Westlake, Alpharetta High videos win area contest

Fulton County school officials are working with AT&T to raise student awareness about the dangers of texting and driving through a districtwide public safety announcement contest using video and other technologies.

Students from seven high schools across the county participated in the contest. The first place winner is Westlake High School, while the second place winner is Alpharetta High School (video at top of story), according to a news release from Fulton's school system.

» SEE THE VIDEO: Watch Westlake's winning entry

The winning schools will have a school-wide event where students can drive car simulators to see first-hand the dangers of texting while driving.

Both winning videos concentrated on showing the deadly effects of texting while driving and were scripted, videotaped and edited by the teen students.

About the Author

Atlanta parents, residents object to plans to close some schools

Due to lower enrollment and climbing costs, 16 school buildings would be repurposed under the plan, with several schools closing and their students rezoned for other schools.

Judge overturns expulsion of Cobb student who warned friends of school threat

A Cobb County judge said the school system did not prove that a student who warned friends about a perceived threat intentionally disrupted the school day.