Cassidy Alexander
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Cassidy Alexander covers Georgia education issues for the AJC. She previously covered education for The Daytona Beach News-Journal, and was named Florida's Outstanding New Journalist of the Year.
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Atlanta private school announces sudden closure

Atlanta private school announces sudden closure, citing financial problems

More than 200 bats were removed from St. Marys Elementary in Camden County in January 2026. The school closed to students for several weeks while the bats were removed and the school was sanitized. (Courtesy of Camden County Schools)

A bat colony closed a Georgia school. Could it happen in your home?

Alexandra Estrella

Gwinnett County has a new superintendent. Here are 3 things to know about her.

School board members photo file

FAQ: When will DeKalb make a decision on school closures?

Second-graders work on a social studies worksheet in Deborah Hinton’s classroom at Oak Grove Elementary in DeKalb County on Thursday, March 19, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

DeKalb changes which schools are slated for closure in updated plan

Alexandra Estrella

Gwinnett names sole school superintendent finalist

DeKalb closures reax

DeKalb school closures: Updated plan coming next week

Georgia polls

County commission, school board races on tap this year in metro Atlanta

DeKalb could change grade level configuration

The grade debate: DeKalb schools could change elementary, middle, high split

House measure was developed in response to the shooting at Apalachee High School.

School safety bills scarce in 2nd Ga. legislative session since Apalachee shooting