Friday night was a long night for me and many others in the APS family, and in so many ways it was a vivid reminder of the challenges that face our school system and the Atlanta community more broadly. Friday night football is supposed to be about friendly competition, a showcase of our students’ athletic abilities, and an opportunity to have fun with our friends and family. But tragically, a spirited Grady vs. Carver game was cut short Friday night by a senseless shooting that took place outside of Grady Stadium.
One of our very own APS students was shot as he walked from the football game, and a citizen who was driving down the street also found herself in the crossfire, sending both of them to the hospital with serious injuries. Board Member Matt Westmoreland was there that night, and shared his reflections on Facebook earlier this afternoon (see here).
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