Atlanta Public Schools lifts ‘shelter in place’ order

Atlanta Public Schools lifted its order requiring schools and employees to shelter in place.

The district issued an updated statement at about 11:18 a.m. Monday amid storms that have been battering Fulton County.

“The tornado warning has been lifted. All students and staff should resume normal operations,” the district said on Twitter.

The tornado warning has been lifted. All students and staff should resume normal operations.
— ATL Public Schools (@apsupdate) May 3, 2021

APS issued its shelter in place order about 30 minutes before.

Due to severe weather conditions happening right now, all APS staff and locations should shelter in place in their respective locations immediately.
— ATL Public Schools (@apsupdate) May 3, 2021

About the Author

Teen in critical condition after shooting at South Fulton apartments

Man accused of shooting Tifton officers dies after jail incident, officials say

Groundbreaking and `homecoming’: Civic Center redevelopment finally underway

Featured

Credit: arvin.temkar@ajc.com

Georgia districts forge their own way as troubled program faces a crossroads

School districts are dropping out of GNETS to serve students with emotional and behavioral disabilities.

Ex-Truett McConnell VP indicted in case tied to sex abuse probe

A White County grand jury has indicted a former Truett McConnell University vice president, accusing him of lying to a county sheriff investigator.

Dickens asks top donors for $250K to help fund inauguration events

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is soliciting up to $250,000 from top donors to sponsor three days of events celebrating his second-term inauguration.