5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (574+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta The DeKalb County Board of Education, at its Sept. 14 board meeting, will introduce interim superintendent Dr. Norman C. Sauce III as the sole finalist to lead the nearly 100,000-student district. If approved, Sauce would be named…...

3+ mon, 6+ day ago   (232+ words) However, in the final week, my understanding took a darker turn, as I realized the answers are widely known, but organizationally the school system structure to implement the answers is not working. And this does not include other “immeasurable” results....

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (263+ words) The DeKalb County School District has proposed a 2026 millage rate of 22.78 mills, which means the rate would be unchanged and property taxes will increase. A “mill” represents one tax dollar for every $1,000 of assessed property value. Because the rate for…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (635+ words) Friday, May 22 — It’s Katie sans Cathy here! I’ve officially taken over the Tucker newsletter, and I’m so excited to keep learning about the city and sharing fun and important stories with y’all. The big story this week is the runoff…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (470+ words) Two high-ranking DeKalb County School District employees have filed a lawsuit against the district, its interim superintendent, and chief human resources director, claiming they were improperly suspended and demoted. Kia Billingsley, the former chief academic officer, and Michelle Dillard, who…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (267+ words) Tracy Brisson and Sonja Szubski earned the most votes in the DeKalb County Board of Education District 4 election, resulting in a runoff to be held on June 16th. The post Brisson and Szubski to face off in DeKalb School Board runoff…...

4+ mon, 1+ day ago   (315+ words) Members of the Tucker City Council voted on May 11 to establish the Tucker Youth Council, a program giving Tucker High School students the opportunity to participate in local government. The Youth Council, approved by the council through a resolution, will…...

4+ mon, 5+ day ago   (962+ words) The five candidates for the DeKalb County School District Board of Education District 4 seat met at Northlake Church of Christ on May 7 to discuss the superintendent, the Student Assignment Project (SAP), technology in schools, school choice, and other issues impacting…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (771+ words) After months of feedback, protests, and angst about DeKalb County’s Student Assignment Plan, which proposed closing dozens of schools and repurposing others, the school district announced on May 5 that it is shifting to a new direction. According to an emailed…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (392+ words) DeKalb Board of Education member Andrew Ziffer took questions about the controversial school closing and redistricting plan during the April 26 Dunwoody Homeowners Association's meeting. DUNWOODY, Ga. — The DeKalb County School District’s controversial plan for school closures and building use changes…...