Good morning, Alpharetta.

Twenty metro districts in Fulton County began classes Monday as students returned to school after summer break.

The academic year started with a return to in-person instruction + familiar routines across communities.

Metro Atlanta experts say as students return to classes, parents, drivers and kids should follow safety tips by staying 10 feet away from school buses and obeying school zone limits (to keep everyone safe).

Students in metro Atlanta returned to class Monday using digital devices for schoolwork, and experts warned that online risks like cyberbullying & exposure to harmful content increase when parents do not supervise.

They advise keeping devices in shared spaces at home for safer technology use.

School zone speed cameras have been reactivated as students return to class, prompting drivers to slow down & stay alert during school hours.

Local law enforcement said the automated system resumed issuing citations to improve safety across metro areas.

FBI warned local parents that posting back-to-school photos can reveal home locations and bus stops that bad actors may use.

Parents are urged to monitor children’s online activity & tell an adult if a suspicious contact is made.

Fulton County health officials confirmed a raccoon in Sandy Springs (Dunwoody) tested positive for rabies on July 26 after one person made direct contact with it.

They urge anyone bitten or scratched to seek medical care promptly and follow the board’s guidance.

Local pet of the day Dale is featured as an adoptable companion through GRRA's pet program (info is on their website).