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DeKalb Superintendent to hold another fireside chat

By Rich McKay
Nov 17, 2011

DeKalb County School Superintendent Cheryl Atkinson is holding another "fireside chat" at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 28 at the auditorium at the school administration building, 1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd., Stone Mountain. The meeting is geared toward school paraprofessional employees, but is open to all members of the public. The sessions are part of her listening tour to hear from as many DeKalb school workers as possible. Information: www.dekalb.k12.ga.us.

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