Debate and forum set for Atlanta school board races
Atlanta school board candidates who advanced to runoff elections Dec. 3 will meet during a debate and a forum this week.
The runoffs will determine four races, including contests for two citywide representatives and seats in south and west Atlanta.
A candidate forum is scheduled for Tuesday at Frederick Douglass High School at 6 p.m., and a debate is planned for Thursday at Cascade Elementary at 6 p.m.
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