Many school districts nationwide have seen parents protesting for and against masks. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) (Mike Stewart)ATLANTA — Metro Atlanta school districts are reporting thousands of cases of COVID-19 among students and staff just weeks into the school year. Gwinnett County, Georgia’s largest school district, reported over 500 active cases of the virus Friday. Parents on both sides of the issue clashed in a heated demonstration outside of Cobb School District headquarters Thursday. Fulton County schools announced Thursday they will create a mask-optional learning hub for up to 500 students starting in September.

Source: MetroXpress August 13, 2021 21:01 UTC