Free school supplies at APS Back to School Bash

Atlanta students can register for school and get free school supplies, health screenings and information about after-school resources at the Atlanta Public Back to School Bash on Saturday, July 25. The event is from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Atlanta Metropolitan State College, 1630 Metropolitan Parkway SW. The Back to School Bash will also include raffles and children's activities.

Free transportation is available with pickups at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. from:

Sutton Middle School
Carver High School
Grady High School
Jackson High School
Douglass High School
Mays High School
Therrell High School
Washington High School
South Atlanta High School

The first day of school for Atlanta Public Schools is Aug. 5.

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