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From our blogs: Cheryl Atkinson steps down Friday from school chief’s post

Feb 7, 2013

DeKalb just issued this statement: The DeKalb County Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. Cheryl Atkinson have mutually agreed to end their relationship effective Friday, February 8, 2013.  The Board and Dr. Atkinson each determined and believe that it is in the best interest of all concerned that there be a mutual separation and they wish each other well in all their future endeavors. Read more from the AJC's Get Schooled blog: DeKalb issues clear statement: Cheryl Atkinson steps down Friday from school chief's post

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