An image of our admin team and SRO receiving a safety award for BHL in May of 2025.

The 2024/2025 CCSD Excellence in School Safety Award was presented to Burney Harris Lyons Middle School for:

- Achieving the GA DOE’s Ready GA Seal of Preparedness Certification 

- Conducting additional safety drills beyond those required by the state 

- Continuous improvement of safety measures and knowledge of emergency preparedness best practices

- Outstanding communication concerning school safety 

The photo of the larger group includes, from left to right:

CCSD Director of Safety, Patrick Dyer

CCSD Chief of Police, Terry Reid

BHL Principal, Dr. Annie Turman

BHL AP/School Safety Officer, Jenna Suares

BHL AP, Dr. Charlotte Lester

CCSD Fire Safety Technician, Brandon Fouche

BHL SRO, Todd Guidici

CCSD Police Lt. Jerry Johnson