children are in the school system.
The countdown is on for Atlanta parents whose children are in the school system.
Parents raise concerns over Forsyth County Schools District's back to school plan
Some Forsyth County school parents are worried about their safety over back to school policies laid out by the district.
Some Forsyth County school parents are worried about their safety over back to school policies laid out by the district.