Parents push back on Fulton County's proposal to close two elementary schools

Families are gathered at Impact Church in East Point for a meeting.
Families gather at Impact Church in East Point for a parent-led meeting to brief others on the pending future of Parklane Elementary School. (Matthew Pearson/WABE)

This story was updated on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, at 5:34 p.m.

The Fulton County School District is considering closing two elementary schools as a way to save money, and parents are pushing back.

Last fall, students, staff and parents at Parklane Elementary in East Point and Spalding Drive Elementary in Sandy Springs learned their schools were being considered for closure.