Schools in Atlanta were put on a heightened alert Friday as a result of the mass killing in Connecticut. FOX 5's Morse Diggs spoke with the chief of school security and with parents as they picked up their kids from Morningside Elementary School.
Though Friday's tragedy happened hundreds of miles away, school officials say they know it's important for them to tighten security locally. School security chief Marquenta Sands said the district raised their security level to heightened after the mass shooting in Connecticut was reported just to remind their administrators and staff to remain vigilant. She told FOX 5 the district has emergency management plans in place, and all of their staff has been trained on how to handle emergent situations.
Parents waiting for their kids outside of Morningside Elementary School on Friday said they would squeeze their students a little tighter when they got them home. Many parents told FOX 5 their
hearts hurt for the families of the children and adults killed in
Connecticut. They say the tragedy has
shattered their belief that schools are a safe haven for kids, and they know that
something like that could happen in any city—even theirs.
Monday, December 17 2012 9:22 AM EST2012-12-17 14:22:54 GMT
The tragedy that took place in Newtown, Connecticut on Friday is hard for adults to process, but it's even worse for children.
The tragedy that took place in Newtown, Connecticut on Friday is hard for adults to process, but it's even worse for children. Some parents spent their weekend trying to figure out how to discuss the shootings with their kids, and those talks will likely continue.
Monday, April 8 2013 12:51 PM EDT2013-04-08 16:51:11 GMT
The schoolchildren are remembered for their love of horses, or for the games they couldn't get enough of, or for always saying grace at dinner. The adult victims found their life's work in sheltering little ones.
The schoolchildren are remembered for their love of horses, or for the games they couldn't get enough of, or for always saying grace at dinner. The adult victims found their life's work in sheltering little ones.
Monday, December 17 2012 7:24 PM EST2012-12-18 00:24:59 GMT
The U.S. Postal Service has set up a special post office box for people to send letters of condolence to the Newtown, Conn. community shaken by Friday's deadly shooting.
The U.S. Postal Service has set up a special post office box for people to send letters of condolence to the Newtown, Conn. community shaken by Friday's deadly shooting.
Sunday, December 16 2012 5:12 PM EST2012-12-16 22:12:13 GMT
Pope Benedict XVI told pilgrims and tourists in St. Peter's Square on Sunday that he is praying for the families of the 20 children and six adults who were killed during a shooting rampage.
Pope Benedict XVI told pilgrims and tourists in St. Peter's Square on Sunday that he is praying for the families of the 20 children and six adults who were killed during a shooting rampage.
Saturday, December 15 2012 7:35 PM EST2012-12-16 00:35:51 GMT
Investigators tried to figure out what led a bright but painfully awkward 20-year-old to slaughter 26 children and adults at a Connecticut elementary school.
Investigators tried to figure out what led a bright but painfully awkward 20-year-old to slaughter 26 children and adults at a Connecticut elementary school.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:56 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:56:14 GMT
Police are investigating a suspected rape at North Atlanta High School. Authorities say a male at the school raped a female student on campus during school hours.
Police are investigating a suspected rape at North Atlanta High School. Authorities say a male at the school raped a female student on campus during school hours.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:12 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:12:38 GMT
The Douglas County district attorney used seized drug money to take support staff to a north Georgia training conference designed for prosecuting attorneys.
The Douglas County district attorney used seized drug money to take support staff to a north Georgia training conference designed for prosecuting attorneys. The FOX 5 I-Team followed along and found the four women didn't even register to attend the conference.
Monday, May 20 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:16:20 GMT
The owner of a proposed gun range squared off with some concerned residents at an Atlanta City Council meeting on Monday.
The owner of a proposed gun range squared off with some concerned residents at an Atlanta City Council meeting on Monday. The proposed gun range would be built in an old warehouse near Atlantic Station.
Schools in Atlanta were put on a heightened alert Friday as a result of the mass killing in Connecticut.
