Parent group sponsors panel on charter schools amendment

With a constitutional amendment on charter schools on the November ballot, the Dunwoody-Chamblee Parents Council is sponsoring a panel discussion of the issues.

The event is 9:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 4, at Dunwoody Public Library, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.

The measure calls for a new commission appointed by state officials to approve and fund charter schools. Opposing views: georgiahope2012.com and votesmartgeorgia.com.