Atlanta Mayor Reacts To APS Indictment

One of many reactions to the indictment against former Atlanta Public School employees has come Mayor Kasim Reed.

Here’s the Mayor’s complete statement, which his office just issued:

“The allegations in the indictment against former Atlanta Public School Superintendent Beverly Hall and other administrators and teachers are painful to read,” said Mayor Kasim Reed. 

“This has been a very difficult process for our city’s public schools. But right now, we need to allow the judicial process to proceed and focus on what matters most — the young people in our city’s classrooms who deserve a quality education and the unwavering support of their teachers and administrators. As a city, we will get through this challenge and continue the vital business of educating our children so they can grow up to be confident, responsible and productive members of our city and nation.”