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Atlanta school board election coverage

A projection of the candidates for the Atlanta school board shines on the wall of the Ali Events space before a debate Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023.   (Ben Gray / Ben@BenGray.com)

Credit: Ben Gray

Credit: Ben Gray

A projection of the candidates for the Atlanta school board shines on the wall of the Ali Events space before a debate Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023.   (Ben Gray / Ben@BenGray.com)
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Updated Nov 2, 2023

Election Day is drawing near for the 10 candidates running for five Atlanta school board seats.

Here’s some of our coverage of the school board races:

Ten candidates qualify to run for five Atlanta school board seats

Atlanta school board candidates face off in first debate of 2023

Atlanta school board candidates tell us what needs improvement in district

DeKalb says it’s fixed ballot error in Atlanta school board race

Where Atlanta school board candidates stand on equity

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