George Alexander Towns Elementary is located on Bolton Road, in the Collier Heights community.
According to the school's website, "the mission of our school is to prepare students to produce higher level work that engages students and enables them to reach their full potential academically, socially, economically, and holistically through rigorous and challenging academic experiences."
Towns' school motto is "Good Won't Do When Better is Possible." The school colors are blue and orange and the mascot is The Tiger.
School officials expanded Towns in 1998 with the addition of 13 classrooms, a media center, gym and courtyards.
The school has an active PTA; for information about the organization, call the school, 404-802-7400.