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DeKalb County announces graduation schedule for May 2025

The DeKalb County School District has announced the graduation schedule for the 2024-2025 academic year.

By DeKalb GA News | Feb 17, 2025

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GPTC hosts Pathways to Success Showcase at DeKalb Conference Center

Georgia Piedmont Technical College (GPTC) is organizing the "Pathways to Success Showcase" on March 8, 2025.

By DeKalb GA News | Feb 13, 2025

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DeKalb County School District plans to opt out of homestead exemption

By DeKalb GA News | Feb 12, 2025

The DeKalb County Board of Education has declared its intention to opt out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption for the DeKalb County School District (DCSD).

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Natola Hawthorne breaks barriers as pioneering female baseball umpire

By DeKalb GA News | Feb 12, 2025

Becoming a baseball umpire was an unexpected path for Natola Hawthorne, the Library Media Assistant at Stone Mountain Elementary School.

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DeKalb County School District welcomed 88,562 students in 2022-23 school year

By DeKalb GA News | Feb 11, 2025

A total of 88,562 students were enrolled in DeKalb County School District in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

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DeKalb County School District acquires new administrative building amid facility upgrades

By DeKalb GA News | Feb 11, 2025

The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) has announced the acquisition of a new administrative building as part of its ongoing efforts to address overcrowding and improve workspaces for its staff.

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Druid Hills High School modernization meetings begin

By DeKalb GA News | Feb 11, 2025

The Druid Hills High School modernization discussions have commenced.

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5,505 students enrolled in City Schools of Decatur District in 2022-23 school year

By DeKalb GA News | Feb 10, 2025

A total of 5,505 students were enrolled in City Schools of Decatur District in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

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DeKalb County opens applications for pre-kindergarten lottery

By DeKalb GA News | Feb 10, 2025

The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) has announced the opening of the 2025-2026 Pre-Kindergarten (3&4) online lottery application window.

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DeKalb County launches Project ELEVATE to assist high school seniors

By DeKalb GA News | Feb 10, 2025

The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) has launched Project ELEVATE 2025, a program aimed at helping high school seniors who are off track to graduate on time.

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Aurora Police investigate motorcycle and pickup truck collision

By DeKalb GA News | Feb 6, 2025

The Aurora Police Department is currently investigating a serious crash involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck that occurred on North Airport Boulevard.

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Lakeside principal honored as DCSD Principal of the Year

By DeKalb GA News | Feb 3, 2025

Dr. Susan Stoddard, the principal of Lakeside High School, has been named DeKalb County School District’s Principal of the Year for 2024-2025.

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Austin student wins DCSD spelling bee for second consecutive year

By DeKalb GA News | Feb 3, 2025

After 19 rounds of competition, Sarv Dharavane, a fifth-grader from Austin Elementary School, emerged victorious in the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) Spelling Bee on January 28.

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Board of Education announces public hearing dates in Stone Mountain

By DeKalb GA News | Jan 31, 2025

All concerned citizens are invited to attend a series of public hearings organized by the Board of Education.

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SAT test for juniors set for March 19

By DeKalb GA News | Jan 30, 2025

All classified juniors are scheduled to take the SAT on campus during the school day on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

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Spelling Bee Finals held in Stone Mountain

By DeKalb GA News | Jan 29, 2025

The Spelling Bee Finals took place on January 28, 2025, at the AIC located at 1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard in Stone Mountain, Georgia.

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DeKalb County Schools pledge safety amid federal immigration actions

By DeKalb GA News | Jan 27, 2025

The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) has reaffirmed its commitment to student safety and success amid recent federal actions concerning immigration.

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Pre-K educator honored as DCSD Teacher of the Year

By DeKalb GA News | Jan 24, 2025

Dr. Latalia Robbins, a dedicated Pre-K teacher at Smoke Rise Elementary School, has been recognized as the DeKalb County School District's (DCSD) 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year.

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Two Georgia high schools removed from CSI graduation rate list

By DeKalb GA News | Jan 22, 2025

In 2023, the criteria for identifying and exiting federally designated schools were updated to a three-year cycle.

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DeKalb County schools close due to inclement weather

By DeKalb GA News | Jan 21, 2025

Due to severe weather conditions, the DeKalb County School District has announced that Tuesday, January 21, 2025, will be an asynchronous independent learning day for students.