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The Local Alert
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Atlanta, Georgia

Georgia · DeKalb County · Schools

Eagle Woods Academy Lithonia, GA: Student Fight and Pepper Spray Bring Large Emergency Response to DeKalb County School

DeKalb County Schools confirmed a fight between students at Eagle Woods Academy in Lithonia led to pepper spray being discharged Tuesday morning. A school resource officer needed an EpiPen after an allergic reaction to the spray.

By Published Aug. 18, 1:30 p.m. 4 min read Schools

Key facts

What
A fight between students during which pepper spray was discharged
Where
Eagle Woods Academy, Lithonia, DeKalb County — off Shadow Rock Drive, per Atlanta News First
When
Tuesday morning, Aug. 18, 2026 — around 10:30 a.m., per WSB-TV
Emergency response
DeKalb County Fire and Rescue dispatched a fire unit and medical units; multiple unmarked police vehicles seen on campus
Officer injury
A school resource officer had an allergic reaction to the pepper spray and was treated with an EpiPen
The school
Serves students with disabilities in grades 6-12 through GNETS
District
DeKalb County Schools
Not yet known
What caused the fight; whether any students were arrested, disciplined or hospitalized
What's in this report

What happened at Eagle Woods Academy?

A fight broke out between students at Eagle Woods Academy in DeKalb County on Tuesday morning, Aug. 18, and pepper spray was discharged during the altercation, DeKalb County Schools confirmed, according to FOX 5 Atlanta and WSB-TV.

It happened around 10:30 a.m., WSB-TV reported. The district's account was that students fought and that pepper spray was used, both WSB-TV and Atlanta News First reported.

What caused the fight has not been released. FOX 5 Atlanta reported that officials had not confirmed what set off the altercation, and Atlanta News First reported that what led to the fight was not released.

How large was the emergency response?

FOX 5 Atlanta reported a heavy emergency response at the school. The outlet said its SKY FOX 5 aerial footage that Tuesday morning showed several unmarked law enforcement vehicles parked on the Eagle Woods Academy grounds.

A fire unit and medical units were sent to the campus by DeKalb County Fire and Rescue, FOX 5 Atlanta reported.

Atlanta News First reported that police are investigating and described it as a developing story. The extent of any injuries beyond the school resource officer's allergic reaction was not released, that outlet reported.

DetailWhat's reported
TimeAbout 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18 (WSB-TV)
LocationEagle Woods Academy, off Shadow Rock Drive in Lithonia (Atlanta News First)
IncidentFight between students; pepper spray discharged (DeKalb County Schools, via FOX 5 Atlanta, WSB-TV, Atlanta News First)
Fire & medical responseA fire unit and medical units dispatched (DeKalb County Fire and Rescue, via FOX 5 Atlanta)
Police presenceMultiple unmarked police vehicles on campus (FOX 5 Atlanta / SKY FOX 5)
Officer injurySchool resource officer given an EpiPen for an allergic reaction to the pepper spray (FOX 5 Atlanta, WSB-TV, Atlanta News First)
Other injuriesNot released (Atlanta News First)
Arrests or disciplineUnknown (FOX 5 Atlanta)

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What happened to the school resource officer?

A school resource officer had an allergic reaction to the pepper spray discharged during the fight and had to be treated with an EpiPen, FOX 5 Atlanta, WSB-TV and Atlanta News First all reported.

WSB-TV reported that in an earlier version of its story, DeKalb County Fire Rescue had said there was a reported stabbing at Eagle Woods Academy. WSB-TV reported that the district has since clarified that information.

What is Eagle Woods Academy?

The school is part of the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support, or GNETS, and its students are children with disabilities in the sixth through 12th grades, FOX 5 Atlanta and WSB-TV reported.

Atlanta News First reported the campus is located off Shadow Rock Drive in Lithonia. FOX 5 Atlanta and WSB-TV both spell the school's name Eagle Woods Academy; Atlanta News First spelled it Eagles Wood Academy in its report.

This report is part of The Local Alert's ongoing DeKalb County, GA coverage. Also in DeKalb County schools on Tuesday, Beacon Hill Middle School in Decatur moved to virtual learning after an HVAC failure.

What we don't know yet

  • What caused the fight between the students
  • Whether any students were arrested, faced disciplinary action, or required hospital transport
  • The extent of any injuries beyond the school resource officer's allergic reaction
  • Whether the officer needed medical care beyond the EpiPen

Frequently asked questions

What happened at Eagle Woods Academy on Aug. 18?
A fight broke out between students at Eagle Woods Academy in Lithonia on Tuesday morning, and pepper spray was discharged during the altercation, DeKalb County Schools confirmed. A heavy emergency response followed, including fire, medical and police units.

Where is Eagle Woods Academy?
In Lithonia, DeKalb County, Georgia. Atlanta News First reported the campus is located off Shadow Rock Drive.

What is Eagle Woods Academy?
It is part of the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support, or GNETS, and its students are children with disabilities in the sixth through 12th grades, FOX 5 Atlanta and WSB-TV reported.

Was a school resource officer hurt?
A school resource officer had an allergic reaction to the pepper spray and had to be treated with an EpiPen, according to FOX 5 Atlanta, WSB-TV and Atlanta News First.

What caused the fight?
That has not been released. FOX 5 Atlanta reported that officials have not confirmed what caused the initial fight, and Atlanta News First reported that what led to the fight was not released.

Was anyone arrested or hospitalized?
That is unknown. FOX 5 Atlanta reported it remains unclear whether any students were arrested, faced disciplinary action, or required hospital transport following the pepper spray exposure.

Sources

About this report

Compiled by The Local Alert Georgia Staff from three independently owned news outlets: FOX 5 Atlanta (Fox Television Stations), WSB-TV (Cox Media Group) and Atlanta News First (Gray Television). No student involved in this incident is named in this report, and none has been reported as arrested or charged. This is a developing story; details may change as officials release more information. The Local Alert is not a law enforcement agency and not a law firm. Corrections and removal requests: see our corrections policy.

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