DeKalb schools honor drivers during National School Bus Safety Week

DeKalb County Schools is marking National School Bus Safety Week by recognizing its drivers, providing refresher training and reminding motorists and families how they can help keep students safe.

• Oct 19

School bus carrying DeKalb County students collides with box truck near I-20

A school bus and a box truck collided Friday morning at Tucker Hill Road and the I-20 eastbound exit ramp.

• Sep 25

Georgia parents facing charges after dispute at school bus stop

An incident involving a Lumpkin County school bus student drop-off has ended with three adults facing criminal charges, deputies say.

• Sep 18

Drivers could face $1,000 fines as DeKalb considers school bus cameras

DeKalb County Schools is looking to build a districtwide automated stop-arm camera enforcement program, potentially covering more than 1,000 school buses.

• Sep 16

5 students hospitalized after vehicle crashes into DeKalb County school bus

Five Lakeside High School students were taken to hospitals Friday morning after a passenger vehicle ran a red light and struck their school bus, district officials said.

• Sep 4

Metro Atlanta school district sees savings with propane-fueled buses

With gas prices remaining high, propane school buses are helping the Henry County School District save taxpayer money.

• Aug 31

Metro Atlanta school bus driver's bond with students turned into book

For the past decade, Lisa Jacobs has transformed her school bus into a place where students feel seen, supported and connected before they ever step into a classroom.

• Jun 29

Cherokee County adds stop-arm cameras to school buses after rise in violations

The Cherokee County School District is rolling out new safety cameras on all school buses to catch drivers who illegally pass stopped buses while students are getting on or off.

• Mar 30