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Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New Forest Park middle school won't be open in time for the school year
Clayton County Public Schools announced that the opening of the new Forest Park Middle School in August would be delayed as a result of 'unforeseen global supply chain disruptions.' Due to 'delays in the delivery of essential construction materials and equipment,' the Clayton County school district said it would not be able to finish construction on time for the start of the 2025-2026 school year. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] 'The district hopes to relocate these students to their new home on Finley Drive in Forest Park during the week of Fall Break, October 13-17, 2025,' officials said in a statement. Instead, students who are enrolled at FPMS will stay at their current, temporary school location, which the district said was Morrow High School on Old Rex Morrow Road. For students who were supposed to move to a swing space at the former Morrow High School, they will instead remain in classes at Fountain Elementary School until further notice. TRENDING STORIES: 'Suspect fled the scene': Police say cicada caused rollover crash Asian needle ants crawling across US, now found in 20 states, stings cause life-threatening reaction Man found guilty of killing Gwinnett County father at baby shower learns his fate 'We understand the inconvenience this delay may cause and are deeply grateful to our community for its continued trust and investment in our schools,' Dr. Anthony W. Smith, Superintendent/CEO of Schools, said in a statement. 'We are confident that the finished school will be worth the wait and will serve as a valuable asset to the Forest Park community for years to come.' Officials also apologized for the delay, with Ronick Joseph, Chief of Construction and SPLOST Management saying 'Delays in the delivery of key construction materials are, unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control. We are working diligently with our contractors and partners to complete Forest Park Middle School during the first semester of the 2025-2026 school year.' More updates will be shared by the school district as progress continues, officials said. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Police arrest two Franklin men after reports of late-night gun shots near middle school
Two Franklin men have been arrested, and a firearm was recovered, after numerous reports of gunshots late May 8, according to the Franklin Police Department. Officers responded to the 8600 block of West Cascade Drive around 11 p.m., May 8, after numerous reports of gunshots, a May 9 news release from the police department said. Officers found bullet casings in the area which is about 1,000 feet from the Forest Park Middle School grounds, according to Google Maps. Police said an investigation determined shots were fired from one vehicle into another occupied vehicle. Greendale Police officers stopped the offending vehicle shortly after Franklin Police arrived on-scene. A firearm, which police said they believe was used in the shooting, was found in the vehicle. 'This is believed to be an isolated incident between parties known to each other, and there is no ongoing threat to the public at this time,' police said. The two male occupants, a 22-year-old and a 24-year-old, were taken to the Milwaukee County Criminal Justice Facility. Charges of first-degree recklessly endangering safety and felon in possession of a firearm will be forwarded to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office, police said. The investigation is continuing to locate the vehicle struck by gunfire which police said fled the scene. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Franklin Police Department. The non-emergency line is 414-425-2522. Contact Erik S. Hanley at Like his Facebook page, The Redheadliner, and follow him on X @Redheadliner. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Two men arrested after late-night gunshots by a Franklin middle school
