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DeKalb County appoints Christopher Bass as new parks director
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (158+ words) DeKalb County recently announced the appointment of a new director of recreation, parks, and cultural affairs. DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson announced Christopher Bass" appointment as director of recreation, parks, and cultural affairs, which went into effect earlier this month....
Dunwoody's school closures and new liquor store
16+ hour, 50+ min ago (421+ words) Feb. 18" It's Cathy from Rough Draft with my weekly newsletter on Dunwoody.Last week, I went on the Dunwoody Trolley Tour and documented it on ourRough Draft social media accounts, which got a lot of engagement.Hope that translates to…...
Opinion: Dunwoody cluster student assignment project means closures, consolidation
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (308+ words) The Student Assignment Project discussions around the Dunwoody cluster include several long-anticipated possibilities that could significantly reshape the cluster over the next several years. First, it's important to note that conversations about elementary consolidation in Dunwoody are not new. Based…...
DeKalb County releases list of 27 schools at risk of closure/repurposing
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (600+ words) DeKalb County School District revealed a list of 27 schools that could be closed or repurposed based on a recommendation in the Student Assignment Project (SAP) as part of an effort to address the district's ongoing declining enrollment. The district is…...
Spelman students showcase Johnson Publishing archive
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (767+ words) Feb. 12" Perimeter Mall revealed plans to move its busy food court from the center of the mall to the Macy's wing. The Dunwoody City Council is reviewing the plans. " Sunny and 62" today. "A jury has been seated in the trial…...
Atlanta student chosen for prestigious civics fellowship program
1+ week, 5+ day ago (262+ words) An Atlanta high school student has been selected for a prestigious civic education and leadership program run by the Bill of Rights Institute, a Virginia-based nonprofit that develops civics and history resources for teachers and students across the U.S. Rohan Anand,…...
Georgia librarians could face criminal charges for ‘harmful materials’
2+ week, 1+ day ago (613+ words) SUBSCRIBE: Our daily newsletter >> Librarians and education advocates are warning that a bill moving through the state Legislature could cause Georgia's librarians to self-censor controversial materials and lead to more challenges on books about LGBTQ people or issues. Senate Bill…...
How to Pay for Summer Camp Without Draining Your Savings
2+ week, 5+ day ago (1234+ words) SUBSCRIBE: Our daily newsletter >> The year has barely started, and my kindergarten parents group chat is already buzzing with summer camp anxiety. Registrations are opening and spots fill fast. I've been doing research and here's what I've learned: Camps aren't…...
DeKalb interim superintendent warns students against walkouts, suggests alternatives
3+ week, 9+ hour ago (430+ words) SUBSCRIBE: Our daily newsletter >> DeKalb County's interim superintendent has issued a warning to students in light of dozens of walkouts denouncing federal administration and immigration enforcement on Jan. 20 and ahead of student protests planned in the coming days. Norman Sauce…...
Develop Fulton to finance student housing project near Atlanta's top HBCUs
3+ week, 9+ hour ago (361+ words) SUBSCRIBE: Our daily newsletter >> Develop Fulton announced the approval of up to $144.46 million in revenue bonds Jan. 27 to finance a new 800-bed student housing facility serving Morehouse and Spelman College students in Atlanta's West End neighborhood. The bond issuance, expected…...