Thursday, January 31 2013 3:47 PM EST2013-01-31 20:47:57 GMT
Atlanta police say shots were fired at Price Middle School on Thursday afternoon, and a 14-year-old was wounded. See photos from the scene as parents gathered to pick up their students here.
Atlanta police say shots were fired at Price Middle School on Thursday afternoon, and a 14-year-old was wounded. See photos from the scene as parents gathered to pick up their students here.
Mayor: School gun violence 'is simply unconscionable and must end'
"Gun violence in and around our schools is simply unconscionable and must end. Too many young people are being harmed, and too many families are suffering from unimaginable and unnecessary grief. I pray that the student who was shot today at Price Middle School in southwest Atlanta recovers quickly and can return home to family and friends. A suspect has been taken into custody. I would also like the students, faculty and families of the Price Middle School community to know that they have the full support of the City of Atlanta as they heal from today's terrible incident. The city's Employee Assistance Program counselors are already at the school providing guidance for students, faculty and family members."
Police said they have taken a suspect into custody. That suspect is a student at the school, according to police.
Friday, February 1 2013 5:30 PM EST2013-02-01 22:30:20 GMT
Security officials at Atlanta schools are making immediate changes to the security at several of the facilities. Internal discussions identified some holes in the security after a 14-year-old boy was shot.
Security officials at Atlanta schools are making immediate changes to the security at several of the facilities. Internal discussions identified some holes in the security after a 14-year-old boy was shot at Price Middle School on Thursday.
Friday, February 1 2013 5:23 PM EST2013-02-01 22:23:17 GMT
Atlanta school superintendent Erroll Davis spent several hours at Price Middle School on Friday. His visit comes a day after 14-year-old student Telvis Douglas was shot at the school.
Atlanta school superintendent Erroll Davis spent several hours at Price Middle School on Friday. His visit comes a day after 14-year-old student Telvis Douglas was shot at the school.
Saturday, May 25 2013 5:03 PM EDT2013-05-25 21:03:38 GMT
Three people remain at an Atlanta hospital a day after they were injured aboard a hotel shuttle bus that crashed with a tractor-trailer near the city's airport.
Three people remain at an Atlanta hospital a day after they were injured aboard a hotel shuttle bus that crashed with a tractor-trailer near the city's airport.
Saturday, May 25 2013 4:19 PM EDT2013-05-25 20:19:38 GMT
Georgia stands to lose $1.8 million in funding because state officials refuse to participate in a federal survey that asks high school and middle school students about their sexual history.
Georgia stands to lose $1.8 million in funding because state officials refuse to participate in a federal survey that asks high school and middle school students about their sexual history.
