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DeKalb Schools hosting back-to-school rally

DeKalb County School District Superintendent Steve Green gives remarks during a press conference at Cross Keys High School to celebrate the E-SPLOST passage on May 25, 2016. (KENT D. JOHNSON/kdjohnson@ajc.com)
DeKalb County School District Superintendent Steve Green gives remarks during a press conference at Cross Keys High School to celebrate the E-SPLOST passage on May 25, 2016. (KENT D. JOHNSON/kdjohnson@ajc.com)
By Marlon A. Walker
July 22, 2019

The DeKalb County School District is holding a back-to-school rally Saturday, complete with live entertainment, health screenings and limited supplies for families.

The "One DeKalb" Back to School Rally will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at school district headquarters, 1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd. in Stone Mountain.

"This is the official kick-off celebration for the 2019-2020 school year -- a year in which students and educators will work together for the betterment of our community," Superintendent Steve Green said.

For more information, those interested are asked to contact Narva Dunlap at 678-676-0384 or family_engagement@dekalbschoolsga.org.

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