Fulton school board to hold community meetings

Fulton County's school board members will hold several meetings this month to engage with community members about local issues and concerns. Linda Schultz will hold a meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 21 at Crabapple Middle School. Katie Reeves will hold a meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 21 at 4165 Big Creek Overlook in Alpharetta. Linda McCain will hold a meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 15 at the Johns Creek Environmental Campus. Catherine Maddox will hold a meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 19 at Banneker High School. Julia Bernath will hold a meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 15 at the Johns Creek Environmental Campus.

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