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.
Meeting being held in response to youth violence in Gwinnett County
A meeting called "Code Red" is being held at New Mercies Church in Lilburn in response to recent youth violence.
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.
Shiloh High, neighboring schools lock down in response to report someone fired weapon, principal says
Shiloh High School principal Danyel Dollard said schools locked down after someone may have fired a weapon on campus.
Archer HS implements new rules after armed man arrested at football game
Almost a month after an armed man was arrested at an Archer High School football game, the school announced a heightened security policy at games moving forward.
Gwinnett County superintendent steps down from board amid controversy
Superintendent Dr. Calvin J. Watts over Gwinnett County Public Schools recently announced his departure from the Board of Directors for Cognia. This comes amid a controversy about Watts accepting the position in the first place.
Delta flies at top of Forbes 'Best Employers' in Georgia list
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines tops the list of Forbes' "Best Employers" in Georgia list released on Wednesday. One hundred companies made the list in Georgia.
Berkmar High School placed on lockdown after weapon reported on campus, officials say
Officials with the Gwinnett County Public Schools say Berkmar High School was under a hard lockdown most of the afternoon.
Georgia Back-to-School dates 2022-2023: When north Georgia school districts return to classrooms
With the school year around the corner, many parents are prepping to send their children back to school. Check out this list of when your child is heading back to school.
Sons of Gwinnett school board vice chair voted in Georgia despite living in other states for years
The state of Georgia is investigating whether two sons of a Gwinnett school board member committed voter fraud by voting in this year’s May primary election.
Gwinnett County Public Schools shows off new security measures ahead of first day of class
Gwinnett County Public Schools Police Chief Tony Lockhart has the tall task of keeping students and staff at the district's 142 schools safe.
Gwinnett County provides free lunches to students this summer
Starting this week, Gwinnett families can receive meal assistance directly from the county.
Airbnb co-founder surprises Gwinnett County graduates with stock gift
Students at Gwinnett County's Brookwood High School were shocked when the co-founder of Airbnb announced a special graduation gift during his commencement address: he was giving each of them 22 shares of Airbnb stock.
Metro Atlanta schools to see increased security after Texas elementary school shooting
The Gwinnett County School District is just one of the school districts that will have a more visible police presence on Wednesday, a day after the largest mass shooting at a Texas elementary school in more than a decade.
Gwinnett County's 2022 Teacher of the Year says he's leaving the school district
Archer High School algebra teacher Lee Allen, Gwinnett County's top teacher, said he's leaving the school district, citing a disconnect between superintendents, school administrators and teachers regarding the post-pandemic challenges teachers face.
School board honors Gwinnett bus driver for safely transporting children during shooting
The Gwinnett County Board of Education and Gwinnett County Public Schools honored a bus driver for quick actions in protecting Riverside Elementary School students when a woman shot at her bus on May 9.
Unloaded gun found at Mill Creek High, school officials say
Gwinnett County School officials have confirmed an unloaded gun was found under a seat a one of its high schools.
Paraprofessional cut 5-year-old student's hair during class, mother says
The boy's parents are furious, saying a paraprofessional cut their son's hair during class.