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Yahoo
21 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Atlanta Public Schools announces new first day of school, 13 new principals
Summer vacation may be just a couple of weeks old, but school districts are deep into planning for the new year. Atlanta Public Schools and the Atlanta Board of Education announced an updated first day of school for the 2025-2026 school year. It will be Monday, Aug. 4. The previous date was Friday, Aug. 1. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] APS has appointed 13 new principals for the new school year, effective July 1: Gerard Latimore, Benteen Elementary School: Latimore has more than a decade of experience in education and leadership, including as an assistant principal and former instructional coach at Benteen. Heather P. Stephenson, Bolton Academy: Stephenson's more than 20 years of experience includes serving Atlanta Public Schools since 2005 in a variety of roles, including teacher, special education lead teacher and assistant principal. She is currently interim principal at Bolton Academy. Holly Brookins, Burgess-Peterson Elementary School: Brookins has more than a decade of school leadership experience. As a principal in a neighboring district, she has led her school to achieve state recognitions. Keenya Jackson, Cleveland Avenue Elementary School: Jackson's wealth of experience includes roles as a teacher, instructional coach and curriculum support teacher. She is currently an assistant principal in a neighboring school district. Chendra Dupree, Herman J. Russell West End Academy: Dupree's experience includes school and district roles, including instructional and literacy coach, as well as intervention coach. She is currently a high school principal. Langston Longley, John Lewis Invictus Academy: Longley has served Atlanta Public Schools since 2004 in a variety of roles. He's been a principal for the past 10 years. He was named Principal of the Year by Communities in Schools in 2023. Chante' Blackwell, Perkerson Elementary School: Blackwell brings a wealth of experience at the school and district levels, including as a leader support specialist and assistant principal. She is currently supporting the assessment office in a neighboring district. Lami Ojezua, Scott Elementary School: Ojezua joined APS in 2007 and served in numerous roles, including continuous improvement coordinator, assistant principal, and most recently, interim principal. Stacey Welsh Perot, Smith Elementary School: Perot has three decades of education experience, including teaching, instructional leadership and school administration. She's a former 'Teacher of the Year' and currently a principal at Garden Hills Elementary. Phillip Braziel, South Atlanta High School: Braziel has been a classroom teacher, master scheduler, and assistant principal. He has been previously nominated for Assistant Principal of the Year and previously honored as a Teacher of the Year. Octavius Harris, Therrell High School: Harris has severed in multiple roles within APS, including teacher, assistant principal and principal. He's currently a principal in a neighboring district. Dante Edwards, interim principal, Garden Hills Elementary School: Edwards has served APS since 2002 in a variety of roles as a teacher and an administrator, including assistant principal, magnet coordinator and principal. Kimberly Latchman, interim principal, Maynard H. Jackson High School: Latchman has more than 20 years of experience in education. At Maynard Jackson High School, she has served as an instructional coach and, most recently, as assistant principal. The board previously announced seven other new principals last month: Brian Baron, Morningside Elementary School; Summer Clayton, E. Rivers Elementary School; Tiauna Crooms, Booker T. Washington High School; Shermain Jennings, Frederick Douglass High School; Angela Mitchell, North Atlanta High School; Kristy Reese, L.O. Kimberly Elementary School; and Adib Shakir, Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy. TRENDING STORIES: Giant tree crashes into another, sends it toppling onto Cobb County rental home Swimmer seriously injured in boating incident on GA lake Atlanta-area rapper sentenced for bringing stolen loaded 'machine gun' into hospital labor unit [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
Atlanta city leaders offer teens fun and safe options for the summer
School is out for the summer in Atlanta, and city leaders are going all out to keep teens out of trouble. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens spoke at the Dunbar Recreation Center about the city's plans to offer teens options to have fun and keep busy this summer. Dickens said that if you cut down on youth crime, all crime goes down. 'And it has. And a big part of that is giving our young people something to do,' Dickens said. The pool and splashpad at the recreation center are now open. Last week, the city opened all of its pools and launched the Summer Youth Employment program. Mika Warner participated in that program and now attends Southern University. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] 'I was not only able to work the most hours I had ever worked in my life, but I was able to get real 'hands-on' office experience,' Warner said. The mayor's office has partnered with Atlanta Public Schools to make some of its facilities available so that the next couple of months will be fun and safe. 'How do we best utilize every square foot we have to give these young people everything they deserve?' Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson said. The mayor said more than 3,000 teens will be able to take part in the city's employment program. 'Giving them guidance. Giving them mentorship. And giving them a job for those who want it,' Dickens said. TRENDING STORIES: Trump announces travel ban and restrictions on 19 countries set to go into effect Monday Case of mistaken identity ends with young mother killed in alleged Atlanta gang shooting Doorbell camera captures man dragging dog down street in Fulton County [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
State Senator says he's ‘proud to run on my reputation' in bid for attorney general
Another Republican state lawmaker has announced that he is running to be the next attorney general of Georgia. State Sen. Brian Strickland announced Tuesday that he'll run against state Sen. Bill Cowsert for the nomination. The post is being left open because the current attorney general, Chris Carr, is running for governor. 'I'm very excited about this and we're proud to run on my reputation and on my record as a Conservative fighter that knows how to win,' Strickland told Channel 2's Richard Elliot. Strickland is a lawyer who said he supports a more aggressive AG's office, going after organized crime and human trafficking. TRENDING STORIES: Chase in DeKalb ends in serious crash, blocks traffic on Peachtree Ind Blvd by I-285 ramp Man sentenced for kidnapping, raping woman in DeKalb nearly 40 years ago Atlanta Public Schools approves new $1.3 billion budget, will cut 135 positions He also said he's a big supporter of criminal justice reform since, he said, it can give help to those who deserve a second chance. 'Being smart about how we go after crime in our state, being tough on those who need to be locked up. But also helps people get out of the system and back on the taxpayer rolls who can work and can come out of the system,' Strickland said. Elliot also spoke virtually with Cowsert on Tuesday, who announced his candidacy in April. 'I think I'm uniquely qualified for the role from my many years of experience in the legal profession,' Cowsert said. Cowsert is also the chair of the Senate committee investigating Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her prosecution of President Donald Trump. He's also expanded it to now including looking into Stacey Abrams and her organizations. He said he's concerned about what he claims are rogue DAs. 'I've been concerned and worried about prosecutors that are weaponizing the criminal justice system. The effect is they're making it a more partisan process that undermines the public confidence,' Cowsert said. Even though there are currently no Democratic candidates running for attorney general, Elliot did reach out to the Georgia Democratic Party for comment on this story. So far, he has not heard back.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Officials remind drivers to ‘move over' after patrol vehicles hit in northeast GA
Authorities said when you see emergency lights on the road, remember two things: slow down and move over. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The reminder comes after a Habersham County deputy patrol car was hit by another vehicle Saturday night. The sheriff's office said the deputy's Dodge Charger was providing lights for a road construction project on Georgia 365 southbound near James Short Tractor in Alto. TRENDING STORIES: Atlanta Public Schools approves new $1.3 billion budget, will cut 135 positions Chase in DeKalb ends in crash on Peachtree Blvd by I-285 ramp Man sentenced for kidnapping, raping woman in DeKalb nearly 40 years ago Officials said, while helping with the first wreck, a Demorest police officer's patrol vehicle was hit by another car as he tried to conduct a traffic stop on Georgia 365 near the Double Bridge Connector. The Georgia State Patrol is investigating both crashes. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter] 'These collisions serve as an urgent reminder of the importance of slowing down whenever you see emergency lights or utility vehicles working on or near a roadway,' said Habersham County Sheriff Robin Krockum. 'This is not the first time one of our vehicles has been struck trying to keep work crews safe in that area of Ga. 365, but thankfully our personnel and others involved have not been injured in the collisions.' Georgia's Move Over Law requires drivers to move over one lane when possible if an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is parked on the shoulder of the highway. If traffic is too heavy, authorities ask drivers to slow down and be prepared to stop.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
3 teens charged with dozens of auto entry felonies, Troup County authorities say
The Troup County Sheriff's Office said they arrested three teenagers Monday in connection with dozens of crimes. Authorities said the teens got into people's vehicles, many of which had been left unlocked, taking items. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The three teens, two aged 14 and one aged 15, were charged with 52 felonies in all in connection with the 36 auto entering cases. The youths' charges include theft, entering auto and firearms violations. Troup County Sheriff's Office said the crimes began in March and continued through Sunday. TRENDING STORIES: GA parents accused of waiting to report 6-month-old's death while possessing cocaine Governor's office said it will start issuing special tax refund checks this week Atlanta Public Schools approves new $1.3 billion budget, will cut 135 positions Investigators said they are seeking to connect the youths to cases in other locations. The sheriff's office said some of the stolen property has been recovered, and they have been in touch with victims. 'I want to thank my excellent team of investigators who have been working tirelessly to try and find those responsible for these crimes and charge them accordingly,' Troup County Sheriff James Woodruff said. The sheriff's office urged drivers to keep their cars locked and 'never leave items of value in the vehicle when unattended,' the Troup County Sheriff's Office said. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has other tips to protect your ride. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
