Hot Topic: Should kids walk to school? - Atlanta News, Weather, Traffic, and Sports | FOX 5

Hot Topic: Should kids walk to school?

Posted: Updated:
ATLANTA -

School has started for many metro area students, and some may face the prospect of walking to school instead of taking a school bus due to route changes.

Budget cuts have forced some school districts to make changes for the new school year, including changes to bus routes.  Some southwest Atlanta parents say they're upset that their children could be left in dangerous situations due to a lack of bus transportation.

In Barrow County, the school board reversed its decision to cut school bus service after a meeting on Tuesday.

During the meeting one woman said, "I have no issue with a child walking. I have an issue with a child walking unsafely." The Barrow County sheriff and Winder police chief joined parents with concerns about how the cuts would affect safety.

So here's Wednesday's Hot Topic Question of the Day: Should kids walk to school, and how far is too far?

Post your comments on our FOX 5 Atlanta Facebook page, or tweet us @GoodDayAtlanta.  We'll read some of your responses during the 9 a.m. hour of Good Day Atlanta!

  • Good Day Archive

  • Sunday, May 19 2013 7:55 PM EDT2013-05-19 23:55:43 GMT
    Throughout the month of May, Good Day Atlanta will be featuring an app each day!
    Throughout the month of May, Good Day Atlanta will be featuring an app each day! FOX Consumer Reporter Steve Noviello thinks you will find these apps useful, and perhaps you'll even save a buck or two!
  • Friday, May 17 2013 6:31 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:31:42 GMT
    For decades, Atlantans have woken up to Tom Sullivan on their radios.  But you might not know that he's also somewhat of an expert eBay seller, and he's got quite a story to tell.
    For decades, Atlantans have woken up to Tom Sullivan on their radios.  But you might not know that he's also somewhat of an expert eBay seller, and he's got quite a story to tell.
  • Friday, May 17 2013 11:28 AM EDT2013-05-17 15:28:00 GMT
    They say the third time's a charm, and that's certainly the case for Candice Glover.  A third try on American Idol was just what she needed, and on Thursday night she was crowned the season 12 champ.
    They say the third time's a charm, and that's certainly the case for Candice Glover.  A third try on American Idol was just what she needed, and on Thursday night she was crowned the season 12 champ.
Powered by WorldNow

1551 Briarcliff Rd., NE
Atlanta, GA 30306

Main Number: (404) 875-5555
News Tips: (404) 898-0100

Didn't find what you were looking for?
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2013 Fox Television Stations, Inc. and Worldnow. All Rights Reserved.
Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Ad Choices